From Leonid Kim MD.
Most routine lab panels only detect disease AFTER the damage as already set in. In this video, I’ll walk you through very important blood tests I regularly use with my patients that can reveal hidden risks for heart disease and many other chronic conditions years before symptoms appear. More importantly, I explain how to interpret these tests so you can have a more informed conversation with your doctor and take action earlier.
Chapters:
00:00 Start here
01:33 Better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol? (hsCRP)
02:57 Study that put inflammation on the map
04:33 hsCRP targets
04:51 Detect Insulin Resistance years before A1c changes (Fasting Insulin)
06:55 Fasting Insulin target
07:37 Omega-3 Index (a must if you take Fish Oil)
09:04 Problem with Fish Oil dosing
10:14 How to make sense of Vitamin D
11:21 Vitamin D dosing?
12:54 Vitamin D and Cancer prevention?
Critical Lab Tests EVERYONE Should Get
[ ApoB vs LDL, Lp(a), Homocysteine, Uric Acid, Cystatin C ]
Does Fish Oil cause Atrial Fibrillation?
Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.
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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for general information and educational purposes only and does NOT constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health services, including giving of a medical advice. NO doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials provided in the video is at user’s own risk. The contents of the video are NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and are NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. You should NOT delay or disregard obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you have and you should first seek the assistance of your healthcare professional(s) for any such condition(s). You should NOT make any changes in your health regime, diet, medications, or supplements, before first consulting your physician or healthcare provider and before first obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and prescription/recommendation from your physician or healthcare provider. Leonid Kim MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from use of the information contained in this video, including but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness, or death. Furthermore, all content in the video is subject to change without notice, so the content creator assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained. Please review all information regarding any medical condition or use of medications and/or supplements with your physician or healthcare provider.
