Question 393 of 433
Should I measure my telomeres?
The short answer
No. Telomere length varies widely between people and between measurements, and knowing it changes nothing about your care.
Short telomeres are associated with disease in large groups. For an individual, the test is too imprecise to be useful, and no product has been shown to lengthen telomeres in a way that improves health.
“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
INSUFFICIENT CLINICAL UTILITY — Routine wellness telomere testing; specialist assessment of rare telomere disorders is separate.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 27, Q393 · Part sources
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