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Are TikTok Age Tests Legit? Orthopedists Explains How to Measure Biological Age
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUN 27 – Tests using epigenetic clocks show promise in predicting aging-related risks but vary by up to nine years and lack standardized methods, experts say.
- New direct-to-consumer biological age tests, priced at $200–$500, claim to measure molecular changes indicating biological age.
- These tests, priced between $200 and $500, claim to measure molecular markers via epigenetic clocks to indicate biological wear and tear and predict health risks.
- These tests show variability up to nine years on identical samples, with no standardization across methods and serving only as proxies rather than diagnostics.
- Experts advise using biological age tests as motivation for healthier habits, not diagnoses, and recommend consulting healthcare providers for interpretation.
- Experts predict over the next decade, efforts will focus on developing tests linked to function and well-being, as science advances but still requires significant growth amid rapid business development.
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