The Key Biomarkers to Measure With a Blood Test | Dr. Casey Means & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Casey Means and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the key biomarkers to measure with a blood test.

Dr. Casey Means is a physician trained at Stanford University School of Medicine, an expert on metabolic health and the author of the book, Good Energy. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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[cuban]

1)Hemoglobin A1C
2)Triglycerides
3)Vitamin D
4)Homocysteine
5) TSH
6) Free T-3
7) Ferritin
Outside a CBC/Differentials
Comprehensive Metabolic panel
The above seven markers provide a picture of Metabolic, Immune, and Inflammation

[phylodude]

She is a perfect teacher. I'm a trained geneticist and molecular biologist and she nails it in a way I could never explain. Bravo!

[poolmilethirty]

Thank you, Dr. Means for the explanation, and Dr Huberman for having her elaborate on the biomarkers to understand them better.

[DNDNsound]

Hubes is so good at acknowledging the flaws of a subject it's actually inspiring

[Me-ljrk]

Brilliant...just need to listen over and over...She got on track around 8 minutes...good stuff

[rayharrison]

One I always ask for is C-Reactive Protein (CRP) to measure for inflammation

[ZorrodeLaMancha]

Wow, you've successfully reeled me in again! It just takes a few minutes of listening to your magnetic, mesmerizing, stimulating show & I am hooked, even when I don't expect to be. Your show rocks, Dr. Huberman! Thanks for feeding my curiosity with health!!!

[juangiordana]

The key biomarkers to measure with a blood test are:

- Fasting glucose
- Fasting triglycerides
- HDL cholesterol
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Total cholesterol
- Waist circumference
- Blood pressure

[eliang]

If you read her book. She list different ranges in her book. What she actually believes is optimal to axe metabolic dysfunction

[kestertan]

Optimal range - 3.15

Fasting glucose – Less than 100
Triglyceride - Less than 150
HDL > 40 for men, > 50 for women
Hemoglobin A1C – less than 5.7%
Total cholesterol to HDL ratio – less than 3.5 - 1
Waist size ratio less than 35 Inches for women, 40 Inches for men
Blood pressure less than 120/80

[dennispo]

Kinda disagree with using waist circumference! Two men (one is 6'3", the other is 5'6") both having 38" waistlines propels you to a whole different universe! Might be better to use a height to waist ratio?

[jimsgardenproject]

If everyone knew this information the medical system would go broke. So when you really think about it we’re kept in the dark about health as with a lot of other things in life. Notice how defensive people get when you educate yourself and start conversations that push back? Could be health, politics, work methods you name it. How often am I told “well, you’re not a doctor”. I love it. It’s actually a person telling me I wasn’t supposed to learn this stuff. It’s only for doctors to know. I guess im not allowed to get smart? Well tough. They don’t own the market on learning about health. Actually the more I know about health, the easier it is for my doctor to help me when I have a real problem. When I visit my doctor now he simple asks what labs I’d like done for this visit. He may ask why I want something done or suggest it’s not really necessary but I generally get the labs done that I’d like to review for myself. Doesn’t mean I won’t get a message like “you should be on a statin”. That’s his job to suggest that info. It’s my decision whether or not to go with it. How do I know this. Education!

[TheRealSamuiWebcam]

I test these every 3 months.

Fasting Glucose
Fasting Insulin
Lipid Profile
Thyroid Panel
CBC
Kidney Function
Liver Function
PSA
Hemoglobin A1C
Ferritin
Uric Acid
Homocysteine
Electrolyte Panel
Testosterone/E2

[AquarianMan]

key biomarkers to measure with a blood test are:
for metabolic syndrome :
- Fasting glucose
- Fasting triglycerides
- HDL cholesterol
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Total cholesterol
- Waist circumference
- Blood pressure

[mcgdoc]

The Fasting Insulin levels are critical information. I am surprised that she missed it!

[Red]

Yes. Getting the labs is needed. And, it is essential the patient digest the information.

[monstermix]

Thank you for asking that question I just seen my doctor for blood work she said everything is looking great and for me to keep up the good work in the gym eating healthy foods and snacks I wanna know the answer to those blood questions thanks bud !!! For asking her for those answers thank you

[Dr_Boult]

Cannot belive they did not include fasting insulin. Why try to guess if IR is an issue from the rmarkes -- measure it. I pay < $20 for that test and I wish I had know about it years ago before my FG and TG started to creep up.

[LHMH]

I listen to more of your videos now that’s they’re not over 40
Mins!

[YTSparty]

What about Fasting Insulin? Paul Saladino MD suggest we get a fasting insuling blood test.