In this episode, I share my recommendations for blood testing for health, disease screening, and peak performance with particular relevance to fitness-minded males who want to age gracefully.
Unfortunately, typical screening is just scratching the surface and there are many flawed and dated misconceptions about mainstream medical system blood screening and disease risk factors,  so I wanted to talk about which tests I recommend, counter some of the misconceptions and misinterpretations about this topic, and share commentary from highly respected ancestral health leaders like Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dr. Ron Sinha, Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. Paul Saladino, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and Dr. Layne Norton.
After listening to this show, you will come away with a better understanding of your test results and also with an understanding of how you can take more control of your blood testing. One way to accomplish this is by ordering tests directly and getting results via the Internet—I have done this myself for many years by testing my male hormone profiles frequently and tracking the results against my lifestyle practices (hint: overtraining tanks testosterone).
Enjoy this episode, and feel free to share it with any cardiologist so he she can reply ‘who dis clown?’”
 
TIMESTAMPS:
Brad has done much research on blood tests. His knowledge and personal experience, brings solid information we all should be aware of. [00:45]
The blood test results you typically get from your doctor don’t go very far. [01:51]
Any talk of your “good cholesterol is good” and your “bad cholesterol is bad”, is coming from someone who is 40 or 50 years behind the emerging research. [03:39]
The triglycerides to HDL ratio is the single most important marker for heart disease. [05:31]
There are some things to analyze on your own blood report. Ask for fasting blood insulin. And test your body composition for free. [12:14]
As you age, it is important to focus on the sex hormone panels. Testosterone is an extremely important hormone. [19:20]
Vitamin D technically is a hormone rather than a vitamin. It is important for cancer prevention. Learn about proper sun exposure. [27:04]
Some other important tests are hemoglobin, hematocrit, and iron. High blood viscosity is a red flag.  [33:30]
Fasting glucose and HB A1C levels can predict what your blood sugar is like. [37:19]
A quick analysis of your waistline is to look at the waist to height ratio.  The waist in inches should be half of the height in inches. [41:20]
Colonoscopy and mammograms are important but you need to beware about false positives and the stress they cause. Insist on thorough EKG. [43:20]
Blood pressure is something you can monitor at home. There are many causes of high unhealthy blood pressure that can be handled by changes you can make.  [48:12]
In summary, stay on top of your blood readings, especially if you are an active athlete. Testosterone is especially important as you age. [49:30]
Brad talks about handling illnesses naturally rather than depending on prescription medications which mask the symptoms you are experiencing. [50:28]
 
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