565. Biomarkers to Determine Metabolic Health
The Doctor Is In Podcast - A podcast by Dr. A.W. Martin and Dr. A.P. Martin
Dr. Martin shares his favourite tests to determine if you are metabolically unwell. When requesting a blood test from your doctor, be sure to ask for testing of the following: Vitamin D Vitamin B12 C-reactive protein (CRP) Triglycerides HDL cholesterol Fasting glucose or A1C Fibrinogen Homocysteine Into today’s episode, Dr. Martin explains each test and shares the optimal range you should be in. He explains that many of the tests are not routine, so you need to ask your doctor. He continues to stress the importance of vitamin D and shares how doctors got it wrong, saying cholesterol is a bad thing!
