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Nutrient blood test results explained: These tests help reveal whether your body has the essential nutrients needed to support cellular energy, brain and hormone health, cardiovascular function, and more. Nutrient testing looks at your levels of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and some fatty acids to determine whether you’re getting adequate, or optimal, amounts to support your body’s needs. Learn more about nutrient biomarkers, how they relate to each other, and how to ensure optimal amounts in your diet or through supplementation if needed.

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📍What is discussed:
*00:00 – Why Nutrients Are Essential*

Nutrients power every biochemical reaction in the body — from brain and hormone health to cardiovascular and energy production.

*00:18 – What Blood Tests Show About Nutrient Levels*

Blood work reveals whether you're sufficient or optimal in key nutrients, and in some cases, how those nutrients relate to one another.

*00:31 – Omega-3 vs. Omega-6 Fats: The Basics*

Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and harder to get. Omega-6s are more common and tend to be pro-inflammatory — balance is key.

*01:38 – How to Shift Toward More Omega-3s*

Increase cold water fish, walnuts, flax, or supplements to help balance the typically high omega-6 intake in the Western diet.

*02:05 – Blood Markers for Omega Fats*

Look at EPA and DHA (omega-3s) vs. arachidonic acid (omega-6) to assess inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

*02:34 – Iron vs. Ferritin: What’s the Difference?*

Iron reflects immediate oxygen-carrying capacity; ferritin is the stored reserve, crucial for long-term health and energy.

*03:32 – Iron in Women: Common Issues and Solutions*

Due to menstruation, many women have low ferritin despite normal iron — vitamin C and supplementation may help.

*04:04 – Vitamin D’s Role Across Systems*

Supports bones, immune function, brain health, and metabolism — low levels are tied to mood issues and immune dysfunction.

*04:51 – How to Get More Vitamin D*

Sun exposure is ideal, but food and supplements (like D3) are helpful if sunlight isn’t a reliable source.

*05:05 – B12 and Its Wide-Ranging Effects*

Supports red blood cell formation, DNA methylation, brain health, and energy. Deficiency can cause fatigue, mood issues, and nerve symptoms.

*05:51 – Homocysteine: A Heart Health Indicator*

Elevated homocysteine is tied to poor B12/folate metabolism and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

*06:28 – Zinc for Skin, Hormones, and Immunity*

Low zinc can lead to hair loss, skin issues, low testosterone, and poor immune function. Oysters are the top dietary source.

*07:00 – Most Common Deficiencies in Practice*

B12 and D are most often suboptimal — even if they’re within "normal" lab ranges. Optimizing them can be life-changing.

*08:03 – Why Omega Balance Is So Hard to Get Right*

Even people who eat fish regularly struggle with omega-3 sufficiency due to the high baseline of omega-6s in processed foods.

*08:43 – Micronutrients vs. Macronutrients*

Micronutrients include vitamins, minerals, and omega fats — unlike macros (protein, fat, carbs), they’re required in small amounts but crucial for function.

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