211. 11 Essential Longevity Blood Tests Top Performers Should Order

Executive Health and Life

In this episode, we're reviewing 11 essential longevity blood tests crucial for optimal executive performance and overall health. As busy individuals, we must prioritize our well-being, and these lab-based biomarkers provide valuable insights into our physiological state.

These essential longevity blood tests are categorized into three fundamental areas: inflammation biomarkers, blood sugar/insulin resistance biomarkers, and heart health biomarkers. Each marker is vital in determining our health trajectory, from assessing systemic inflammation to understanding cardiovascular risk factors.

Throughout the episode, you'll be provided not only an overview of each biomarker but also standard and ideal ranges for optimal health, the significance of these markers, and their implications for long-term health.

Whether you're already proactive about your health or looking to enhance your wellness journey, this episode (and essential blood tests) equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your longevity, performance, and health.

— Impactful Quotes & Ideas —

These biomarkers are slow-moving, often sitting dormant for some years, but they still set the stage for various chronic diseases and ailments, including advanced aging.

Metabolic health, like aging, is not caused by one factor. Multiple variables play a role.

Reducing stress and cortisol levels can go a long way toward reducing inflammation, insulin resistance, blood pressure, and so much more.

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— Episode Timeline — (00:00) Introduction

(04:17) 3 Big Categories + Big Health Picture

(07:51) 1. HS—CRP

(09:44) What is Insulin Resistance

(12:06) 2. Glucose

(13:19) 3. Fasting Insulin

(14:07) 4. HbA1c

(15:09) 5. HOMA2-IR

(17:31) 6. Total cholesterol

(18:58) 7. HDL Cholesterol

(19:55) 8. LDL Cholesterol

(21:11) 9. Triglycerides

(22:27) 10. ApoB

(23:29) 11. LP(a)

(27:52) Recap Summary + Conclusion