Skip to main content

Telomere Preservation

Meaning

Telomere Preservation is a strategic, multi-faceted approach aimed at actively minimizing the rate of telomere shortening, which are the protective DNA caps at the ends of chromosomes, and in some instances, therapeutically promoting their elongation. Telomere length is a highly validated and objective biomarker of cellular aging and is directly correlated with an individual’s healthspan and their lifetime risk of age-related disease. Effective Telomere Preservation protocols integrate specific, evidence-based lifestyle modifications, targeted nutritional interventions, and the potential modulation of the telomerase enzyme. The clinical goal is to maintain sufficient telomere length to ensure continued, healthy cellular replication and robust tissue function.