Sophie Lin examines the surge in personalized longevity medicine, exposing “longevity washing,” emphasizing clinician-led, holistic programs, and highlighting AI-driven biomarker tools like epigenetic clocks for targeted healthspan interventions.
Key points
- Dugal Bain-Kim’s Lifeforce warns of 'longevity washing', distinguishing genuine personalized medicine from rebranded supplements.
- AI-driven biomarker analysis, including epigenetic clocks measuring DNA methylation, refines individualized treatment plans.
- Holistic programs integrate nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress monitoring to extend healthspan rather than solely lifespan.
Q&A
- What is longevity washing?
- How do epigenetic clocks differ from traditional blood tests?
- Why is direct clinical engagement crucial in longevity programs?
- What does holistic assessment mean in longevity medicine?