Longevity clinic that tells you the biological age of your organs?

@simmons wow, I don’t think I would ever want to know that.
I’m already 74 and my body is breaking down bit by bit. I expect that to happen. I know eventually it will become a pile of dust and I will be going home.

I asked your question to AI (Artificial Intelligence) Chat GPT — https://openai.com/chatgpt
It seems that what you are seeking is still largely in the research stage and not yet commercially available.
Here is Chat GPT’s full answer:

“Yes, it is possible to assess the biological age of specific organs, and this is an area of active research in the field of aging and medical science. While chronological age refers to the time elapsed since birth, biological age aims to reflect the actual physiological age of an individual, taking into account factors that contribute to aging.

Several methods are being explored to determine the biological age of specific organs:

1. **Biomarkers:** Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes or conditions. Researchers are investigating specific biomarkers associated with aging for different organs. For example, telomere length, DNA methylation patterns, and levels of certain proteins or metabolites can serve as indicators of biological age.

2. **Imaging Techniques:** Advanced imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), can provide insights into the structural and functional aspects of organs. Changes in organ structure and function over time can be used to estimate biological age.

3. **Genetic Markers:** Genetic factors play a role in aging, and researchers are exploring genetic markers associated with organ aging. Certain genetic variations may influence the rate at which organs age.

4. **Functional Assessments:** Assessing the functional capacity of organs can provide valuable information about their biological age. For example, measuring lung function, cardiac output, or cognitive performance can be indicative of the aging process.

5. **Multi-omics Approaches:** Integrating data from various omics technologies, such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, can provide a comprehensive understanding of the molecular processes associated with organ aging.

It's important to note that determining the biological age of specific organs is a complex task, and researchers are still working to refine and validate these methods. The goal is to develop reliable and accurate measures that can help assess an individual's overall health and guide personalized interventions to slow down or reverse the aging process.”

@capecodder ask AI who created your body.

I don’t have to ask anybody who created my body.
I know who created my body.

End of Discussion

I for one am more interested in the life in my years than the years in my life.

@capecodder didn’t mean to start anything.

I downloaded the app and I am having fun with it!

Thank you. This really shows how complex the category of wellness and longevity is. I wish I knew if Mayo offered some of these tests and assessments. They seem to have wellness programs but not sure if they're offering patients biomarkers outside of research.

The answer about whether Mayo offers this is apparently not at this time. I think you will see it offered when there is a treatment or therapeutic reason for it. I don't believe the science has reached this point yet. Insurance plans don't cover it either. Right now testing for biological age falls into the category of "interesting but what do we do with the information once we have it?"

Some of this is pretty basic, for example, if you want to know the age of your kidneys, a blood test of kidney function will tell you. I have a high plaque burden, hence a higher risk of a cardiac event. I've done cardiac testing to see where I stand regarding heart function. Primarily, to give my organs the best chance of lasting beyond my current age 75, I practice healthy habits related to nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep.

Read this:

" Wealthy software entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, 45, has one goal: To have the brain, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, tendons, teeth, skin, hair, bladder, penis and rectum of an 18-year-old.

"To accomplish the feat, he will spend at least $2 million this year on a medical program that has more than 30 doctors monitoring his bodily functions. Led by regenerative medicine physician Oliver Zolman, 29, the team aims to reverse the aging process in every organ."

This “New York Times” article from yesterday addresses the issue well:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/19/well/live/biological-age-testing.html