If you have ever wondered what you might learn from the extensive (and usually expensive) wellness tests you have when seeing a Functional doctor, this might be your chance. Jimmy Moore has put himself out there again with every possible parameter of his health under the microscope. Results will be analyzed on the podcast, but was interesting just to see the lists of what is included.

http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/...-may-2015/24818

The Optimal Ranges are listed for common blood tests, versus normal lab values..useful in some cases right there. But right off the bat, a TC of 180 is not optimal for an older woman at all (wondered if optimal changes by patient?)

I would like to know how both "normal" ranges and "optimal" ranges are calculated. There has been a lot written lately about over testing and over diagnosis. It will be interesting to see how useful any of this is.

Jean

Indeed. The same thing happens with pets. Luckily my vet knows that "normal" values are for those eating carby food, and that BUN and Creatinine will be higher for cats eating <9% carbs like they do in the wild.

Just listened to the podcast on iTunes...interesting. A few things for me to check my blood work, though don't have these very extensive panels.