Anti-Aging Test in Toledo

Diet

• I tend to eat like most Americans, shop at traditional grocery stores and follow the standard guidelines for food.
• I drink tap water, diet or sugary beverages most days.
• I prefer beer or mixed drinks > 2 drinks/day

• I try to eat a diet that is lower in refined carbs and higher in animal protein and fats.
• I mostly drink purified water, tea (green, black, herbal) or coffee.
• When I drink alcohol
  I prefer wine, but often drink > 5oz/day

• My diet is 80% organic plant-based with 5+ servings of veggies /day & good fats: olive oil, nuts,etc
• I only eat fish that is wild caught or meat that is grass-fed
• I drink spring water, tea (green, black, herbal) or coffee.
• I drink red wine limit of 5oz /day

Fasting

• I have never fasted

• I have attempted a fast once or twice in my lifetime.

• I fast regularly, at least once a year with intermittent fasting or a diet that mimics fasting.

Exercise

• I don’t or rarely exercise.
• I try to avoid manual labor around the house.
• I don’t exercise my brain

• I exercise when I have time or inconsistently.
• I do light housekeeping or yard work.
• I sometimes do puzzles or read

• I exercise on a regular basis, both resistance and aerobic activities.
• I do most manual labor in my home.
• I do brain exercises and learn new tasks

Blood Tests

• Inflammatory markers and blood sugar control above lab normal or unknown. (CRP, HgbA1C, fasting insulin, etc.)

• Inflammatory markers and blood sugar control within lab normal. (CRP, HgbA1C, fasting insulin, etc.)

• Inflammatory markers and blood sugar control below lab normal. (CRP, HgbA1C, fasting insulin, etc.)

Social/Spiritual

• I only have one or two friends or family members I can count on. I don’t have a spiritual connection.

• I have a small group of friends or family members that I rely on. I occasionally find the need to connect to God.

• I have a large network of friends and family that offer constant support. I attend a place of worship regularly.

Sleep

• My sleep schedule is inconsistent and insomnia is a problem.
• I work night shifts

• My sleep schedule is regular but 6 hours or less / night.

• I sleep 7-8 hours regularly, and rarely wake-up more than once in the night.