• Blood markers to test

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    Regarding blood markers to test, and recommend a range of essential biomarkers for assessing overall health and specific conditions.

    Dr. Casey Means' Recommended Blood Markers:

    1. ApoB - Important for cardiovascular health
    2. Uric Acid - Indicator of gout and kidney health
    3. Fasting Insulin - Crucial for understanding metabolic functions
    4. HOMA (Homeostatic Model Assessment) - Measuring insulin resistance
    5. Iron Levels - Key for detecting anemia and other conditions
    6. hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) - Marker for inflammation
    7. Liver Function Tests (GGT) - Assessing liver health

    Andrew Huberman's Recommended Blood Markers:

    1. IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1) - Linked to growth hormone levels
    2. Testosterone - Important for both men and women
    3. Estrogen - Present as estradiol in tests, relevant for both genders
    4. Free Testosterone - Measures unbound testosterone
    5. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - Important for androgenic activity
    6. Cortisol - Should be checked in the morning, fasted
    7. Creatinine - Monitors kidney function, consider creatine intake
    8. LDL Cholesterol - Key cardiovascular risk factor
    9. ApoB - Another cardiovascular marker
    10. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) - Relevant for hormone transport
    11. Progesterone and Prolactin - Especially important for women

    For women, it's crucial to time these tests according to the menstrual cycle (mid-follicular or mid-luteal phase) for consistency. This helps accurately measure hormonal fluctuations and related health insights 1 2.

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