Longevity Health Assessment

Go beyond an executive physical with our comprehensive Longevity Health Assessment, an unparalleled deep dive into your current health, risk factors, and biological trajectory. Using gold-standard diagnostics, discover your body composition, bone density, liver health, oxygen utilization capacity (VO2 max), resting metabolic rate, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, vitamin and nutrient insufficiencies, advanced lipid profile, and more.

When problems, vulnerabilities, and opportunities are discovered early, we can intervene at the best possible time — now. It is unusual for a patient to undergo our Longevity Health Assessment without discovering actionable information about their health that was previously unknown.

The assessment concludes with a written report detailing our findings, what they mean, and a comprehensive roadmap to optimize your health for decades to come. If medical intervention is advised, specific details will be provided, and you can either take your plan to your doctor or work with Dr. Abendroth to implement it.

For patients who wish to join our concierge membership program, this is the gateway.

What’s Included

Information Gathering

You’ll fill out a detailed intake form so we can learn about your medical and surgical history, as well as your family history and any health concerns you may have.

Advanced Blood Work

Unless you've been to an advanced longevity clinic before, this will be the most comprehensive blood work you have ever had done. Our base lab panel was carefully curated by our triple board-certified physician, Dr. Matthew Abendroth. It includes all the basics you would expect, like complete blood count, liver enzymes, electrolytes, etc, but also a comprehensive hormone assessment, advanced lipid and cholesterol synthesis pathway assessment, fatty acid profile, Omega-3 cell membrane content, insulin sensitivity markers, vitamin levels, inflammatory markers, oxidation markers, and more.

Fibroscan Liver Elastography

This painless, non-invasive test uses ultrasound and vibration and is the gold standard for detecting liver fat and scarring. There is an epidemic of fatty liver disease in America affecting 30-42% of adults. The vast majority are unaware of it. Fatty liver has become the leading cause of liver failure, having overtaken alcohol. Your liver is critical to every other system in your body, from the quality of your skin to the functioning of your brain. If discovered early, we can completely reverse fatty liver and even early fibrosis.

Cognitive Testing

Take an online battery of cognitive tests to determine your baseline cognition, which is useful for detecting later changes, quantifying improvements with therapy, such as estrogen replacement in perimenopause & menopause, and identifying problems early, such as mild cognitive impairment.

DEXA Body Composition Scan

The Gold Standard in body composition analysis. This whole-body scan uses DEXA technology to determine the proportions of bone, fat, and lean mass in your body, far more precisely than InBody or BIA. Perhaps most importantly, it tells us how much dangerous visceral abdominal fat you have and how much muscle mass you have, two factors that are key to metabolic health and longevity. Of course, it also tells us the number everyone wants to know but isn’t as crucial as visceral fat or muscle mass: total body fat.

DEXA Bone Density Scan

Typically only covered by insurance after the age of 60, when you may already have osteoporosis, we do a DEXA scan in the office during your appointment. This is the only way to find out your bone density. It is astonishing how many young people have low BMD, and there are actions you can take to improve it. Dr. Abendroth diagnosed his own osteoporosis at age 38 and has reversed the trend of bone loss — something he never would have uncovered without DEXA, until a life-altering fracture gave the first clue.

Physical Testing

In addition to VO2 max, we test several metrics of physical performance such as balance and grip strength. Grip strength serves as a proxy for overall strength and is correlated with longevity; balance decreases with age, results in falls and injuries, and can be trained.

VO2 Max Testing

VO2 Max is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize in one minute. It goes down as you age, and it’s loss is responsible for decreasing capacity for physical activity with aging. Your VO2 Max is among the best predictors of your remaining healthspan and is tightly correlated with longevity. Fortunately, it can be improved with proper training. The VO2 max test is conducted on a bicycle ergometer while wearing a mask that measures the gases you breathe out. We can see exactly how you compare with age- and sex-matched peers, where your trajectory is headed, and, most importantly, exactly what you can do to improve it. The test provides more information than just VO2 max, including anaerobic threshold, Zone 2, maximal heart rate, and more, which are used to create a personalized fitness plan designed to increase your VO2 Max so you can live longer, better.

Additional Optional Add-ons

  • Additional labs not included in the base labs, like DUTCH urine hormone metabolite testing, KBMO food sensitity testing, stool testing, and many more are available, depending your needs.

  • Screen for over 50 types of blood cancers with GRAIL

  • Detail the health of each coronary artery with Cleerly CTA to get the best picture of your cardiovascular health

  • Turn over every stone and ensure your health with whole body MRI imaging at our partner, Innovative Radiology, where we can detect hidden cancers, aneurysms, and more.

  • Get advanced breast cancer screening also available through Innovative Radiology — and not available anywhere else in the state.

  • Targeted genetic testing, like ApoE allele testing, to stratify Alzheimer’s risk and adjust intensity of intervention

Your Longevity Health Report

The assessment concludes with a comprehensive report prepared by Dr. Abendroth that details your test results and physiological findings. It provides a thorough interpretation of your current health status, risk profile, and trajectory. The report also includes evidence-based, personalized, actionable, specific recommendations and medical advice tailored to your needs and preferences covering nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, hormones, supplements, medications, and other key interventions designed to help you reduce risk and optimize long-term vitality & performance. Recommended medications or hormones can be prescribed at this time if desired. If further evaluation or referrals are suggested, that will be discussed as well.

The Process

  • Reach out and let us know you’d like to schedule a Longevity Health Assessment and ask any questions you may have.

  • After submitting your deposit and scheduling your first visit, you will receive your intake forms. These must be complete prior to your first visit.

  • On your first visit to the office, you will meet with Dr. Abendroth to review the process, go over your history and concerns, and complete your in-office testing, including DEXA scans, VO2 max testing, and liver elastography. Your lab tests will also be ordered at this time, including any additional tests you may desire or have been recommended based on your history and concerns.

  • You will receive kits in the mail for your lab testing as well as instructions for how to get it done and sent in to the labs. We will also help arrange any other furthering imaging studies that may have been ordered like Whole Body MRI or Cleerly CTA.

  • Return to the office to receive a detailed, written report of all of your findings and recommendations and review it with Dr. Abendroth. If there are any urgent findings that cannot wait for this second appointment, Dr. Abendroth will call you to discuss those findings.

  • Your report will contain a detailed and comprehensive set of recommendations for you. Where to go from there will depend on your results. You may be able to implement it on your own or with help from a health coach, personal trainer, or nutritionist. Some plans will require a doctor to implement if hormones, medications, or ongoing monitoring are required — that can be Dr. Abendroth, or you can discuss your report with your doctor. Occasionally, we find problems that require referral to a specialist. Everyone is different, and we’re here to help with whatever you need.

Q&A

  • We charge $2,850 for the Longevity Health Assessment, which includes the base labs, all the in-office testing, and the final report and consultation. Any additional testing, such as GRAIL cancer screening, whole body imaging, etc, will incur additional fees.

  • Insurance does not cover this kind of in-depth, proactive, preventive medicine. We are not in network for any insurance company and never bill insurance for our services.

  • It can take around 4 weeks to complete this assessment, due to two in-office appointments, getting labs drawn, awaiting results, and compiling your report.