Dr. Marz delves into the understanding of lab testing and the key markers relevant to determining biological age. He provides detailed insights into the interpretation of CBC, CMP, and lipid panel tests, along with nuances of readings related to glucose levels, potassium, liver enzymes, kidney function, iron levels, and hemoglobin A1c. Dr. Marz also explains the relevance of fasting insulin levels, hormone testing, and certain markers such as PSA and insulin-like growth factors. This podcast highlights the importance of being proactive about health, understanding lab results, and discussions with the physician about these tests.

00:05 Introduction and Overview

00:27 Understanding Laboratory Testing and Blood Work

01:32 Decoding Lipid Panel and Cholesterol Levels

04:10 The Impact of Triglycerides and Pre-Diabetes

06:16 LDL Particle Number and its Significance

10:52 The Role of Homocysteine in Health

15:15 The Importance of Iron Levels in the Body

21:32 Understanding Complete Blood Count (CBC)

24:26 The Effect of Testosterone on Blood Production

25:10 Understanding the Importance of Bloodletting

25:51 The Role of Menstrual Cycles in Women's Health

26:38 Understanding Hemoglobin and Its Impact on Health

27:44 Comprehensive Metabolic Test: What You Need to Know

28:00 The Importance of Glucose Levels and Its History

30:21 The Role of Potassium in Our Health

36:28 Understanding Liver Enzymes and Kidney Function

43:47 The Importance of Hormones in Our Health

44:33 Understanding the Importance of Vitamins in Our Health

45:20 Screening for Males: Understanding PSA

46:35 Understanding Insulin Like Growth Factor

47:16 Conclusion and Further Resources