A Complete Guide to Health Testing

​"People have to take this into their own hands. I still think that if you're doing this testing in the long run, you're gonna save money."

Welcome to another episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast. In this episode, I provide a comprehensive guide to testing and quantifying your health. I emphasize the importance of tracking your health to ensure you're doing the right things for your body. I discussed various tests that should be done every year, including micronutrient and vitamin levels, cholesterol panel, hormone levels, glucose tolerance test, and liver function test. I also recommend tests for body composition, muscle strength, full-body mobility, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, I suggest one-time tests for APOE genotype and MTHFR mutation. Overall, these tests provide actionable information to improve your health and prevent future issues.


Takeaways

--Regular testing and quantifying of your health is important to ensure you're doing the right things for your body.
-- Tests that should be done every year include micronutrient and vitamin levels, cholesterol panel, hormone levels, glucose tolerance test, and liver function test.
-- Tests for body composition, muscle strength, full body mobility, and cardiovascular health should also be done regularly.
-- One-time tests for APOE genotype and MTHFR mutation can provide valuable information about your risk for certain health conditions.
-- These tests provide actionable information to improve your health and prevent future issues.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Testing and Quantifying Your Health
04:04 The Essential Yearly Tests: Micronutrient, Cholesterol, Hormone, Glucose, and Liver Function
11:25 Understanding Cholesterol and Lipoproteins
14:13 The Significance of Hormone Levels
24:50 Body Composition and Muscle Strength
30:34 Full Body Mobility and Cardiovascular Health
35:21 Cancer Screening and Risk Assessment
43:16 One-Time Tests: APOE Genotype and MTHFR Mutation
47:08 Conclusion: Taking Action and Tracking Your Health

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