Ep. 5 - Why Cystatin C Might Be the Most Important Marker You’ve Never Heard Of

In Episode 5 of Vitality Vision by Volo, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked but powerful health indicators: Cystatin C. Greg Bennett, Barry Miller, and David Vogel unpack what this biomarker is, why it matters, and how it compares to more traditional markers like creatinine when assessing kidney function and overall health risk.

We explore how Cystatin C plays a critical role in the predictive models behind our proprietary Volo Health Scores, and how early changes in this marker can provide insight into longevity, metabolic health, and even cardiovascular risk—often well before symptoms appear.

David walks us through the science, Barry shares real-world business implications, and Greg provides perspective from decades of elite-level sport and performance.

We also update listeners on our journey building Voloridge Health—what’s new with the Volo App, what’s happening inside the Volo Club, and how our team is working to empower people with clarity, ownership, and action when it comes to their health.

This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand what’s really going on inside their body—and why standard lab panels might not be telling the full story.  Try out our Volo Simulator and explore our Blood Biomarker Reference Guide for free at https://voloridge.health/.

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