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.
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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