Series 2, Episode 37: Zorrie Dimitrova, COO of GlycanAge: How Glycan Testing Reveals Hidden Inflammation & Your True Biological Age

In this episode of Sweaty AF, Lucy sits down with Zorrie Dimitrova, Chief Operating Officer of GlycanAge, to explore the science of biological aging and why inflammation is one of the most overlooked drivers of how fast we age.

Zorrie shares her deeply personal journey, from growing up on a farm with a naturally healthy lifestyle, to facing unexpected health challenges that pushed her to look beyond traditional health markers. That search ultimately led her to glycan age testing, a breakthrough that revealed hidden inflammation in her body despite “doing all the right things.”

Zorrie unpacks what glycans actually are, how they influence inflammation and immune function, and why glycan age can tell a very different story compared to other biological age tests. Zorrie explains how stress, gut health, lifestyle consistency, and diet all directly impact glycan patterns, and how small, sustained changes can meaningfully reverse biological aging over time.

The conversation also dives into powerful real-world success stories from people who have tracked and improved their glycan age, highlighting the transformational potential of understanding your body at a deeper, more personalized level.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in longevity, autoimmune health, inflammation, and using data, not guesswork, to age better.

Key Takeaways

• Zorrie Dimitrova grew up with a strong health foundation but still faced unexpected health challenges
• Glycan age testing uncovered hidden inflammation that traditional tests missed
• Glycans play a critical role in inflammation, immune balance, and biological aging
• Autoimmune and chronic health issues are deeply influenced by gut health and lifestyle factors
• Stress management is essential for improving biological age
• Anti-inflammatory vs. pro-inflammatory glycans directly affect how fast we age
• Glycan age can differ significantly from other biological age markers
• Consistency in lifestyle changes matters more than perfection
• Real-life success stories show measurable improvements in biological age
• Glycan age testing represents the future of personalized longevity medicine

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