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Function Health vs Superpower vs InsideTracker vs Empirical Health

Compare testing, follow-up, and total cost. Empirical starts at $190/year for 100+ biomarkers, with medical care available through the Advanced plan when you need it.

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Function vs Superpower vs InsideTracker vs Empirical Comparison

Empirical has the lowest starting price of these four options, with physician-interpreted results and a path to medical care.

Feature Empirical Health Function Health Superpower InsideTracker
Starting price $190/year $365/year $349/year $489 membership + first test
Biomarker coverage 100+ in annual panel 100+ annual; 160+ tests/year 150+ annually across baseline + retest Up to 48 in Ultimate
Included testing Annual panel Annual + mid-year retest Baseline + retest One Ultimate test
Results and guidance Physician interpretation + personalized guidance Clinician-reviewed results Personalized plan + care team Personalized wellness recommendations
Medical care if needed Available through Advanced plan Does not provide treatment Care team + prescription marketplace Share results with your own physician
Wearable integration

Checked September 18, 2026. Starting prices exclude optional services; testing cadence and treatment benefits differ by plan. Sources: Function pricing, Function FAQ, Superpower membership, Superpower FAQ, InsideTracker Ultimate, and InsideTracker panel coverage.

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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

My cholesterol has been high for several years. Empirical Health has helped me understand what this means for my health and how to improve it.

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Start with affordable testing and personalized guidance. When you need medical care, Empirical’s Advanced plan provides access to treatment, prescriptions, and referrals when appropriate.

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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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