Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research

from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.

Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific

advancements, and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long

happy life. I'm going to let you in on a little

secret. Unfortunately there's a good chance that the blood work your doctor

orders at your yearly exam isn't giving you the full picture of your health.

The good news is comprehensive blood deaths do exist so you just have to ask for them.

So today I want to talk to you about which tests you should

be asking for and why. Now I've seen great success in reversing health issues with my patients and

a huge reason is because I focus on a comprehensive panel of health-span

markers tested regularly every three to six months in my clinics. Well, I can't see each of you personally.

The good news is that these important tests

are incredibly inexpensive and often covered by insurance.

So I encourage you to request these tests

at your next doctor's visit.

Okay, let's go get them.

Number one, fasting insulin. If there's only one test you should

get, it's this one. This test is the easiest way to measure metabolic flexibility.

It measures how easily your mitochondria

are able from switching from burning sugar to burning fat. Now insulin is actually a fat storage hormone,

but as most of you know insulin is also essential for unlocking the door to your cells that

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