178: The importance of routine bloodwork, breaking down common labs, nutrition & lifestyle interventions + reviewing my recent results
The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast · Luke Smith
March 20, 20261h 27mExplicit
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Show Notes
Talking about something you've heard me discuss before on here + reinforcing the importance of getting routine bloodwork done. Topics discussed:
- What routine bloodwork actually tells us (and what it doesn’t)
- CRP and what inflammation markers can indicate
- Lipid panel breakdown (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) + where ApoB fits in for cardiovascular risk
- Vitamin D and its roles beyond bone health
- Vitamin B12: why it matters and key considerations for plant-based eaters
- TSH and a discussion around thyroid function and additional labs to check
- Hemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar control
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) + CBC
- Testosterone (total, free, SHBG) and why looking at all three gives better context
- Nutrition + lifestyle considerations for each
+ so much more in-between. It's a longer episode but I know you'll be able to take a few things away from this one.
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