A Complete Guide to Health Testing

"People have to take this into their own hands. I still think that if you're doing this testing in the long run, you're gonna save money." Welcome to another episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast. In this episode, I provide a comprehensive guide to testing and quantifying your health. I emphasize the importance of tracking your health to ensure you're doing the right things for your body. I discussed various tests that should be done every year, including micronutrient and vitamin levels, cholesterol panel, hormone levels, glucose tolerance test, and liver function test. I also recommend tests for body composition, muscle strength, full-body mobility, and cardiovascular health. Additionally, I suggest one-time tests for APOE genotype and MTHFR mutation. Overall, these tests provide actionable information to improve your health and prevent future issues. Takeaways --Regular testing and quantifying of your health is important to ensure you're doing the right things for your body. -- Tests that should be done every year include micronutrient and vitamin levels, cholesterol panel, hormone levels, glucose tolerance test, and liver function test. -- Tests for body composition, muscle strength, full body mobility, and cardiovascular health should also be done regularly. -- One-time tests for APOE genotype and MTHFR mutation can provide valuable information about your risk for certain health conditions. -- These tests provide actionable information to improve your health and prevent future issues. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Testing and Quantifying Your Health 04:04 The Essential Yearly Tests: Micronutrient, Cholesterol, Hormone, Glucose, and Liver Function 11:25 Understanding Cholesterol and Lipoproteins 14:13 The Significance of Hormone Levels 24:50 Body Composition and Muscle Strength 30:34 Full Body Mobility and Cardiovascular Health 35:21 Cancer Screening and Risk Assessment 43:16 One-Time Tests: APOE Genotype and MTHFR Mutation 47:08 Conclusion: Taking Action and Tracking Your Health Links: DERRICK TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick