What Is SevenAge Biological Age Testing

Discover Your Body’s True Age

Discover your true biological age with SevenAge Biological Age Testing — a blood test that measures the level of aging within your body. Proactively plan for chronic disease prevention with a personalized health plan tailored specifically to you.

• Biological Age reflects the true level of internal aging in your body, which may differ significantly from your chronological (calendar) age.
• SevenAge testing uses laboratory blood results to calculate biological age and identify key factors that accelerate aging.
• The results enable physicians to develop a Personalized Health Plan, covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle modification.
• Ideal for individuals who want proactive prevention of chronic diseases before symptoms appear — testing can begin as early as age 20–30.

 

Aging Is More Than Just a Number

Aging is not merely about years lived. It is a continuous biological process occurring inside the body over decades, driven by accumulated molecular deterioration that gradually affects tissues and organs. This process may begin as early as childhood or adolescence — often without visible symptoms.
The causes of aging vary between individuals. Genetics, lifestyle, nutrition, exercise habits, sleep patterns, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical and mental health — all influence the scientifically recognized Hallmarks of Aging, a framework established for over a decade.

Chronological Age vs. Biological Age: What’s the Difference?

• Biological Age is a scientific indicator that assesses internal aging using laboratory blood biomarkers.
• Chronological Age, by contrast, simply counts the number of years since birth.

Biological age can be higher or lower than chronological age, depending on genetics, lifestyle, and overall health.
In modern medicine, chronological age is often used to assess life stage and health risk. However, people of the same age may have vastly different physical conditions and disease risks. Some remain vibrant and healthy beyond their years, while others develop chronic illnesses at a relatively young age.

Thanks to advances in science and technology, the concept of SevenAge Biological Age was developed to evaluate internal aging rather than just elapsed years. While we cannot turn back chronological time, we can potentially reduce biological age — restoring vitality and improving long-term health.
In summary:

• Chronological age is a number.
• Biological age reflects the body’s true condition.

 

Comparison Table

Aspect	Chronological Age	Biological Age
Meaning	Years since birth	True internal aging level
Measurement	Date of birth	Blood biomarkers analysis
Can it change?	No — increases with time	Yes — can decrease with lifestyle change
Medical value	General reference	Personalized preventive planning
Example	All 45-year-olds are equal	A 45-year-old may have a biological age of 35 or 55

 

Biological Age Testing at Bumrungrad

1. SevenAge Biological Age Test

This test evaluates your current true biological age by analyzing laboratory blood results to assess overall aging.
It identifies key aging drivers and provides actionable data to guide lifestyle modification and personalized health management.
The goal is to reduce the rate of aging, restore strength, extend disease-free years, and improve quality of life and longevity.
 

2. Rate of Aging (Pace of Aging) Test

This test measures how fast your body is aging using an epigenetic clock, such as the DunedinPACE Epigenetic Clock.
It analyzes DNA methylation patterns to calculate:

• Rate of Aging
• Biological Age
• Organ-specific aging differences

 
DNA methylation refers to chemical modifications attached to DNA strands. Abnormal methylation patterns are linked to diseases such as cancer and reduced cellular repair capacity.
A higher Rate of Aging is associated with increased mortality risk and greater likelihood of chronic diseases such as:

• Hypertension
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Chronic lung disease
• Kidney disease
• Cancer

 

Benefits of SevenAge Biological Age Testing

While annual health check-ups focus on early detection of existing disease, biological age testing emphasizes proactive prevention and long-term health optimization.

1. From Reactive to Proactive Health

Instead of waiting for symptoms to appear, biological age testing enables risk prediction and systematic prevention before disease develops.

2. Personalized Health & Longevity

Results are used to design a Personalized Health Plan focused on:

• Reducing future chronic disease risk
• Slowing the rate of aging
• Increasing longevity with quality of life

 

A Long-Term Health Monitoring Tool

Biological age testing is not a one-time assessment. It serves as a monitoring tool to track measurable changes over time.
Repeat testing allows physicians to evaluate whether lifestyle interventions are effectively slowing or reversing biological aging — transforming healthcare from reactive treatment to data-driven preventive planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who should consider biological age testing?
A: Anyone aged 20 and above who wants to understand their true health status, especially:

• Individuals seeking healthy longevity
• Those interested in preventive care
• Individuals wanting measurable lifestyle results
• Those with family history of chronic diseases
• Anyone seeking a personalized health strategy

 
Q: When should testing begin?
A: Ages 20–30 is ideal to establish a personal baseline. There is no fixed “right age.”
 
Q: How is it different from annual check-ups?
A: Health check-ups detect existing disease.
SevenAge predicts risk before symptoms appear.
They complement — not replace — each other.
 
Q: Should the test be repeated?
A: Yes, as recommended by your physician. Biological age changes with lifestyle and health behaviors.
Q: How is the result used?
A: To develop proactive disease prevention strategies and personalized lifestyle adjustments in exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and longevity medicine.
 
 
By: Dr. Suwanna Suwannapong
Cardiologist, Bumrungrad International Hospital Program Director, VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center