Life Extension vs Everlywell

Everlywell provides better value with 17.7 biomarkers per $100 spent, offering more comprehensive coverage for your investment. However, the best choice depends on your specific health goals, budget, and which biomarkers are most important for your situation.

Life Extension costs $486 per year for 2, while Everlywell costs $468 per year for 12. The cost per test is $243.00 for Life Extension and $39.00 for Everlywell.

Life Extension includes 9 unique biomarkers not found in Everlywell's panel. These include important markers like VLDL Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Insulin, and others.

Both Life Extension and Everlywell 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.

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 Everlywell includes 12. More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.

Life Extension uses Quest locations, while Everlywell uses In-person + at-home. Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.