The Elevated Woman's Podcast

The Labs That Actually Tell the Truth!


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Have you ever been told your labs are “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, struggle with cravings, and know something is off?

If so, this episode is for you.

Last episode, we talked about PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) and why it is about so much more than ovarian cysts. In this episode, I’m taking the next step and showing you the labs that actually tell the story.

We’re breaking down the metabolic, thyroid, hormone, nutrient, and inflammation markers I look at in clinic, what optimal ranges look like, what it means when those numbers start trending in the wrong direction, and what you can begin doing today to support your metabolism and hormones. We’ll also discuss some of the evidence-based supplements I use in my clinical protocols for women with PMOS, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction. 

💡 In this episode, we cover:

  •  Why “normal” labs do not always mean optimal health 
  •  The most important labs for PMOS and insulin resistance 
  •  Why fasting insulin matters more than most women realize 
  •  How to identify early signs of insulin resistance 
  •  Thyroid markers that are commonly overlooked 
  •  The connection between PMOS, hormones, and metabolism 
  •  Nutrient deficiencies that can worsen symptoms 
  •  The role of ferritin, vitamin D, magnesium, and inflammation 
  •  Evidence-based supplements that support metabolic health 
  •  What to do when your labs are technically normal but you still feel awful 

⏱️ Chapters:

00:46 Intro
01:17 Why normal labs may not tell the full story
04:47 The metabolic markers I check for every patient
07:12 Thyroid labs that are often overlooked
09:30 Hormone markers and PMOS
12:04 Nutrient deficiencies and inflammation
13:54 What to do when your labs are off
16:46 Evidence-based supplements for PMOS and insulin resistance
21:57 Core vs. extended supplement protocols
22:30 Important supplement precautions and next steps

🔗 Resources / Links

  • Get the lab guide, supplement stack, and intake form here: https://theelevatedwomanproject.com/episode-29
  • Book Your Personalized Wellness Assessment→ https://bit.ly/rejuvenateassessment
  • Listen to all episodes → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoVU03xrDH8WODZsTZoQx0tUsvhT0XUui


If this episode helped you, share this episode with a woman who keeps hearing that her labs are normal, but still doesn't feel like herself. And make sure to follow the podcast for more conversations around PMOS, hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, thyroid health, and midlife wellness.

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The Elevated Woman's PodcastBy Aderonke Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, NP-C