Biohacking Update: 2024 Q2 Results and Q4 Targets
From exceptional scores in rate of aging and VO2 max to concerning body fat levels, and a mix of bloodwork markers, here’s my latest personal biometric health data.
I’ve received my results from the latest round of biometric tests. This write-up is data-focused. For more on the motivations behind my health and longevity pursuits, check out this related article:
The tests covered below include: DunedinPace, VO2 Max, DEXA scan, blood panel, and Oura ring data.
Let’s dive in.
DunedinPace Rate of Aging Test
“DunedinPACE is associated with chronic disease morbidity and mortality. Within 7 years from testing, those with a faster pace of aging face a 56% increased risk of death and a 54% increased risk for diagnosis of a chronic disease.” [Results Report]
Lower scores are better.
My Scores
- Feb 2023: 0.65
- Apr 2024: 0.69
The good: Both of my results are exceptionally good. The lowest score I’ve seen published on https://rejuvenationolympics.com/ is 0.665. My results surpass any biohacker or longevity practitioner that I’m aware of. I’m the green dot in the graph above, near the bottom edge of all known results.
The bad: My results have slightly worsened over the past year.
Q4 Target: 0.65
VO2 Max
“Cardiorespiratory fitness, as measured by maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), is related to functional capacity and human performance and has been shown to be a strong and independent predictor of all-cause and disease-specific mortality.” [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293447/]
My Score
April 2024: 52.2
The good: My score falls into the elite category based on the paper and above.
The bad: The world record is around 96.7. I don’t expect to reach that level in this lifetime.
Q4 Target: 57
DEXA Scan
“After adjustment for multiple potential confounding factors, every one-unit increase in BMI was associated with a 12% reduction in the odds of healthy survival (95% CI 10–14%). Compared with lean women (BMI 18.5–22.9), obese women (BMI ≥ 30) had 79% lower odds of healthy survival to the age of ≥70 (95% CI 71–85%).” [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4032609]
My Score
April 2024: Total Body Fat 27% (50th percentile) The bad: This is my worst result across all tests.
The good: Losing weight is likely my highest ROI health endeavor.
Q4 Target: 20% or less
Comprehensive Blood Panel
I used InsideTracker to test and analyze 45 biomarkers. Thus far, I am using their algorithm to determine the status of these markers and consulting with my physician regarding outliers.
My Scores
Feb 2023: At Risk: 5; Needs Improvement: 11; Optimized: 34
Apr 2024: At Risk: 3; Needs Improvement: 11; Optimized: 36
The good: My trend in all categories except fitness improved:
Heart health: Needs work → Fair
Metabolism: Fair → Good
Gut health: Fair → Good
Fitness: Optimal → Optimal
Inflammation: Good → Optimal
Endurance: Optimal → Optimal
Recovery: Good → Optimal
Cognition: Good → Optimal
Hormones: Good → Optimal
Sleep: Optimal → Optimal
The bad: While I definitely improved my cholesterol (and ApoB) numbers, cardiovascular health remains my biggest risk factor and still needs work.
Q4 Target: Bring HbA1c, ApoB, and SHBG to optimal levels.
Sleep and Activity Tracking
I use the Oura ring to track my sleep and activity — the scores range from 0 to 100.
My Scores
Apr 2023 3-mo average: 79 sleep, 79 readiness, 74 activity
Apr 2024 3-mo average: 65 sleep, 74 readiness, 82 activity
Night HRV
Apr 2023: 49
Apr 2024: 42
The good: My activity score increased.
The bad: Everything else decreased.
Q4 Targets: HRV 45; sleep 80
Summary
My DunedinPace and VO2 Max are stellar; no improvements needed, but I aim to boost my VO2 max as a side effect of losing weight.
My bloodwork is mostly good and improving, but I plan to implement a few targeted interventions.
My Body Fat Percentage and Sleep are poor. This is where I intend to focus most of my efforts.
I’m in the process of developing protocols for the coming months to help achieve these targets.
Follow along here, or at miahwilde.com, for further updates, protocols, musings, and resources on health and prosperity.
Be well and die later,
Miah
