DNA methylation vs glycan profiling – which better predicts biological age?
Been going down a total rabbit hole on biological age tests and now my brain’s doing cartwheels. I’ve tried one DNA methylation test already, but the results felt a bit… vague? Now I’m hearing that glycan profiling might be a better window into inflammation and aging, and I’m low‑key wondering if I should spend the money or just chill. Anyone here tried both? I’m trying to get a clearer picture of my health without getting scammed or obsessing myself into oblivion. Would love to hear real experiences, good or bad.
Both have value, but methylation clocks are still the more validated option, while glycan profiles offer an interesting inflammation angle; neither is a perfect “truth,” so it may be smarter to use results as general trends rather than definitive scores.
I felt the same way after my first DNA methylation test—interesting but kinda fuzzy on what to actually do with the info. I ended up checking out one of the best biological age test kits comparisons online, which broke down how the different methods stack up. That helped me figure out which tests actually give useful takeaways and aren’t just pricey wellness fluff. Made it way easier to decide.