{"id":40735,"date":"2026-01-22T10:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solongevity.com\/longevity-news\/longevity-medicine-and-biohacking-here-is-what-to-watch-out-for\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:22:09","slug":"longevity-medicine-biohacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solongevity.com\/en\/longevity-news\/longevity-medicine-biohacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Longevity Medicine and Biohacking: Here Is What to Watch Out For"},"content":{"rendered":"

The desire to live longer<\/strong> and in good health<\/strong> has made popular technologies<\/strong> and practices that until yesterday were reserved for a few. From metabolic measurements<\/strong> to intravenous therapies<\/strong>, the market today offers “packages” accessible to everyone. However, an underlying problem<\/strong> emerges: people often look at price or fashion, ignoring that these practices, if performed outside a rigorous clinical context and without a thorough medical history and assessment, can be ineffective<\/strong> or, worse, risky. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe fundamental point is not that longevity medicine <\/strong> \u2014 which is a serious and promising science \u2014 is dangerous in itself. The real risk lies in practices suggested without control<\/strong>, verification and personalization \u2014 explains Alberto Cerasari<\/b>, Medical Director and clinical lead of the SoLongevity Clinic in Milan \u2014 That is why it is necessary to distinguish between simply purchasing a service and a genuine medical pathway<\/strong>\u201d. <\/p>\n

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Diagnostics: measuring does not mean knowing how to assess<\/b><\/h2>\n

A striking example concerns diagnostics<\/strong>, the starting point of every pathway. Today there is a great deal of talk about measuring VO2 max <\/a><\/strong>(the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can use during intense physical exercise), an excellent indicator of physical fitness and longevity potential. <\/p>\n

\u201cMany facilities offer this test as a simple number to obtain \u2014 Cerasari points out \u2014 In a specialized clinic<\/strong>, on the other hand, VO2 max measurement is part of a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)<\/b> with an electrocardiogram<\/b>, performed by a physician. The difference is substantial: while a simple meter tells you how much oxygen you consume, the clinical test assesses how the heart and lungs react under stress<\/strong>. This makes it possible to detect arrhythmias or risks of ischemia that a fitness tracker or a non-medical test would never see. Discovering a silent heart problem while being monitored in a clinic is prevention<\/strong> and can save a life\u201d. Fitness to push the body to its limits must be certified by a physician, especially at a time when cardiovascular diseases are on the rise. <\/p>\n

The same applies to body composition analysis<\/strong>. Tools such as bioimpedance analysis<\/strong>, if not interpreted by a specialist, can provide distorted data because they are affected by a great many factors \u2014 such as hydration level, the hormonal cycle, diet or previous diseases \u2014 leading to wrong advice. In this case too, technology is useful only if there is a “clinical brain” guiding it. <\/p>\n

Therapies: why the medical history is needed<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cSpeaking of therapeutic interventions<\/strong> \u2014 Cerasari continues \u2014 the risk increases when active technologies or substances are used without knowing the person’s medical history\u201d.<\/p>\n

Photobiomodulation<\/b><\/a> and infrared therapy<\/b>, for example, are often presented in non-specialized centers as harmless beauty treatments, and are offered to anyone. In reality, given their stimulatory effect on cells, they can have contraindications<\/strong> in people who are pregnant, have previous dermatological diseases or a history of cancer. \u201cStimulating cellular activity in a person who has an oncological risk or a suspicious skin lesion without a prior dermatological assessment is a gamble \u2014 the expert stresses \u2014 Once again we are saying that the technology is valid, but it needs the filter of a physician\u201d. <\/p>\n

Intravenous supplementation<\/b><\/a> too, for example with NAD+<\/strong>, is a widely used method, but it is not trivial. While oral supplements are generally safe, intravenous administration is a medical procedure<\/strong> in every respect: it can cause overload<\/strong> of the circulatory system or the production of metabolites which, in some predisposed individuals, could increase cardiovascular risk. \u201cTachycardia<\/strong>, breathlessness<\/strong> or malaise during the infusion are signals that must be managed by trained healthcare staff<\/strong> \u2014 Cerasari reiterates \u2014 The same applies to oxygen-<\/b>ozone therapy <\/b><\/a>and to intermittent hypoxia\/hyperoxia.<\/b> These are not practices \u2018for everyone\u2019. They require prior checks<\/strong> and monitoring<\/strong> during administration because they deliberately put the body under stress. And one must know how to manage emergencies, however rare\u201d. <\/p>\n

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\nThe most common mistake is buying standardized “longevity packages”. True longevity medicine is precision medicine<\/b><\/a>: what serves one person could be useless or harmful for another. There is no one-size-fits-all protocol. \u201cA serious pathway always begins with an initial check-up<\/strong> that assesses the overall state of health to rule out unnecessary therapies and focus only on those that are necessary<\/strong> \u2014 Cerasari continues \u2014 One must be wary of the term “anti-aging<\/strong>” used as a magic slogan. The real goal is to delay the onset of chronic diseases and optimize vital functions as age advances. To do so safely, technology is a valuable ally, but only if guided by the expert hand of a physician who knows, before the ‘trend’, the person in front of them\u201d. <\/p>\n

At the SoLongevity Clinic, our first-contact check-up<\/strong>, lasting about two hours with the Longevity Doctor<\/strong> for the initial medical history, offers an important first projection of the person’s state of health: a highly appreciated entry point that becomes for us the starting note for planning a pathway.<\/p>\n

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