Which provider is better:Life Extension or Marek Health Comprehensive?
Marek Health Comprehensive provides better value with 14.1 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.
How much do Life Extension and Marek Health Comprehensive cost per year?
Life Extension costs $486 per year for 2,
while Marek Health Comprehensive costs $495 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $243
for Life Extension and $495
for Marek Health Comprehensive.
What biomarkers does Life Extension test that Marek Health Comprehensive doesn't?
Life Extension includes 1 unique biomarkers not found in Marek Health Comprehensive's panel.
These include UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity).
Can I use insurance with Life Extension or Marek Health Comprehensive?
Both Life Extension and Marek Health Comprehensive 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 Marek Health Comprehensive 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 Marek Health Comprehensive uses Nationwide.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
