Longevity – the future of healthy aging?

Not a day goes by without us reading in some magazine about long life, eternal health, or even eternal life. Is a real revolution underway here? And with the English name "Longevity," no less?

It's clear that the reactive model of disease treatment is increasingly reaching its limits, whether politically or purely financially, as we all end up paying more and more for our collective illness. While we may be living longer, unfortunately, we are also staying sick for longer periods. So, where can this supposed revolution help us with a problem that ultimately affects each of us personally?

Longevity is explained as a long life. But for us, it means much more than just reaching a high age. It's a new way of thinking of our lives as humans. A perspective that focuses less on living as long as possible, but rather on a long life with the highest possible quality.

Life is like a big tree. Instead of just measuring how many annual rings this tree forms over time, we're concerned with keeping its leaves juicy and its fruits plentiful. After all, what good is old age if we can't yield the fruits of our labor?

In this article you'll learn about:

How we define longevity
How this philosophy differs from traditional medicine
Why biological age is a much better indicator of your health and life expectancy than chronological age
What possibilities there are to actively influence your individual aging process and increase your quality of life

How we define longevity

In longevity research, aging is not viewed as an inevitable fate, but as a complex biological process that we can influence through targeted interventions.

Our understanding of longevity goes far beyond the common notion of merely extending our lives. Instead of simply accepting that we develop wear and tear and age-related complaints as we get older, we see aging as something dynamic that we can actively shape.

With the help of the latest scientific findings and diagnostics, we want to slow down or even partially reverse the aging process itself. We can preventively counteract civilization diseases and abnormal or accelerated "wear and tear processes" by starting before they occur. Through targeted nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments, precisely tailored supplementation, and innovative therapies, we strive to keep our body and mind fit and efficient -- or even improve them.

Our goal is not only to extend the pure lifespan, but also to maximize the quality of life in all phases of life.

Traditional Medicine vs. Longevity

Today's health systems in the Western world are predominantly reactive. They mainly focus on treating diseases after they have occurred, rather than proactively preventing them. This model has achieved great success in many areas and is the foundation of our current health system, but it's increasingly reaching its limits in the face of the demographic and health policy challenges of the 21st century and demands an increasingly high price both individually and socially.

The longevity approach differs fundamentally from the traditional medical perspective on health and aging:

Traditional Medicine:

Aging is viewed as a natural, inevitable process
Age-related diseases such as dementia or osteoarthritis are treated separately from aging
Focus is on symptom management and coping with limitations
Mere "survival" is considered a measure of success, not the quality of life of the individual

Longevity Approach:

Aging is seen as a process that can be strongly influenced
Aging is a major risk factor for many diseases, not a separate entity
Goal is to slow down or reverse the aging process itself
Holistic approach that focuses on prevention and promotion of health
Longevity is viewed as a product of chronological years and quality of life and performance

So instead of accepting the usual limitations of age, we actively work to slow down or even reverse the natural aging process.

Our focus is on proactively promoting health, vitality, and performance — not just reactively treating diseases and symptoms associated with the aging process.

A proactive approach that addresses the basics of aging and disease development can not only positively influence your individual performance and quality of life, but also pave the way for a more effective and sustainable health system.

Chronological vs. Biological Age

Curiosity piqued?

Then you should first recognize the difference between biological and chronological age, because your biological age is a far better indicator of your actual health and life expectancy than your chronological age.

Chronological Age:

The time that has passed since birth
Easy to measure, but limited informative value about actual health status
Cannot be changed

Biological Age:

Measure of the actual physiological condition of the body
Considers molecular, cellular, and functional aspects of aging
Can be influenced by lifestyle, environmental factors, and targeted interventions

Why is biological age so important?

Not everyone ages at the same rate. Biological age, on the other hand, is a much more meaningful parameter:

It takes into account the individual physiological condition of the body at the cellular and molecular level.
Factors such as genetics, but especially one's own lifestyle and environmental influences, strongly shape biological age.
A high biological age often comes with an increased risk of age-related diseases.
A low biological age, on the other hand, can be an indicator of vitality, performance, and a longer healthy life expectancy.
The rate of aging is also crucial, which can be measured relatively accurately. How many years do we actually age physically per chronological year?

Unlike chronological age, biological age can be actively influenced through targeted interventions such as dietary changes, physical activity, or innovative therapies. This distinction is therefore of crucial importance, especially in longevity research.

Using biomarkers and advanced analytical methods, we can precisely determine a person's biological age. Based on this, we can then develop personalized measures to slow down the aging process and increase quality of life. This makes biological age a central parameter for a successful longevity approach.

Success in the above sense is defined as slowing down biological aging.

Longevity as a sport—really?

It's hard to believe, but there are actually people who approach longevity like a sport. In online leaderboards like the "Rejuvenation Olympics" participants are ranked by their rate of aging. These unusual rankings compare the aging speed of various participants through standardized tests and attempt to lower their biological age through diets, supplements, and medical interventions.

A prominent participant is Bryan Johnson (the well-known longevity influencer from Blueprint), who currently ranks 4th, with an average aging rate of 0.660. This means that according to various parameters, he is aging 34% slower than average. However, he invests millions and obviously spends significantly more than 34% of his daily time on longevity interventions.

Our opinion on this: Longevity is not a competition but a sustainable lifestyle that should be accessible to everyone.

For people with families, careers, and hobbies, there is an optimal middle ground that offers a better balance between effort and benefit while still effectively optimizing health, quality of life, and prevention. In our view, longevity is not a privilege reserved for those who can invest millions, but a lifestyle that everyone can pursue. With the right strategy and guidance, anyone can start optimizing their health and reducing their biological age from the comfort of their own home. Longevity begins in everyday life, within your own four walls, and offers a long-term, balanced way of living that is both effective and practical.

Understand, change, vitalize & extend — A tailored way to longevity for everyone

There's no one-size-fits-all formula for longevity and vitality that applies to each of us. Every person is unique, with individual genetic, physiological, and lifestyle factors that influence their aging process.

That's why it's essential to analyze your own body precisely to develop tailored optimization strategies. The first step is ideally a thorough diagnostic process that helps you understand how your body ticks and what it needs. In practice, this includes:

Epigenetic tests to capture the individual biological aging process
Detailed blood tests that provide information about deficiencies and risk factors
Measurements of telomere length to assess cellular aging
Detailed recording and measurement of current lifestyle

6 established Longevity Measures

Based on the insights gained, a holistic plan to increase vitality and longevity can be developed. This includes, among others:

Nutrition: A balanced, nutrient-rich diet forms the foundation for health and longevity by providing the body with essential vitamins, minerals, and energy.
Personalized Supplementation: Data-based tailored nutritional supplements can holistically enhance your well-being and long-term health.
Mental well-being: Nurturing mental health promotes clarity, stability, and joy of life -- crucial factors for a high quality of life.
Strength training: Regular and tailored exercise enhances physical stability, promotes healthy joints and bones, and strengthens both metabolism and emotional stability—key pillars for living an independent life in old age.
Endurance: Regular customized endurance training strengthens the cardiovascular system, improves blood circulation, and increases physical fitness. All this contributes to extending life expectancy.
Sleep: High-quality and sufficient sleep supports the regeneration of body and mind, strengthens the immune system, and improves cognitive performance.

How you will benefit from 121.000

121.000 offers active support on your path to more longevity and vitality. Through our innovative offerings, which include the previously described diagnostic techniques and interventions, we accompany you in optimizing your body and mind.

Our experts use state-of-the-art analytical methods and decades of experience in the relevant areas to precisely capture your individual health status. Based on this, we develop tailored strategies with which you can slow down your aging process and significantly increase your well-being.

Discover now how 121.000 can help you lead a healthier, more active, and fulfilled life.