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Function vs Superpower

An updated 2026 Function vs Superpower blood test comparison covering price, biomarkers, testing cadence, apps, clinician support, and what happens after your results arrive. Empirical Health is included as a lower-cost alternative.

Fact-checked September 3, 2026

The short answer

Choose Function Health ($365/year) if an included mid-year retest and broader specialty testing matter most. Choose Superpower ($349/year) if you want the lower entry price, one annual draw, an action plan, and care-team access. Consider Empirical Health ($190/year) if you want 100+ biomarkers with physician interpretation.

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Function Health vs Superpower comparison

Function Health and Empirical each test 100+ biomarkers. Superpower claims 100+ metrics, but independent audits put its direct measurements closer to 55–59. This table focuses on what a buyer actually receives.

Feature Empirical Health Function Health Superpower
Price $190/year $365/year $349/year
NY/NJ pricing $190/year $365/year May vary
Biomarkers 100+ 100+ 100+ metrics
iOS app
Android app
Web app
ApoB (Apolipoprotein B)
Lp(a) (Lipoprotein(a))
hs-CRP (High-sensitivity CRP)
Full lipid panel
HbA1c
Vitamin B12 MMA proxy
Folate
Personalized nutrition plans Protocols (beta) Personalized plan
Wearable integration
Testing cadence included Annual panel Annual + mid-year retest Annual panel
Clinician support Physician-interpreted Clinician review On-demand care team
Prescription access Advanced plan Not included Marketplace access

The 55–59 range reflects Function's allegation and an independent panel count, respectively. Data checked September 3, 2026 against Function's current pricing, Function's test list, and Superpower's current membership page.

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100+ biomarkers for $190

Comprehensive testing of cardiovascular, metabolic, nutritional, and inflammatory function.

Lifetime heart attack risk
10-year heart attack risk
Non-HDL/Cholesterol Ratio
LDL/Cholesterol Ratio

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All three explain results and suggest next steps. Empirical pairs physician-interpreted testing with personalized nutrition, exercise, sleep, and wearable insights.

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Nutrition Tracking

Log meals with AI-powered food recognition. Track the nutrients that matter for heart health—sodium, potassium, fiber, and saturated fat—aligned with DASH diet guidelines.

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Meal Recommendations

Personalized DASH-aligned meal suggestions based on dietary preferences and health goals. Making the heart-healthy choice the easy choice.

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Exercise Guidance

Integration with Apple Watch and other wearables to track activity. Personalized exercise plans that fit your fitness level.

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Sleep Optimization

Sleep tracking and insights to help you understand how rest impacts your heart health.

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