The Optispan Podcast with Matt Kaeberlein

The Truth About Biological Age Tests | 104

Mar 11, 2025
Dive into the world of biological age tests and discover why many may not be as reliable as claimed. Explore the significant issues surrounding their accuracy and lack of regulatory validation. Learn about the real biomarkers that can enhance longevity and well-being instead of relying on misleading tests. This insightful discussion helps you rethink whether spending money on these tests is truly worthwhile.
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ADVICE

Skip Biological Age Tests

  • Don't waste money on direct-to-consumer biological age tests.
  • Invest in healthy habits or enjoyable activities instead.
INSIGHT

Clocks: Correlation, Not Causation

  • Biological age clocks correlate molecular markers with age and health.
  • However, they lack a direct mechanistic link between these markers and aging.
ANECDOTE

Inconsistent Test Results

  • Matt Kaeberlein took eight different epigenetic age tests on the same day.
  • Results ranged from 43 to 61, despite his chronological age of 53.
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