5 key biomarkers can tell you how well you're aging: doctor
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Dr. Florence Comite identifies five key numerical biomarkers—fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HbA1c, cholesterol risk ratio, and free testosterone—that can indicate how well you are aging and warn of disease before symptoms appear.
- She recommends monitoring these biomarkers starting between ages 25 and 30 to establish a baseline and proactively manage aging-related disorders rather than reacting to disease.
- Fasting insulin is highlighted as a crucial but often overlooked biomarker, as elevated insulin levels can signal early metabolic dysfunction even when glucose levels appear normal.
- Comite advocates for tighter optimal ranges than conventional standards, such as fasting glucose in the 70s to 80s mg/dL, HbA1c below 5.0%, and a cholesterol risk ratio of 2 or under to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- These biomarkers should be interpreted together alongside factors like body composition, lifestyle habits, family history, and environmental exposures to provide a comprehensive health assessment.
