Telomeres & Aging

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. When they reach a critical length, the cell enters senescence or apoptosis — a limit known as the Hayflick limit. Telomere length is one of the most reliable biomarkers of biological age.

Epitalon & Telomerase

Epitalon activates telomerase — the enzyme that adds telomeric repeats back to chromosome ends. By restoring telomerase activity, Epitalon helps maintain telomere length and extend the replicative capacity of cells. Combined with NAD+ (which supports sirtuin-mediated telomere protection), the Midas Protocol addresses telomere maintenance from two angles.