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Healthy Aging

Your epigenetic clock

A few drops of blood show the state in which your cellular regulation is working — and which levers can be used to influence biological age.

Report for
Muster, Erika
Sample collection
15.06.2026
Material
Dried blood spot card
Markers
4 + lifestyle
Overview
Healthy Aging

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The principle

How to read this report.

Your body renews itself every day: cells divide, repair DNA damage and respond to stress, nutrition, sleep and the environment. These processes leave traces in DNA methylation. From these patterns the report reads your biological age — not in calendar years, but in the state of your cellular regulation.

Protection

How stably your DNA is protected and how efficiently the repair mechanisms work. Markers: telomeres, LINE-1.

Regulation

How controlled inflammatory processes remain and how resilient the cellular balance is. Marker: IL-6.

Interpretation

How your values compare with a reference group matched for age, sex and ethnicity.

The process

  1. 01

    Measure

    Dried blood spot card, fingertip. Telomere length and methylation markers (LINE-1, IL-6, ageing markers). No fasting required.

  2. 02

    Interpret

    Comparison with the reference group. 100 % corresponds to the methylation value of the healthy control group.

  3. 03

    Change

    For every marker the matching intervention — what specifically to eat, to avoid or to change — plus follow-up monitoring.

Orientation

How do I read the scale?

All markers are given as a percentage of the reference. 100 % is the normal range, and higher is better. Telomere length is additionally reported in kilobase pairs (kbp).

70 %85 %100 %115 %130 %
Below 90 % · Red
Urgent action needed.
90–100 % · Amber
Action needed, counteract in a targeted way.
From 100 % · Green
No action needed, maintain the result.

Results at a glance

All markers in overview.

MarkerYour valueReferenceInterpretation
Telomeres · Cellular stability108 kbp (96 %)112 kbp = 100 %Action needed
LINE-1 · DNA stability96 %≥ 100 %Action needed
Epigenetic ageing markers · Biological age103 %≥ 100 %Within the normal range
IL-6 · Inflammation regulation108 %≥ 100 %Within the normal range
Nutrition · Baseline assessment72 / 100≥ 60Within the normal range
Lifestyle · Baseline assessment65 / 100≥ 60Within the normal range

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Biological age

Marker-specific age in comparison

Chronological age: 48 years. Each marker yields its own biological age — an overall combined value is deliberately not calculated.

48 yrs
Telomeres
53 J. · +5
LINE-1
50 J. · +2
IL-6
46 J. · −2
Epigen. ageing markers
45 J. · −3
3541485460
years

The dashed line marks the chronological age of 48 years. To the left of it: younger than chronological. To the right of it: older.

Your markers

Telomeres and ageing markers.

TelomeresCellular stability

Protective structures at the ends of the chromosomes. If they shorten too much, cells lose their ability to divide — a central driver of biological ageing.

96 %108 kbp
70 %85 %100 %115 %130 %

Your telomere length is 4 % below the expected value for your age (108 instead of 112 kbp). This gives a biological telomere age of 53 years, five years above the chronological age. Together with LINE-1 this is the focus of this report; the assessment is always made in the context of the remaining markers.

Active substanceSourceAmountNote
FolateSpinach, kale, pulses, tomatoes, sprouts2 handfuls of green vegetables dailyRaw or briefly steamed — heat-sensitive
Vitamin B2 and B12Eggs, cheese, fermented foods1 portion dailyVegan: supplement B12 specifically
MethionineSesame, soya, peas, Brazil nuts2–3 Brazil nuts/dayBecause of the selenium, no more than 3–4 nuts
EGCGGreen tea, matcha3–4 cups/dayNot with iron-rich meals

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Epigenetic ageing markersBiological age

The methylation of strongly age-related genes, compared with a control group matched for age, sex and ethnicity.

103 %45 years
70 %85 %100 %115 %130 %

Slightly above the expected range — a favourable epigenetic profile. The biological age derived from this is 45 years, three years below the chronological age.

Active substanceSourceAmountNote
CoffeeFilter coffee, espresso2–3 cups/dayNot after 2 p.m. — may disturb sleep
Green leafy vegetablesSpinach, kale, chard1 portion dailyProvides folate, supports methylation
Cheese and dairy productsHard and soft cheese, yoghurtin moderationExcessive consumption may reduce regulation

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Your markers

LINE-1 and IL-6.

LINE-1DNA stability

LINE-1 elements make up around 17 % of the genome. Their methylation is regarded as a marker of global DNA regulation and thus of overall genomic stability.

96 %50 years
70 %85 %100 %115 %130 %

Slightly reduced global DNA regulation, to be assessed within the overall profile. The derived biological age is 50 years. This marker depends on the same metabolic pathway as the telomeres — both respond to the same methyl donors.

Active substanceSourceAmountNote
Methyl donorsLeafy vegetables, pulses, eggs, nuts, sesame, soyadaily in at least 2 mealsTake folate, B2, B6 and B12 together
FibreWholegrain products, vegetables, pulsesat least 30 g/dayStabilises blood sugar, lowers oxidative burden

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IL-6Inflammation regulation

Interleukin-6 is a central messenger substance of inflammation regulation. What is assessed is the DNA methylation of IL-6-associated gene regions — not the acute blood level.

108 %46 years
70 %85 %100 %115 %130 %

Indicates stable regulation of IL-6 activity — the best value in your profile. Here the recommendations serve maintenance, not correction.

Active substanceSourceAmountNote
Exercise and weightmoderate everyday activity, weight regulation30 min. dailyAdipose tissue is a central source of pro-inflammatory messenger substances
ResveratrolGrape skins, raspberry seeds, blueberries, peanuts1 portion of berries/dayInhibits the NF-κB signalling pathway
SulforaphaneBroccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cress250 g, 3–4×/weekBrief heating (3–4 min., 80 °C) increases bioavailability
CurcuminTurmeric with black pepper1 tsp dailyPiperine markedly increases absorption

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Baseline assessment

Nutrition and lifestyle habits.

The radar shows how close your current habits are to the scientific reference values. The further out a factor lies, the more favourable — 10 is optimal.

Everyday activityExerciseStressTobaccoAlcoholSnacksMeatOmega-3FibreFruit/vegetablesFluid intake
Your profileReference group

72 / 100

Nutrition

Good nutrient combination, room for improvement in the details.

Reference: ≥ 60.

65 / 100

Lifestyle

Balanced, with room for more exercise and stress reduction.

Reference: ≥ 60.

What stands out

  • Stress (4 out of 10) is the weakest factor and lies below the reference group. Chronic stress acts via the cortisol axis directly on inflammation and methylation markers.
  • Snacks and meat (5 each) are at the level of the reference group — this is where the greatest untapped potential for the telomere and LINE-1 values lies.
  • Tobacco (9), fruit and vegetables (8) and fluid intake (8) are clearly above average and support the good values for IL-6 and the ageing markers.

A baseline assessment, not an individual diagnosis. In the case of illness or during special phases of life, please have larger dietary changes supervised by a doctor.

All recommendations at a glance

Your interventions.

Every recommendation is assigned to the marker it derives from and marked in the colour of the actual result. Sorted by urgency — the markers requiring action first.

Active substanceFrom markerFood sourceAmountNote
FolateTelomeres · 96 %Spinach, kale, pulses, tomatoes, sprouts2 handfuls of green vegetables dailyRaw or briefly steamed — heat-sensitive
Vitamin B2 and B12Telomeres · 96 %Eggs, cheese, fermented foods (sauerkraut, ayran)1 portion dailyWith a vegan diet, supplement B12 specifically
MethionineTelomeres · 96 %Sesame, soya, peas, Brazil nuts2–3 Brazil nuts/dayBecause of the selenium content, no more than 3–4 nuts daily
EGCG (green tea)Telomeres · 96 %Green tea, matcha3–4 cups/dayDo not drink directly with iron-rich meals
Methyl donorsLINE-1 · 96 %Leafy vegetables, pulses, eggs, nuts, sesame, soyadaily in at least 2 mealsTake in sufficient folate, B2, B6 and B12 together
FibreLINE-1 · 96 %Wholegrain products, vegetables, pulsesat least 30 g/dayStabilises blood sugar, lowers oxidative burden
Green leafy vegetablesAgeing m. · 103 %Spinach, kale, chard1 portion dailyProvides folate, supports methylation
CoffeeAgeing m. · 103 %Filter coffee, espresso2–3 cups/dayNot after 2 p.m. — may disturb sleep
Cheese and dairy productsAgeing m. · 103 %Hard and soft cheese, yoghurtin moderationExcessive consumption may reduce regulation
Exercise and weightIL-6 · 108 %moderate everyday activity, weight regulation30 min. dailyAdipose tissue is a source of pro-inflammatory messenger substances
ResveratrolIL-6 · 108 %Grape skins, raspberry seeds, blueberries, peanuts1 portion of berries/dayInhibits the NF-κB signalling pathway
SulforaphaneIL-6 · 108 %Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cress250 g, 3–4×/weekBrief heating (3–4 min., 80 °C) increases bioavailability
CurcuminIL-6 · 108 %Turmeric, ideally with black pepper1 tsp dailyPiperine from pepper markedly increases absorption

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Please review food supplements individually and in consultation with a qualified professional. This overview does not replace medical advice.

Summary

Your two focus areas.

Two of your four markers are in the green range and should stay there. Two are at 96 % — and both depend on the same metabolic pathway. This results in a remarkably simple plan.

01

Methyl donors — the common denominator of telomeres and LINE-1

Telomeres 96 % (biologically 53 yrs) and LINE-1 96 % (biologically 50 yrs) are the two values requiring action. Both are regulated via the same nutrients: folate, vitamin B2, B6, B12 and methionine. Six of the thirteen recommendations in this report target exactly that. Specifically: two handfuls of green leafy vegetables daily, raw or briefly steamed. Eggs, cheese or fermented foods daily. 2–3 Brazil nuts. Plus at least 30 g of fibre and 3–4 cups of green tea, not with iron-rich meals.

02

Stress — the weakest lifestyle factor

At 4 out of 10, stress is the only factor that lies clearly below the reference group. Via the cortisol axis it acts on exactly those markers that require action in your case. The nutrition part is already solid at 72/100 — the greater effect lies here. In addition: everyday activity (6) and exercise (7) have room to grow; 30 minutes daily also supports the IL-6 value.

Maintain, do not change

IL-6 at 108 % and the epigenetic ageing markers at 103 % are within the normal range. The recommendations for these two markers serve maintenance. Tobacco (9/10), fruit and vegetables (8/10) and fluid intake (8/10) support this result — nothing needs to change here.

Follow-up and next step

  • A follow-up measurement is useful after 4 to 6 months at the earliest — before that, changes in the methylation markers cannot be measured reliably.
  • From the second measurement onwards, the measured trend is reported for each marker.
  • For follow-up monitoring, sample collection and time of day should remain comparable.

Questions about your report?

Discuss the results with the facility that carried out the sample collection. That is where the clinical context needed for interpretation is available.

Contact

  • contact@polarisdx.net
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Distribution

  • Polaris Diagnostics Europe GmbH
  • Große Bleichen 1–3
  • 20354 Hamburg

Sample report. All values and personal details in this document are fictitious and serve solely to illustrate the report format. This is not a real report.

Interpretation. This report is not a diagnosis and does not replace medical advice. The biological age reported is a model value derived from epigenetic markers, not a statement about life expectancy or disease risk. Markers describe a momentary state and are to be assessed in the individual clinical context by qualified specialists.

Legal framework. The laboratory analysis is carried out by our cooperation partner. Polaris Diagnostics Europe GmbH is responsible for distribution and support. Please review food supplements individually and in consultation with a qualified professional.

© 2026 Polaris Diagnostics Europe GmbH · Last updated: August 2026

All six documents are sample reports: every value, genotype and personal detail is fictitious and serves solely to illustrate the report format. These are not real results.

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