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Jun 2
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The Most Important Lab Tests for Health ...

Dr. Adrian Chavez
About this episode

Welcome back! On today's episode of the podcast, we will be covering lab tests for health and longevity. There are several new companies on the market, and many people are not receiving proper guidance from their healthcare provider about what to focus on and why. 

So, in this episode, we will cover some of the most important factors to focus on for lab tests. We will cover:

  • Why lab testing is important 
  • Why most labs/supplements promoted for "longevity" are not science-based
  • The categories of health that matter most for chronic disease risk 
  • The specific lab values to track and what these values mean

Tune into the show to learn more. 

Podcast series on cholesterol:

Part 1

Part 2

Substack article covering each of the labs



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