Which provider is better:Life Extension or Healthspan?
Life Extension offers better value with 8.2 biomarkers per $100 spent, making it more cost-effective for comprehensive testing.
However, the best choice depends on your specific health goals, budget, and which biomarkers are most important for your situation.
How much do Life Extension and Healthspan cost per year?
Life Extension costs $486 per year for 2,
while Healthspan costs $4188 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $243
for Life Extension and $4188
for Healthspan.
What biomarkers does Life Extension test that Healthspan doesn't?
Life Extension includes 2 unique biomarkers not found in Healthspan's panel.
These include Magnesium, UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity).
Can I use insurance with Life Extension or Healthspan?
Both Life Extension and Healthspan are direct-to-consumer services that typically don't accept insurance.
However, you may be able to submit receipts to your insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits,
or use HSA/FSA funds for payment. Check with your insurance provider and the testing companies for specific policies.
How often should I get blood work done?
Most health optimization experts recommend testing 2-4 times per year to establish baselines and track trends.
Life Extension includes 2 in their annual membership,
while Healthspan includes 1.
More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.
Where can I get blood drawn for these tests?
Life Extension uses Quest locations,
while Healthspan uses Quest/Labcorp.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
