Life Extension vs Function Health

Function Health provides better value with 0.0 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 Function Health costs $499 per year for 2. The cost per test is $243.00 for Life Extension and $249.50 for Function Health.

Life Extension doesn't include any unique biomarkers that Function Health doesn't also test.

Both Life Extension and Function Health 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 Function Health includes 2. More frequent testing allows you to track the effectiveness of interventions and catch changes early.

Life Extension uses Quest locations, while Function Health uses 2000+ Quest. Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.