Blood markers to test

Regarding blood markers to test, Andrew Huberman and Dr. Casey Means 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.