Understanding Your Blood Work (For Women and Men) with Derek from More Plates More Dates

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Jordan Syatt

Fitness, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 10 November 2024

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Try Marek Health for 10% Off ► https://marekhealth.com/syatt In this episode I speak with Derek from More Plates More Dates all about blood work. He provides a simple (yet comprehensive) guide to help you understand your blood work for both men and women of all ages. He emphasizes the importance of blood work in assessing health and discusses key health markers that individuals should monitor. Our conversation covers various aspects of blood work, including the significance of blood pressure, comprehensive blood counts, fasting insulin, and the role of ApoB in assessing cardiovascular risk. Derek also highlights the importance of iron levels, particularly for women, and the need for proactive health management. In this conversation, the discussion revolves around the critical aspects of hormonal health, particularly focusing on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women and testosterone management for men. The importance of regular blood work to monitor health markers is emphasized, alongside practical lifestyle changes that can significantly improve overall health. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding hormonal balance, the implications of lifestyle choices, and the role of professional guidance in managing health effectively. In this conversation, Derek and J discuss the importance of movement in daily life, the complexities and misconceptions surrounding GLP-1 medications, and the innovative approach of Marek Health in providing accessible health management.

00:00 Introduction to Derek and His Journey

02:55 The Importance of Blood Work

05:55 Key Health Markers in Blood Work

08:53 Understanding Blood Pressure and Its Significance

12:05 Comprehensive Blood Count Explained

14:51 Metabolic Health and Fasting Insulin

18:08 ApoB and Atherosclerosis Risk

21:00 Iron Levels and Their Importance for Women

28:15 Understanding Hormonal Health in Women

31:04 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

37:01 Navigating Testosterone Levels in Men

42:59 The Role of Blood Work in Health Monitoring

46:05 Lifestyle Changes for Optimal Health

54:29 The Power of Movement in Daily Life

55:44 Understanding GLP-1 Medications

01:06:28 Navigating the Controversy Around GLP-1s

01:10:27 Marek Health: A New Approach to Health Management

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0:00.0	Derek, welcome to the podcast, man.
0:05.7	Thanks for having me, man.
0:06.9	I appreciate it.
0:07.9	Like I just said, off recording, it is a huge honor to have you on the podcast.
0:12.8	I sincerely appreciate it.
0:13.8	I've looked up to you for many years.
0:15.4	I think you've done so many amazing things for the industry.
0:19.6	Before we dive in, can you just tell people who you are?
0:22.6	Like, who are you?
0:23.1	What do you do?
0:23.7	Like, give people the intro to Derek.
0:26.6	Yeah, my name is Derek and I have been a content creator since March 2016.
0:35.1	My YouTube channel that primarily focuses around fitness, longevity, quality of life, but also
0:44.9	stemmed from roots in bodybuilding, was named More Plates, More Dates, and started when I was
0:51.1	a lot younger.
0:52.5	And it's, you know, it's kind of just a funny name I came up with when I was younger that I thought was catchy and kind of stuck and I've stuck with it since.
1:00.5	And my interests have evolved over time from the bodybuilding realm to kind of extending into the wellness, anti-aging space, hormone therapy, and preventative medicine as a whole.
1:13.3	So how do you go about preventing disease before the onset rather than waiting until you're
1:18.8	in a state of poor health to then, you know, take control of your situation?
1:24.1	So it's become something I've been very passionate about over the years, especially with
1:28.8	what I deem to be a relative lack of access to high quality medical oversight and diagnostics,
1:37.0	especially in Canada. It's quite difficult even not being allowed to pay for certain things,
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