Dr. Marz delves into the understanding of lab testing and the key markers relevant to determining biological age. He provides detailed insights into the interpretation of CBC, CMP, and lipid panel tests, along with nuances of readings related to glucose levels, potassium, liver enzymes, kidney function, iron levels, and hemoglobin A1c. Dr. Marz also explains the relevance of fasting insulin levels, hormone testing, and certain markers such as PSA and insulin-like growth factors. This podcast highlights the importance of being proactive about health, understanding lab results, and discussions with the physician about these tests.
00:05 Introduction and Overview
00:27 Understanding Laboratory Testing and Blood Work
01:32 Decoding Lipid Panel and Cholesterol Levels
04:10 The Impact of Triglycerides and Pre-Diabetes
06:16 LDL Particle Number and its Significance
10:52 The Role of Homocysteine in Health
15:15 The Importance of Iron Levels in the Body
21:32 Understanding Complete Blood Count (CBC)
24:26 The Effect of Testosterone on Blood Production
25:10 Understanding the Importance of Bloodletting
25:51 The Role of Menstrual Cycles in Women's Health
26:38 Understanding Hemoglobin and Its Impact on Health
27:44 Comprehensive Metabolic Test: What You Need to Know
28:00 The Importance of Glucose Levels and Its History
30:21 The Role of Potassium in Our Health
36:28 Understanding Liver Enzymes and Kidney Function
43:47 The Importance of Hormones in Our Health
44:33 Understanding the Importance of Vitamins in Our Health
45:20 Screening for Males: Understanding PSA
46:35 Understanding Insulin Like Growth Factor
47:16 Conclusion and Further Resources
