AGE Reader
See an aspect of ageing you cannot see
AGE Reader
Tissue Health
Lifestyle Review
Advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs, form when sugars bind to proteins and fats in the body. They accumulate in tissues over time and are associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and changes in tissue structure and function.
The AGE Reader uses skin autofluorescence to measure fluorescence associated with AGE accumulation in the skin.
Why measure it?
AGE accumulation reflects processes that are not apparent from body weight, appearance, or how you feel.
Your AGE reading provides an indication of AGE accumulation that can be considered alongside other aspects of your health. Higher AGE levels have been associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, tissue changes and metabolic, and cardiovascular health risks.
Who may benefit?
This may be relevant if you want to:
establish a baseline for AGE accumulation
better understand factors associated with metabolic ageing
track your reading over time alongside lifestyle changes
What to expect
Place your forearm on the AGE Reader for a quick, non-invasive scan. No needles or blood sample are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. It measures skin autofluorescence associated with AGE accumulation. It is one indicator that can contribute to your understanding of ageing and metabolic health.
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A higher reading indicates greater AGE accumulation. This is associated with several aspects of metabolic health, but the reading does not diagnose a disease.
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AGE accumulation reflects longer-term processes. Repeat measurements can provide a way to track changes over time, alongside other health and lifestyle information.