How ageing is measured
The Twelve Hallmarks of Ageing
Ageing follows twelve identifiable biological processes, known as the Hallmarks of Ageing.
These hallmarks explain the cellular and molecular changes behind what you actually feel day to day — including your energy, recovery, and resilience. They fall into three broad domains — Damage, Regulation and Communication.
Damage
The Challenge
Over time, the body accumulates molecular damage, causing DNA integrity, vital proteins, and mitochondrial function to decline.
The Reality
Natural cellular repair systems exist, but their efficiency gradually slows down as we age.
The Solution
Supporting these repair processes to keep them effective longer is a foundational goal of target longevity supplementation.
Regulation
The Challenge
Over time, the systems managing metabolism and cellular energy become less precise, and mitochondria produce energy less efficiently.
The Reality
This decline happens gradually, often showing up first as inconsistent energy or slower recovery.
The Solution
Supporting mitochondrial function and metabolic balance is central to keeping this system working well for longer.
Communication
The Challenge
Cells constantly signal each other to coordinate repair and immune response. With age, this signalling breaks down, often driving chronic, low-grade inflammation.
The Reality
Chronic inflammation is one of the most significant, and overlooked, drivers of poor health and ageing. It disrupts how cells coordinate with each other and its impact compounds over time.
The Solution
Supporting inflammation balance restores clearer cell communication, which is why it sits at the centre of our Daily Vitals formula.