Which provider is better:Life Extension or Oura Health Panels?
Oura Health Panels provides better value with 50.5 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 Oura Health Panels cost per year?
Life Extension costs $486 per year for 2,
while Oura Health Panels costs $99 per year for 1.
The cost per test is $243
for Life Extension and $99
for Oura Health Panels.
What biomarkers does Life Extension test that Oura Health Panels doesn't?
Life Extension includes 17 unique biomarkers not found in Oura Health Panels's panel.
These include VLDL Cholesterol, Uric Acid, Magnesium, and others.
Can I use insurance with Life Extension or Oura Health Panels?
Both Life Extension and Oura Health Panels 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 Oura Health Panels 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 Oura Health Panels uses 2000+ Quest.
Both typically have thousands of collection centers nationwide. You'll schedule your blood draw through their platform after ordering.
