What Your Blood Really Says: Using Blood Tests for Preventive Health. Blood tests can reveal far more about your health than most people realize, often long before symptoms appear.

In this episode, I explain how blood work can be used as a powerful preventive tool, not just to diagnose disease. We talk about what common blood tests can tell you about your metabolism, thyroid, hormones, nutrient status, and cardiovascular risk, and why “normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health. You’ll learn why some nutrients need to be tested in whole blood or red blood cells rather than serum, which markers are often overlooked, and how to choose the right tests without overtesting.

This episode is for anyone who wants to move beyond guesswork and use blood tests to gain clarity, track progress, and make more informed health decisions.

Takeaways:

Blood tests can reveal new health information.

Early detection through blood tests aids in prevention.

Doctors often check for severe health issues, not optimal health.

Optimal ranges in blood tests are crucial for overall health.

TSH is just one parameter for assessing thyroid health.

Vitamin D levels should ideally be between 60 and 80.

Magnesium should be tested in red blood cells for accuracy.

Cortisol levels significantly affect energy levels throughout the day.

Supplement dosages vary from person to person.

Retesting is essential to confirm the effectiveness of health protocols.

(blood tests, health insights, optimal ranges, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal health, cortisol, supplements, retesting)

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