Superpower vs Function Health

Complete Head-to-Head Comparison

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Superpower
Function Health
✓ Independent Analysis✓ Prices verified Aug 2026✓ Complete Biomarker Coverage

Quick Comparison Summary

Best Value
Function Health
43.8 biomarkers per $100
Most Comprehensive
Function Health
160+ biomarkers tested
Most Tests Per Year
Tie
2 tests/year each

Cost & Value Comparison

Service Details

FeatureSuperpowerFunction Health
Lab Locations2000+ labs nationwide2000+ Quest
Key FeaturesAdvanced lipid panel with LDL-P, inflammation ratios, fatty acid analysis, comprehensive autoimmune panel, concierge messagingCancer markers, autoimmune panel (ANA), advanced lipids (ApoB), heavy metals (lead), Omega-3, clinician review
Notes$349/year membership (about $0.96/day), per the superpower.com homepage checked 2026-09-23: two blood draws a year, a baseline of 100+ biomarkers and a retest 3-6 months later. Superpower markets this as 150+ biomarkers by counting both draws together; we list 100+, the baseline panel. The earlier $199 Baseline, $499 Performance and $999 Complete tiers no longer appear on the public site. Pricing may differ in New York and New Jersey. At-home collection costs extra. HSA/FSA eligible$365/year, single membership tier (reduced from $499; Function announced the $365 price directly). 160+ lab tests 2x/year plus on-demand testing. GRAIL cancer screening, MRI/CT scans, Alzheimer's testing, mold reactivity as add-ons. HSA/FSA eligible.

Biomarker Coverage Comparison

80
Tests in Common
20
Only in Superpower
25
Only in Function Health

Tests Only in Superpower

8 more

Tests Only in Function Health

13 more
Full biomarker tableall 125 markers, side by side

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BiomarkerSuperpowerFunction Health
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Hemoglobin✓✓
Hematocrit✓✓
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)✓✓
White Blood Cell Count (WBC)✓✓
Platelet Count✓✓
MCV, MCH, MCHC✓✓
RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width)✓✓
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)✓✓
Immature Granulocytes—✓
Neutrophils✓✓
Lymphocytes✓✓
Monocytes✓✓
Eosinophils✓✓
Basophils✓✓
Lipid Panel / Cardiovascular Health
Total Cholesterol✓✓
LDL Cholesterol✓✓
HDL Cholesterol✓✓
Triglycerides✓✓
VLDL Cholesterol✓✓
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)✓✓
Lipoprotein (a)✓✓
LDL Particle Number✓✓
LDL Particle Size✓✓
Oxidized LDL (OxLDL)—✓
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)—✓
Non-HDL Cholesterol✓—
Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio✓—
LDL/HDL Ratio✓—
Metabolic Health / Glucose
Fasting Glucose✓✓
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)✓✓
Insulin✓✓
Uric Acid✓✓
Fructosamine✓—
C-Peptide—✓
Liver Function
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)✓✓
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)✓✓
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)✓✓
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)✓✓
Bilirubin (Total)✓✓
Albumin✓✓
Total Protein✓✓
Globulin✓✓
Lipase—✓
De Ritis Ratio (AST/ALT)✓—
Kidney Function
Creatinine✓✓
BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)✓✓
eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)✓✓
BUN/Creatinine Ratio✓✓
Cystatin C✓✓
Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G)✓—
Electrolytes & Minerals
Sodium✓✓
Potassium✓✓
Chloride✓✓
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)✓✓
Calcium✓✓
Magnesium✓✓
Zinc—✓
Copper—✓
Phosphorus✓—
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)—✓
Anion Gap✓—
Thyroid Function
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)✓✓
Free T4 (Thyroxine)✓✓
Free T3 (Triiodothyronine)✓✓
TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase)✓✓
Thyroglobulin Antibodies✓✓
Iodine—✓
Selenium—✓
T3 Uptake✓—
Total T4✓—
Reverse T3—✓
Sex Hormones (Male)
Total Testosterone✓✓
Free Testosterone✓✓
SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)✓✓
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)✓✓
DHEA-S✓✓
Pregnenolone—✓
Sex Hormones (Female)
Estradiol (E2)✓✓
Progesterone✓✓
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)✓✓
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)✓✓
Prolactin✓✓
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)✓✓
Inflammation & Immune Markers
hs-CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)✓✓
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)✓✓
Homocysteine✓✓
Fibrinogen—✓
Vitamins & Nutrients
Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)✓✓
Vitamin B12✓✓
Folate✓✓
Ferritin✓✓
Iron (Serum)✓✓
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)✓✓
Stress & Adrenal Function
Cortisol✓✓
Advanced / Specialty Markers
Omega-3 Index / Fatty Acids✓✓
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)✓—
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)✓—
Arachidonic Acid / EPA Ratio✓—
Heavy Metals - Lead—✓
Heavy Metals - Mercury✓✓
Creatine Kinase✓✓
IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor)✓✓
HOMA-IR (Insulin Resistance)—✓
Osteocalcin—✓
Leptin—✓
Adiponectin—✓
Autoimmune Markers
ANA Screen (Antinuclear Antibodies)✓✓
ANA Titer—✓
ANA Pattern—✓
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)✓✓
Celiac Disease Panel (Comprehensive)✓✓
Cancer Screening Markers
PSA Free (Prostate Cancer)✓—
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)—✓
CA-125 (Ovarian Cancer)—✓
CA 19-9 (Pancreatic/GI Cancer)—✓
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein - Liver Cancer)—✓
Additional Specialized Tests
Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio✓✓
Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio✓—
Monocyte/HDL Ratio✓—
HDL Subfractions (Large/Small)—✓
Transferrin Saturation✓✓
GGT/HDL Ratio✓—
Systemic Inflammation Index (SII)✓—
Free Androgen Index (FAI)✓—
Testosterone/Estradiol Ratio✓—
Urinalysis
Pancreas & Digestive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Superpower or Function Health?
Superpower is cheaper at $349/year, compared with $365/year for Function Health.
How much do Superpower and Function Health cost per year?
Superpower costs $349/year for 2 tests ($174 per test). Function Health costs $365/year for 2 tests ($182 per test).
Which tests more biomarkers, Superpower or Function Health?
Function Health lists more biomarkers: 160+, compared with 100+ for Superpower. Of the markers in our database, 80 are in both panels.
Which gives more biomarkers per dollar, Superpower or Function Health?
Function Health gives more biomarkers per dollar: 43.8 per $100 of annual cost, compared with 28.7 for Superpower. Count alone does not decide it; check whether the markers you need are included.
What does Superpower test that Function Health doesn't?
20 markers in our database are in Superpower's panel but not Function Health's, including T3 Uptake, Total T4, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), and 17 more.
What does Function Health test that Superpower doesn't?
25 markers in our database are in Function Health's panel but not Superpower's, including Iodine, Selenium, Heavy Metals - Lead, and 22 more.
How many tests per year do Superpower and Function Health include?
Superpower includes 2 tests per year. Function Health includes 2 tests per year.
Where do Superpower and Function Health draw blood?
Superpower: 2000+ labs nationwide. Function Health: 2000+ Quest.
Can I use insurance with Superpower or Function Health?
Both are direct-to-consumer services paid out of pocket. Some buyers pay with HSA/FSA funds or submit receipts for out-of-network reimbursement; check with your plan and the provider.

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