Advanced Blood Panel
Most standard "annual physical" labs are designed to catch disease only after it has arrived. An advanced panel looks deeper, measuring the earliest drivers of aging and chronic disease—insulin resistance, inflammation, and atherogenic particle number.
Key facts at a glance
The metrics that matter most.
The "Big Three" to Add
- ApoB: Counts the actual number of artery-clogging particles.
- Lp(a): A genetic "sticky" cholesterol. You only need to test this once in your life to know your genetic risk.
- Fasting Insulin: The earliest warning sign of metabolic dysfunction.
Other Vital Markers
- HbA1c: Your 3-month average blood sugar.
- Homocysteine: A marker linked to B-vitamin status and vascular/brain health.
- Liver Function (ALT/AST/GGT): Sensitive markers for fatty liver and alcohol stress.
Why go beyond standard labs?
Standard guidelines are often slow to update. While they focus on "high" cholesterol or "high" sugar, longevity medicine focuses on "optimal" ranges. For example, "normal" blood sugar might still mean you are insulin resistant. "Normal" LDL might still hide a high particle count (ApoB). Knowing the truth allows you to pivot your nutrition and lifestyle years before a diagnosis.
References
Clinical evidence.
- Sniderman AD, et al.. Apolipoprotein B Particles and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review — JAMA Cardiology (2019)
- Tsimikas S.. Lipoprotein(a) as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Current Status — Nature Reviews Cardiology (2017)View source — Discusses the genetic risk factor Lp(a)
- Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration. C-reactive protein concentration and risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and mortality — The Lancet (2010)
Content is educational and not medical advice. For personal recommendations, consult your clinician.