Common mistakes around Longevity Labor

The term 'Longevity Labor' is not well-defined, but common mistakes in this area include: 1) Over-reliance on single genetic tests (e.g., FTO, MC4R) for diet personalization – evidence is weak, mostly GWAS or mechanistic. 2) Neglecting environmental and lifestyle factors in favor of genetic determinism. 3) Self-interpreting biomarkers (e.g., cortisol, TSH) from home tests without clinical confirmation – single readings are not diagnostic. 4) Using unvalidated tests for children (e.g., microbiome after antibiotics, IgG food intolerance). 5) Ignoring safety warnings (e.g., iron overload with high ferritin). Evidence for many consumer offerings is mixed or marketing-driven. A holistic approach with medical guidance remains the gold standard.