Evidence check: Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test in the context of longevity

The MyBody-X Cardio Risk Check measures standard lipids (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) and hsCRP – the same markers a doctor would order in a routine lab. Its value lies in convenience, not in unique or novel biomarkers. In the context of longevity, these parameters are relevant but insufficient: a comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment for healthy aging should include Lp(a), ApoB, fasting glucose, HbA1c, and possibly genetic risk variants (e.g., 9p21, PCSK9). The test is not diagnostic; abnormal results require medical follow-up. The evidence for the individual markers is strong (human-strong), but the product itself offers no added value over a standard clinical lab test. Marketing often overstates the uniqueness. For longevity planning, a physician-guided risk stratification is recommended.