How are Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test and longevity related?

The MyBody-X Cardio Risk Check analyzes genetic variants and biomarkers associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and inflammation. Since cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, reducing cardiovascular risk is a key contributor to increased lifespan. The link to longevity is therefore indirect: better cardiovascular health supports healthy aging. However, the predictive power of such tests is limited – individual SNPs or biomarkers typically have small effect sizes, and longevity is multifactorial (lifestyle, environment, other genes). Evidence is based on GWAS and epidemiological studies (human-moderate). Marketing claims that directly equate a cardio risk score with a 'longevity score' should be viewed skeptically. The test can provide useful orientation but does not replace a clinical risk assessment. Safety note: avoid false reassurance or unnecessary anxiety.