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Comment by brandonb

You can get 90% of the benefit of these longevity clinics for 10% of the cost.

First, advanced blood testing can cost <$200. Get ApoB and Lp(a) for heart health. hs-CRP for inflammation, A1c for diabetes, eGFR for kidney health, etc. https://www.empirical.health/product/comprehensive-health-pa...

Then, determine your nutrition goals based on your blood test results. For example, if your ApoB / LDL cholesterol is high, focus on getting more fiber and less saturated fat. If blood pressure is high, focus on potassium and sodium.

Exercise & sleep - use an Apple Watch or similar to track VO2Max and sleep stages.

MRI - I'd probably skip the MRI for cancer screening. While I think this will be the future, the evidence base is just not strong enough today to know what to do with the results. You can do a FIT-based colon cancer screen at home for <$10 (colon cancer is affecting people at younger and younger ages). Mammography and cervical cancer testing in a regular doctor appointment.

CAC scan (assessing calcium buildup in the arteries) - do if ApoB is high. You can book these for $200.

parent brandonb 1 year ago

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