Why Your “Normal” Labs Might Be Misleading

Join Dr. Ryan Hewitt on the Weaponized Body Podcast as he tackles a critical issue in modern healthcare: why “normal” lab results might be leaving you in the dark about your health. If you’re feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, or struggling with weight gain despite “normal” labs, you’re not crazy—you’re likely under-tested. Dr. Ryan, a telehealth expert and founder of Weaponized Wellness, exposes the limitations of standard routine physical labs, which often include only 19 biomarkers designed to detect disease, not optimize health. In this episode, he breaks down why insurance-based medicine falls short and shares five affordable, game-changing tests—APO B, Cystatin C, Ferritin, Fasting Insulin, and GGT—that reveal deeper insights into your metabolic health, inflammation, and more. Tune in to learn how to advocate for better testing and take control of your wellness with proactive, data-driven strategies. Main Points Featured in the Episode: Limited Standard Labs: Routine physicals typically include only 19 biomarkers, like CBC and CMP, focused on detecting disease, not optimizing health. Insurance-Based Medicine: Reactive and minimal, standard labs miss root-cause insights and compare you to an unhealthy “average” population. Five Key Tests: APO B (cholesterol particle health), Cystatin C (kidney function), Ferritin (oxidative stress), Fasting Insulin (metabolic health), and GGT (liver stress) add critical depth without high costs. Proactive Health: Adding these tests helps uncover dysfunction early, preventing years of undetected issues. Free Resource: Dr. Ryan offers a guide to these tests in the show notes to bring to your next doctor’s visit. “Your body’s your weapon. Don’t settle for a dull blade—test smarter, live sharper, and get proactive about your health.” - Dr. Ryan Hewitt Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links: Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website The Weaponized Body Program Weaponized wellness HRT Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices