which blood panel should i ask my doctor?

When discussing blood panels to request from your doctor, Andrew Huberman suggests a comprehensive approach.

Recommended Tests

1. Basic Metabolic Panel:

   • Fasting glucose
   • Fasting triglycerides
   • HDL cholesterol
   • Hemoglobin A1c
   • Total cholesterol
   • Waist circumference and blood pressure should also be measured as part of metabolic health assessment 1.

2. Advanced Recommendations:

   • Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
   • Uric acid
   • Fasting insulin
   • High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)
   • Liver function tests such as GGT 2.

3. Hormone Panel (important for both men and women):

   • Growth hormone (or IGF-1)
   • Testosterone (total and free)
   • Estradiol (estrogen)
   • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
   • Cortisol (preferably measured in the morning)
   • LDL cholesterol
   • Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
   • Progesterone and prolactin (particularly for women) 3 4.
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       Blood Test Essentials

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       Hormone Level Monitoring

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Additional Insights

• Clotting Disorders: If there's a history of blood clots in your family, checking for Factor V Leiden mutation could be important 5.

For a comprehensive health check-up, these tests will give a detailed picture of your metabolic and hormonal health. Make sure to discuss these with your healthcare provider to tailor the tests to your individual health needs.