Nutrition Series Episode 3: Anna Turner – Breaking Down Lab Work with a Registered Dietitian (IHA Episode 395)

Today’s episode is week 3 of the nutrition series! This episode is with returning guest, Anna Turner. We are breaking down lab work in this episode. We are talking about the lab work that we should all be getting done every year as adults in addition to the lab work that we should be getting as athletes. Specifically, we break down vitamin D, iron and ferritin, Vitamin B12, magnesium. Then we do a bit of a case study with one of the athletes that I coach and that Anna works with on nutrition. This episode is packed with information! My hope is that with each of these episodes, you walk away with some knowledge and that you feel empowered to take control of what you can! What we talked about: 4:15- Benefits to getting lab work done 7:55- Things to look at when getting blood work done 13:15- Stress impacting hormones and health 15:45- What information a thyroid panel gives us 17:00- Running specific levels to check 22:35- Levels of Vitamin D to look for 23:40- Bone density scans 25:35- Why strength training benefits our bone density 29:15- Iron levels 35:05- Hemoglobin 39:00- Vitamin B12 40:35- Case study about an athlete Show notes: Anna Turner on Instagram Anna’s Website Connect with Lindsey: Lindsey on Instagram Lindsey on Twitter Lindsey on Facebook Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon Follow SandyBoy Productions: Sandyboy Productions on Twitter Sandyboy Productions on Instagram SandyBoy Productions Shows: Why is Everyone Yelling? The Up and Running Podcast The Illuminate Podcast The Herban Farmacy Podcast The Ready to Run Podcast Sponsors: InsideTracker Use code “another” for 20% off your order Athletic Greens Go to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.