It’s difficult to make good decisions about your health when you have no idea what’s currently going on in your body. Which nutrients are you lacking? How’s your blood pressure? What’s the impact of an exercise session? One of the great things about the modern longevity industry is the push to put self-testing in the palm of your hand (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/biostarks-optimal-nutrition-and-sports-performance-health-data-through-easy-self-testing-kits/).
There was a time when full explorations of health were exclusively for the rich and well-connected – the people who could afford the best specialists and equipment. If you’re an elite athlete, you have an army of experts around you to ensure every aspect of your physical and mental performance is monitored, with that data then used to make plans for improvements. Biostarks is a company looking to democratize the process by making test kits available to everyone.
Two kits are currently available from Biostarks, with a third en route. They aim to provide an unprecedented level of insight into the various biomarkers that indicate how you are aging, which parts of your body are doing well and which may be starting to deteriorate. The unique algorithm and technology then allow the production of individualized recommendations regarding how you can improve your performance.
Kit number one specifically focuses on sports performance. Athletes looking to win medals and break records track every single biomarker available to make sure every part of their body is functioning at maximum power. Athletes practicing at home exclusively for their own benefit did not have the same access to technology and expertise until now.
Then there’s the optimal nutrient test. Very few things are as important to longevity as what we eat. Calculate your current dietary intake, assess how it’s impacting your health, determine what needs to be improved and refine your diet at the micronutrient level. Anyone can benefit.
Next to be released will be a more all-around longevity test that doesn’t just look at micronutrients, or hormones, but everything, including Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels.
Everyone should be able to use these tests, regardless of their age or expertise. Just download the app, fill in your medical history and answer the lifestyle questions. Then, follow the instructions to take a blood sample and send it back using the shipping label provided. Soon you’ll find out just what’s happening with your biomarkers.
