Question 46 of 433
Should I buy one of these tests?
The short answer
Only if you understand it is a curiosity, not a diagnosis. It should never replace standard testing, and you should never pay for a treatment because of it.
The tests cost roughly $200 to $500. If seeing a number motivates you to exercise, that has value. But I have three cautions. One: we do not know that lowering your clock number lengthens your life. Two: results vary enough that a “three-year improvement” may be noise. Three: some companies that sell the test also sell the supplements that claim to fix it. That is a conflict of interest, and you should treat it as one.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
NOT DEMONSTRATED — Generally healthy consumers: clock-guided treatment has not improved clinical outcomes in trials.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 4, Q46 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.