In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. Chris Magryta and Dr. Erik Lundquist to explore the transformative power of standard blood lab testing in clinical practice. You'll hear us discuss:

• How to get deeper insights from standard lab work
• Why traditional lab ranges may miss early warning signs
• The connection between stress hormones and cholesterol
• The role of functional biomarkers in preventive care
• Understanding the story behind "normal" lab values

Dr. Chris Magryta is a pediatrician at Salisbury Pediatrics with experience in functional and integrative medicine approaches. Dr. Magryta has extensive experience looking at how lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors impact health through lab biomarkers.

Dr. Erik Lundquist is an internal medicine family doctor at Temecula Center For Integrative Medicine, treating both kids and adults. Dr. Lundquist focuses on using advanced testing methods and biomarkers to identify root causes of health issues.

Labs Mentioned

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
• Lipid Panel
• ApoB
• Lipoprotein(a)
• Myeloperoxidase (MPO)
• Oxalo LDL
• Homocysteine
• Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
• Uric Acid
• Iron Panel
• B12 and Methylmalonic Acid
• Alkaline Phosphatase
• Leptin
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Chris Magryta’s LinkedIn
• Salisbury Pediatrics Website
• Epitracker Website
• Dr. Erik Lundquist’s LinkedIn
• Temecula Center For Integrative Medicine Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast

Timestamps

03:26 - Why Understanding Lab Interpretation Matters Now

07:30 - Lab Testing in Insurance vs Functional Medicine

13:19 - New Understanding of Lipid Panels

20:18 - Beyond Basic Metabolic Markers

26:11 - Understanding Liver Function Tests

31:54 - Comprehensive Approach to Anemia Testing

36:43 - Pediatric vs Adult Lab Interpretation

40:01 - Final Thoughts on Lab Interpretation

43:46 - Closing Remarks