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The most common mistake in supplementation is skipping the baseline. Without knowing your actual levels, you're guessing. These at-home and mail-in tests let you verify exactly what your body needs — and measure whether what you're doing is working. Every test below maps to a specific EBL supplement or protocol category.

The Founder
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Founding Professor of Anti-Aging Studies  ·  A.B.A.A.H.P. Diplomate  ·  47 Years in Nutrition & Longevity
Educational use only. These tests provide wellness information, not medical diagnosis. Do not start, stop, or change medications, supplements, or treatment based on test results alone. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Test Strips
Berkeley Life
Instant Result
Salivary nitrite levels — a proxy for systemic nitric oxide bioavailability. Validated against lab salivary nitrite measures (PMC study, r=0.76).
Nitric oxide production declines ~50% between ages 40 and 70. Low NO is associated with endothelial dysfunction, elevated blood pressure, and reduced exercise capacity.
Target range
Color chart: Low to Optimal — results in 15 seconds
Method
Saliva strip — no blood draw
Price
~$20–$30 / 50 strips
Cardiovascular Nitric Oxide
TruDiagnostic TruAge Complete
TruDiagnostic
Most Comprehensive
DNA methylation patterns across multiple epigenetic clocks (Horvath, GrimAge, PhenoAge, DunedinPACE). GrimAge is currently the strongest single predictor of all-cause mortality in the published literature.
A single number that integrates your rate of aging across cellular systems. More predictive than any individual biomarker.
Target range
Biological age below chronological age — DunedinPACE below 1.0
Method
Finger-prick or saliva, mail-in
Price
~$299–$499
NAD+ Senolytics Biological Age
Ulta Lab Tests hsCRP + Homocysteine Panel
Ulta Lab Tests
Best Value Panel
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (systemic inflammation marker) + homocysteine (B-vitamin pathway / cardiovascular risk marker)
Homocysteine above 10–12 µmol/L is associated with cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease even within "normal" clinical range. hsCRP above 1.0 mg/L indicates chronic low-grade inflammation — the substrate for most age-related disease.
Target range
hsCRP <1.0 mg/L — homocysteine <10 µmol/L (longevity target <8)
Method
Blood draw at Quest/LabCorp
Price
~$64
B Vitamins / Methylation Inflammation Cardiovascular
Everlywell 360 Full Panel
Everlywell
Best For Beginners
Broad panel — cardiovascular markers, metabolic (fasting glucose, HbA1c, insulin), thyroid, hormones (testosterone, DHEA-S, cortisol), vitamins (D, B12), inflammation
A full-system snapshot. Identifies the specific gaps to prioritize before building a supplement stack. Results reviewed by independent physician.
Target range
Multiple biomarker-specific ranges — results reviewed by independent physician
Method
Finger-prick at-home, CLIA-certified labs
Price
~$250–$400
Hormonal Metabolic Thyroid Vitamins
ZRT Laboratory Hormone Panel
ZRT Laboratory
Clinician Grade
DHEA-S, free testosterone, estradiol, cortisol (4-point diurnal if selected), progesterone
Hormonal context for fatigue, body composition, recovery, and cognitive function. Declines with age and often missed entirely by standard panels.
Target range
Sex- and age-specific optimal ranges (not just "normal")
Method
Dried blood spot + saliva, mail-in CLIA lab
Price
~$150–$250
Hormonal Adaptogens Reproductive Health
Ulta Lab Tests RBC Magnesium
Ulta Lab Tests
Often Missed
Magnesium concentration inside red blood cells — far more accurate than serum magnesium (which stays normal until severe depletion)
Magnesium is a cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions. Approximately 45% of US adults are below optimal intake. Serum magnesium misses most deficiency.
Target range
5.2–6.8 mg/dL (RBC, not serum)
Method
Blood draw at local lab
Price
~$25–$40
Magnesium Metabolic Sleep
Process
How to use this page
1
Pick the test most relevant to your current supplement stack or health concern — match to the EBL category tags on each card.
2
Establish your baseline before starting any new protocol. Without a starting value, you cannot know whether an intervention is working.
3
Re-test after 90 days to verify your intervention is producing a measurable change in the direction of your target range.

Educational use only. Do not start, stop, or change medications, supplements, or treatment based on this tool. These tests provide wellness information, not medical diagnosis or treatment. All partner links go directly to the test provider's website. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before acting on test results.

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