Why are many of our labs abnormal, yet nothing to worry about?

Why is it that so often our lab values fall outside the normal range but your provider isn't worried? In the age of seeing our labs online highlighted in red it can be odd to see your health care provider comment "nothing to worry about".  In this episode, Dr. Tookey and Dr. Wolbrink take a deep dive into some common reasons why so many labs fall outside the normal range for patients but at the same time aren't anything to worry about. They do cover a lot of specific examples, but the key take way is having a provider who knows you review your labs is essential for accurate interpretation.  We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opinion of our employer.