Barbell Shrugged Physiology Friday: [Blood Work] High Performance Blood Chemistry w/ Dan Garner, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson
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Aug 29, 2025 Discover how to analyze your bloodwork for peak performance, moving beyond standard health screenings. Learn the critical connection between blood sugar levels and athletic ability, and uncover the secrets of hydration through specific blood markers. Explore the sodium to potassium ratio's impact on adrenal function and stress management. Finally, delve into immune system insights gleaned from blood tests, linking them to gut health and overall vitality. It's all about optimizing health using the power of blood chemistry!
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Blood Work Is The Global Detective Tool
- Blood work gives a global view of organ systems because blood supplies every organ.
- Dan Garner says labs reveal physiology trends you can't get from localized tests like stool analysis.
Reference Ranges Mirror Population Health
- Standard lab reference ranges are population norms and trend worse as populations get sicker.
- Garner highlights that using those norms hides what optimal athletes need and can mislead interpretation.
Fix Physiology Before Adding Volume
- Use labs to find internal constraints before adding training volume.
- Garner advises prioritizing lab-driven strategy over simply increasing conditioning.
