Episode #127: Optimal Ranges for Blood Work & What They Actually Can Tell You

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 3 []">My guest this week is Suzanne F. Turner, MD.</p> <p class="">Did you know we can learn a lot from the many standard labs conventional practitioners run once we tweak the ranges and look at the whole picture?  Dr. Suzanne is the perfect doctor to discuss conventional and functional testing options. We take a very comprehensive approach to discussing blood work and all the ideal lab ranges; everything your primary care physician should be routinely testing for, along with additional tests to request should you need further analysis. We touch on all the foundational tests, starting with cholesterol/lipids panel, blood sugar, inflammation markers, liver health, CBC, CMP, and thyroid. Then go more in depth with tests for aging, genetics, micronutrients, disease markers, and more.  We also talk about our favorite topics of epigenetics and peptides–for weight loss, gut health, and many other ways Dr. Turner uses peptides (she’s quite the expert in peptides and regenerative medicine!).  This conversation is jam packed with information, so make sure to have a pen ready and save it for future reference when you need a refresher before your next doctor’s visit! </p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> </p> <p class="">Learn more about Dr. Turner at <a href= "https://vinemedical.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://vinemedical.com/</a></p> <p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true"> </p> <p class="">Follow Dr. Turner:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsturner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1RFVKncx0pSqHfiTekv77A" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p class="">------</p> <p class=""> </p> <p class=""> </p> <p class=""><strong>Episode Sponsors</strong></p> <p class=""><strong><a href="http://berkeleylife.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Berkeley Life</a> </strong>is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels—a vital molecule made in the body