Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen and Kate Daugherty explore the importance of comprehensive lab testing for preventing chronic disease and detecting health issues before they manifest as symptoms. We'll double down on why an annual metabolic check-up matters and how to interpret results beyond standard "normal" ranges that might be misleading patients about their true health status.• Core lab tests should include comprehensive lipid panels with lipoprotein markers• Enzyme testing reveals more than just liver health—it can indicate nutrient deficiencies or tissue breakdown• The "four horsemen" of chronic disease: cancer, neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic dysfunction• Your body breaks down internally long before external symptoms appear• Stress dramatically impacts blood sugar regulation, described as "the syrup on the pancake of life"• Finding patterns between seemingly unrelated markers gives deeper health insights• Standard "normal" ranges are based on increasingly unhealthy populations rather than optimal health• Patient advocacy is crucial—don't accept being told everything is normal when you still feel unwellFind a healthcare provider who doesn't gatekeep your health information and knows how to interpret labs comprehensively, connecting all the pieces with your history, complaints, and lifestyle to craft thoughtful answers.Want to take the next step with functional medicine? Learn more about our new patient process and lab testing at www.thefacilitydenver.com For more insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram @thefacilitydenver Join our email list for monthly updates + offers. Stay curious, stay proactive, and we’ll catch you next time!

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