Four times per year, I do a blood test and monitor the following parameters, ready to intervene accordingly. I link to sections where I discuss these markers in more detail.
- Hematology profile
- ALT, AST (GOT, GTP)
- Uric acid
- Creatinine
- HBA1C
- Triglycerides, HDL, ApoB
- CRP, fibrinogen
- Ferritin
- Vitamin B12, vitamin D, folic acid
- TSH, fT3, fT4
- LH, FSH, total testosterone, SHBG, E2
- DHEA-S
- IGF-1
- Leptin
Every or every other year I test for:
- Lp(a)
- Homocysteine
- Cystatin C
- CMV antibodies
- A couple of tumor markers
Two to three times per year I wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to reevaluate my diet and metabolic health. I also performed a number of genetic tests, which gave me a couple of interesting and actionable insights. I discuss the results and practical takeaways of these tests in more detail here.
Sources & further information
- Podcast: Peter Attia – What lab tests can (and cannot) inform us about our overall objective of longevity
- Scientific article: Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Review of Recent Studies Demonstrating Improved Glycemic Outcomes
- Opinion article: Sergei Faguet – Hundreds of biomarkers I test in pursuit of focus, health, energy, confidence and happiness.