7 Blood Tests You Need After 40 (That Doctors Often Miss)

Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/ Are your blood tests coming back normal even though you're struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or hormonal changes after 40? In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD breaks down 7 important blood tests and lab panels that may provide a more complete picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and overall health. Learn why fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c matter for blood sugar regulation, what ferritin reveals about iron stores, why thyroid testing sometimes deserves a closer look, and how vitamin D, inflammation markers, and sex hormones can contribute to conversations about your health. Dr. Taz also explains why tracking lab results over time can be helpful, how symptoms provide important context, and what questions to bring to your next doctor's appointment. In this episode: The limitations of routine annual blood work Fasting insulin and early insulin resistance Hemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar Ferritin, vitamin D, and thyroid testing High-sensitivity CRP and inflammation Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after 40 How to track and discuss your lab results Ready to take a closer look at your health? Schedule a consultation with a hol+ provider to explore your symptoms, lab results, and personal health goals: ➡️ https://holplus.co/appointments Explore holistic health resources and integrative care: ➡️ https://holplus.co/ Stay Connected: Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/ Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/ Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/ Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribe Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcasts Get your copy of ➡️ The Hormone Shift Produced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)