The Nick Bare Podcast 112: Understanding Blood Work, Nutrition Myths, and Fertility with Dr. Kyle Gillett
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Mar 17, 2025 
Dr. Kyle Gillett, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician, discusses pressing health topics. He delves into the impact of microplastics on fertility and the complexities of lab testing. Gillett debunks nutrition myths like orthorexia, focusing on a balanced diet. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding lab results through innovative approaches, including AI. The conversation highlights how lifestyle choices can affect reproductive health and addresses the challenges parents face in maintaining wellness.
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Regular Blood Work
- Get regular blood work done, even if you're young and healthy.
- It helps establish a baseline and catch potential issues early.
Comprehensive Blood Panels
- Standard blood work panels often don't include key tests.
- Consider comprehensive panels covering hormones, inflammation, nutrients, and organ function.
Lab Test Costs
- Insurance markups on lab tests can be exorbitant.
- Cash prices for comprehensive panels are often cheaper than insurance-billed uncovered tests.
