This chapter delves into the implications of sharing blood work results for individuals following a low carb or keto diet, emphasizing the importance of transparency and discussing the challenges in accessing comprehensive blood work independently. The speaker also touches on the significance of fasting blood work for accurate results and highlights their natural hormone levels, lifestyle choices, and performance enhancement strategies involving creatine and methylated vitamins.
This week, Paul shares his most recent set of bloodwork in totality. He shares what he decides to order and why, and what bloodwork you may consider getting yourself. He also unpacks the importance of cortisol to DHEA sulphate radio and his cholesterol results.
00:00:00 Podcast begins
00:01:40 Traditional bloodwork
00:05:40 MTHFR polymorphism: Does Paul take supplements?
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