Buyer's guide
The biomarkers worth tracking for longevity
A standard blood panel has dozens of numbers, and most of them will not change how long you stay healthy. A much smaller set does most of the predicting. This guide covers the markers worth tracking, what each one tells you, and the difference between a normal result and a longevity optimal one.
We chose these on three tests: does the marker predict real outcomes, can you move it with lifestyle or care, and are there clear targets to aim for.
How to choose
- It predicts hard outcomes, not just a lab flag.
- You can move it through lifestyle, and sometimes medication.
- There is a clear optimal target, tighter than the standard normal range.
The options, honestly
ApoB and Lp(a)
ApoB counts the particles that actually drive artery disease and is a better signal than standard cholesterol. Lp(a) is largely genetic and worth measuring once. Keeping ApoB low is one of the highest impact things you can do for a long life.
hs-CRP and Omega-3 Index
hs-CRP tracks background inflammation, and the Omega-3 Index is a lever you can move quickly with diet. Chronic inflammation quietly ages nearly every system.
HbA1c, fasting insulin and triglycerides
HbA1c and fasting insulin catch metabolic trouble years before glucose looks abnormal. Triglycerides round out the picture. Metabolic health underwrites almost everything else.
Vitamin D, liver and kidney
Vitamin D is an easy, common gap. ALT for the liver and eGFR for the kidneys are quiet but important guardrails.
VO2 max and grip strength
Not from a blood draw, but two of the strongest predictors of a long life. Fitness and strength are markers you build, and they move the needle more than most supplements ever will.
The bottom line
If you track only a few things, track ApoB, HbA1c, hs-CRP and your VO2 max. They cover cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory and functional aging, and every one of them responds to what you do.
Frequently asked
Which single biomarker matters most for longevity?
There is no single winner, but ApoB is a strong candidate because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and ApoB predicts it better than standard cholesterol. If you had to pair it with one more, add a marker of metabolic health like HbA1c or fasting insulin.
ApoB versus LDL cholesterol, what is the difference?
LDL measures the cholesterol carried in particles, while ApoB counts the particles themselves. Because it is the particles that lodge in artery walls, ApoB is often the more accurate risk signal, especially when the two disagree.
What is the difference between a normal and an optimal range?
Normal ranges are set to flag disease across the whole population. Longevity optimal ranges are tighter targets associated with the lowest long term risk. A result can be normal on a lab report and still be well short of optimal. Jevity shows both for every marker.
How often should I test these?
Once or twice a year is enough for most people, and more often when you are actively changing something and want to see it work.
Can I track these at home?
Some, yes. At-home kits cover many blood markers, and wearables track fitness and recovery. You can also photograph an existing lab report and let Jevity read it into your record with the bloodwork reader.
Turn your bloodwork into a plan
See all 15 markers with optimal ranges, or upload a lab report and we will read it for you.
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