Biological age tests overpromise; science isn’t ready for personal health use
TL;DR
Tests that claim to reveal your biological age (often via epigenetic clocks) are booming, but scientists warn results vary widely, aren’t FDA-approved for personal health decisions, and can mislead individuals or worsen health disparities; these clocks are more reliable for population studies than for individual diagnosis or guidance.
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