Myths vs facts: Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test and longevity

The 'Cardio Risk Check' or 'Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test' is often marketed as a tool for longevity. Fact: Some genetic variants (e.g., 9p21, APOE) are associated with increased risk, but effect sizes are small. Most cardiovascular disease is driven by lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, smoking, blood pressure, cholesterol). A DNA test alone cannot reliably predict lifespan. Myth: The test predicts your 'remaining years'. Reality: Even polygenic risk scores have limited predictive power and are not validated for clinical decision-making. Moreover, the provided context lacks specific data on this test – evidence is unclear. A comprehensive cardiovascular screening (blood pressure, lipid panel, glucose) combined with lifestyle counseling is far more informative than a standalone DNA test. Beware of exaggerated marketing: customer counts are not clinical evidence.