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Jul 10, 2026 31 min

#39: 10 "Normal" Lab Results That Are Actually Red Flags

from Muscle, Strength and Menopause

Today in this episode, I go over 10 normal lab results that are actually red flags. When your doctor says your lab results are "normal," it simply means you haven't been flagged for immediate danger or disease. However, "normal" does not mean your body is thriving or operating at its optimal level. I break down the gap between standard conventional lab ranges and the optimal ranges used by functional medicine practitioners. Tune in to learn what your body is actually trying to tell you through these standard lab markers so you can catch metabolic and hormonal issues before they develop into chronic diseases. Episode Timestamps: 03:26 - Lab Marker 1: Fasting Glucose 05:32 - Lab Marker 2: Fasting Insulin 08:00 - Lab Marker 3: HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c) 11:20 - Lab Marker 4: hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) 12:56 - Lab Marker 5: Full Thyroid Panel 16:56 - Lab Marker 6: Homocysteine 18:49 - Lab Marker 7: DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) 20:41 - Lab Marker 8: SHBG (Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin) 23:38 - Lab Marker 9: Ferritin 26:12 - Lab Marker 10: Vitamin D Book a Strategy Call (Functional Wellness Program or Nutrition & Fitness Coaching Program) ⁠https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/free-discovery-call-with-team⁠ FREE Metabolic and Hormone Assessment - Find out what is creating the weight loss resistance. ⁠Free Hormone & Metabolism Assessment⁠ Join my private Facebook Community (attend live podcast recordings & Q&A) ⁠Body Transformation and Fat loss for women over 40 | Facebook⁠ Perfect Sports Nutrition Supplement Home | PERFECT Sports US (CANADA SITE) Home | PERFECT Sports US (USA SITE) The makers of DIESEL Protein powder Skynbio website: ⁠https://skynbio.comsca_ref=10929708.S7SVnfESwc5dwN85⁠ Connect with Me Say Hello! Email: [email protected] Instagram: Functional Practitioner | Gut, Menopause & Hormone Health (@sara_frenza) • Instagram profile Shop programs, bundles & resources: https://stan.store/SaraFrenza‌ ‌Website: Home - Sara Frenza

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