What is metabolic age - and why is it increasingly important to understand?

Introduction: Are you biologically younger, or older, than you think?

We all know how old we are according to the passport.

But did you know that your body may be biologically younger -- or older -- than it says on the calendar?

It is about metabolic age — a measure that reflects how well your body works on the inside.

Metabolic age has become an increasingly hot concept in functional medicine, longevity research, and biohacking.

But it's not just a buzzword.

It's an important key to understanding how your lifestyle affects your energy, recovery and long-term vitality.

Here you will learn what metabolic age is, how to measure it and how you can influence it — naturally.

What is metabolic age?

Metabolic age is an estimate of how old your body “behaves” compared to your actual age.

It often relies on biomarkers linked to:

• Metabolism
• Body composition (muscle vs fat)
• Cell Health
• Cardiovascular function
• Energy levels

A lower metabolic age than your calendar age is often a sign that your body is efficient, recovering well, and using energy in a balanced way.

A higher metabolic age may indicate low-grade inflammation, fatigue, and impaired mitochondrial function.

What affects your metabolic age?

Several factors influence how your body ages biologically — and the great thing is that many of them can be influenced.

1. Mitochondrial efficiency

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells.

When they work well, you have more stamina, stable energy and effective recovery.

But stress, nutritional deficiencies, and sedentary lifestyle can impair mitochondrial function -- and thus raise your metabolic age.

2. Nutritional status and micronutrients

Lack of key substances such as magnesium, B vitamins and coenzyme Q10 can negatively affect energy metabolism.

These are needed in many enzymatic processes that keep cells vital.

3. Muscle vs Fat Mass

Muscles are metabolically active — they burn energy even at rest.

Fat mass, especially around the stomach, on the other hand, can be linked to low-grade inflammation.

Your body composition therefore has a major impact on your biological age.

4. Sleep and stress regulation

Chronic stress and poor sleep increase cortisol, impair insulin sensitivity and slow recovery.

It speeds up aging — both inside and out.

How can you measure your metabolic age?

There are different ways to estimate metabolic age. Here are some examples:

• Smart Waves which analyzes fat percentage, muscle mass and basal metabolism
• Blood tests which measures markers such as HbA1c, CRP, lipid profile and vitamin D status
• Longevity tests with DNA-based epigenetic information
• Subjective indicators as energy, recovery, digestion and mental focus

While technology is exciting, your daily energy and recovery skills are still some of the clearest clues.

5 Ways to Lower Your Metabolic Age — Naturally

1. Prioritize the mitochondria

Give them what they need: movement, antioxidants and micronutrients.

Relivo contains magnesium, vitamins B6, B12 and blueberry powder — all central to the energy production of cells.

2. Move on, but smart.

Combine low-intensity exercise (such as walking or zone 2 fitness) with strength training.

It builds muscle mass and improves insulin sensitivity.

3. Sleep more, not just longer

Quality sleep supports cell repair, hormone balance and immune function.

Magnesium and plant extracts, both in Relivo, can contribute to better evening rest.

4. Eat for cell health, not just calories

Focus on nutrient-dense foods: vegetables, full-fledged protein, healthy fats and colorful plants.

Avoid processed foods that steal energy instead of giving it.

5. Support the body with the right supplements

Relivo is a functional food supplement that combines vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and bioactive vitamins in a simple daily dose.

Created to provide the body with support at the cellular level — without unnecessary additives.

Summary

Your actual age doesn't say anything about how you feel -- but your metabolic age do it.

By understanding what influences your biological age, you can also begin to take control of it.

And the best part? You don't have to do everything at once.

Start by supporting your mitochondria, reducing sources of inflammation, and choosing nutrition that actually builds up the body. Relivo is here to make it easy.