I’m 28 and interested in longevity treatment through functional medicine. Is it too early to start?
The question, asked by a man aged 18 to 29
I’m generally healthy, but I want to be more proactive about ageing rather than waiting until I develop health problems. I’ve been reading about functional medicine and longevity programmes that use detailed health assessments and personalised plans. Is this something worth considering at 28, and what would a doctor typically look at before recommending a programme?
This is not early. It is, in fact, a good time to start in your 20s. Here is why:
From your 20s to 30s, your body is able to build most of its muscle and bone mass. This is what helps you later on in life.
The silent changes like insulin resistance, cholesterol, and inflammation can start rising years before without any symptoms.
The habits that you work on now are easier to carry.
A baseline number is better to know so you can keep track and know what is changing moving forward.
At 28, Longevity is not about reversing ageing. It is about preserving your health, so you don’t have to fix it later. It is like an investment in yourself. These efforts compound over years.
Suggested Tests
- A detailed family history
- HbA1c, fasting insulin
- Lipid profile with ApoB
- Lipoprotein(a)
- hs-CRP
- TSH
- Vitamin D, vitamin B12 and ferritin
- Liver function tests
- Blood pressure
- A baseline fitness assessment covering strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
- A sleep and stress assessment
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, we work on the longevity plan for young and healthy individuals who want to stay this way.
We do a baseline assessment considering your family history, metabolic markers, ApoB, lipoprotein(a), inflammation, vitamins, and a fitness test.
A personalised nutrition plan including your strength training, stress and sleep management, all planned as per your test results.
Fitness testing of markers like strength, and body composition to track your progress.
A nutritionist, trainer, and doctor helping you build habits that last, along with advanced therapies like IV nutrition and peptides.
An annual review to track your numbers and adjustments if any major life changes.
Starting at 28 actually means you’ll need fewer interventions later. This is the best investment you can make.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Engage in strength training regularly to start gaining muscle.
- Muscles and bones that are developed early in life ensure healthy ageing in the future.
- Make sure you have a balanced meal that consists of adequate protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
- Note your sleeping patterns and stress levels, and try to adjust accordingly.
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