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Are your blood tests coming back normal even though you're struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or hormonal changes after 40?

In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD breaks down 7 important blood tests and lab panels that may provide a more complete picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and overall health.

Learn why fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c matter for blood sugar regulation, what ferritin reveals about iron stores, why thyroid testing sometimes deserves a closer look, and how vitamin D, inflammation markers, and sex hormones can contribute to conversations about your health.

Dr. Taz also explains why tracking lab results over time can be helpful, how symptoms provide important context, and what questions to bring to your next doctor's appointment.

In this episode:

The limitations of routine annual blood work
Fasting insulin and early insulin resistance
Hemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar
Ferritin, vitamin D, and thyroid testing
High-sensitivity CRP and inflammation
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after 40
How to track and discuss your lab results

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