Longevity Medicine FAQs
This package is ideal for:
- Adults looking to maintain lifelong mobility, strength, and endurance
- Those interested in proactive health monitoring and disease prevention
- Athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to optimize training and recovery as they age
- People concerned about cardiovascular health, metabolic function, and body composition
The Longevity Medicine Package is a comprehensive health and performance assessment designed to help you optimize longevity, maintain physical function, and reduce the risk of age-related decline. By combining advanced diagnostic tools with expert guidance, this package provides a data-driven approach to sustaining an active and healthy lifestyle at every stage of life.
This package offers a comprehensive evaluation of key longevity markers, including:
- Coronary Artery Calcium Score + CT Lung Screen – Assesses coronary artery calcium levels to evaluate heart disease risk.
- Targeted Bloodwork – Provides insights into metabolic health, inflammation, and key longevity biomarkers. (lipid panel, HbA1c, fasting Insulin, comprehensive metabolic panel, hsCRP, Vit D, ApoB)
- DXA Body Composition – Measures fat mass, lean muscle mass, and bone density to track body composition changes over time.
- VO2max Testing – Evaluates cardiovascular fitness, a key predictor of long-term health and mortality risk.
- Functional Movement & Strength Screening – Identifies mobility restrictions, muscular imbalances, and strength deficits that may impact long-term health.
- Dietary Analysis – Assesses current eating habits and nutrient intake to optimize health and performance.
- Sports Medicine/Lifestyle Medicine Physician Consultation – A one-on-one consult with a physician to review results and develop a personalized action plan.
- Lifestyle, Physical Activity & Dietary Recommendations – Tailored strategies for improving movement, nutrition, and daily habits to support lifelong health.
This assessment identifies early indicators of cardiovascular risk, metabolic dysfunction, and musculoskeletal health to help you take preventive action before issues arise. By addressing these key factors, you can:
- Improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Maintain lean muscle mass and bone density for strength and mobility as you age.
- Optimize metabolism and prevent metabolic disorders such as diabetes.
- Enhance aerobic capacity (VO2max), a powerful predictor of long-term health and function.
- Reduce injury risk and improve movement efficiency.
- Personalize diet and exercise strategies to support lifelong health.
Preparation depends on the specific tests included, specific pre-test instructions will be provided. General guidelines include:
- For bloodwork: Fast (no food or drinks except water) for 8-12 hours before testing.
- For Coronary Artery Calcium Score + CT Lung Screen: No special preparation is required but avoid caffeine before the scan.
- For DXA Scan: Wear light clothing without metal and avoid large meals beforehand.
- For VO2max and Functional Movement Testing: Wear athletic clothing and bring running shoes. Avoid strenuous exercise 1-2 days before and on the day of testing.
- For Dietary Analysis: Keep a detailed food log for 3 days before your appointment.
Due to multidisciplinary nature of this package, testing and consultation take place at 3 separate locations.
The Coronary Artery Calcium Score + CT Lung Screen (CAC score) will be performed at a UC Davis Health radiology location, and the scan will take approximately 20 minutes.
Bloodwork can be collected at any UC Davis Health or Quest laboratory location, and the blood draw should take approximately 15 minutes.
The rest of the assessments (DXA, VO2, movement and strength screen) will take place in one combined visit that should last around 2.5 hours.
The consultation visit to review results and recommendations with the physician and exercise specialist will be 60 minutes, as will the Dietician consult. This part of the visit may be able to be scheduled on the same day as the DXA/VO2/movement screening assessments.
Yes! You will receive a comprehensive report summarizing your results, including:
- Cardiovascular risk assessment (CAC Score, bloodwork analysis)
- Body composition breakdown (DXA scan)
- Metabolic and cardiovascular fitness evaluation (VO2max test)
- Functional movement and strength insights
- Nutritional analysis and dietary recommendations
- A personalized lifestyle action plan based on your results
Our physician and specialists will review the findings with you and provide evidence-based recommendations to help you optimize your health and longevity.
Once to measure your variables and get started.
Annually or biannually for ongoing health monitoring and prevention.
All of the assessments are available individually as well so help you monitor specific metrics and track changes more often.
Yes! The combination of DXA body composition analysis, metabolic testing, dietary evaluation, and exercise recommendations allows us to create a highly personalized approach to weight management, muscle maintenance, and fitness optimization.
While this package is not a diagnostic medical screening, it provides early indicators of health risks, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, osteoporosis, and muscle loss. The CT Calcium Score and bloodwork can help detect warning signs before symptoms appear, allowing for proactive lifestyle changes and medical follow-up if necessary.