Blood tests tips and my latest results | Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc

Episode #332. Blood tests can be confusing, but they don’t have to be. Learn how to interpret your comprehensive blood test results as I walk through key markers for cardiometabolic, hormonal, and overall health. Discover why I recommend blood tests every 6–12 months, learn the results of my most recent blood test, and hear insights from esteemed scientists Dr Thomas Dayspring and Dr Karl Nadolsky in this thorough guide. Specifically, I cover: Introduction (00:00) Personal Health Journey and Lifestyle Context (04:06) Cardiometabolic Biomarkers: Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and ApoB (09:29) Debunking the Triglycerides-to-HDL Ratio Debate (20:56) Insulin Sensitivity and Metabolic Health Markers (29:10) Hormones: Testosterone Levels and Testing (30:42) Thyroid Function: Family History and Test Interpretation (37:19) Iron and Micronutrient Insights (50:12) Key Lifestyle Habits for Optimal Health and Final Thoughts (51:44) Download my full blood test results here , or head to the full show notes for additional resources and supporting studies. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon . Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 36% off subscriptions, and 20% off one-off purchases, by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at livemomentous.com . Pique Tea Stay energised without the coffee crash with Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha. Organic, ceremonial-grade, and uniquely loaded with l-theanine to keep you calm and focused. Get up to 15% off plus a free beaker and frother at piquelife.com/simon . Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends . You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple / Spotify Connect with me on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book