My guest this week is Suzanne F. Turner, MD. Did you know we can learn a lot from the many standard labs conventional practitioners run once we tweak the ranges and look at the whole picture?  Dr. Suzanne is the perfect doctor to discuss conventional and functional testing options. We take a very comprehensive approach to discussing blood work and all the ideal lab ranges; everything your primary care physician should be routinely testing for, along with additional tests to request should you need further analysis. We touch on all the foundational tests, starting with cholesterol/lipids panel, blood sugar, inflammation markers, liver health, CBC, CMP, and thyroid. Then go more in depth with tests for aging, genetics, micronutrients, disease markers, and more.  We also talk about our favorite topics of epigenetics and peptides–for weight loss, gut health, and many other ways Dr. Turner uses peptides (she’s quite the expert in peptides and regenerative medicine!).  This conversation is jam packed with information, so make sure to have a pen ready and save it for future reference when you need a refresher before your next doctor’s visit!    Learn more about Dr. Turner at https://vinemedical.com/   Follow Dr. Turner: Instagram YouTube     ------     Episode Sponsors Berkeley Life is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels—a vital molecule made in the body, responsible for vasodilation and circulation. As we age we produce less, resulting in diminished blood flow.  Nitric oxide also has topical impacts (I LOVE Berkeley Life's new topical nitric oxide serum!) Orders can only be made using a practitioner code. You can use mine: NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com BiOptimizers: LAST DAY (Nov 29, 2022) for 25% off Black Friday special with bionat10 code (after this promo period, you can still receive 10% off with the same code). Why choose BiOptimizers? 80% of American are magnesium deficient and could be making their deficiency worse by not taking the right form! So what’s the solution? Magnesium Breakthrough; the only full-spectrum magnesium supplement with 7 unique forms of magnesium that your body actually absorbs.  Visit here and use code bionat10 for a discount.     ------     Episode Takeways [05:40] Ideal lab ranges… [08:55] Best thyroid tests.. [12:30] Gluten bad for thyroid?.. [18:30] Thyroid tests that we need… [22:08] Important tests you can get from any lab…  [27:30] New weight loss peptides for blood sugar regulation… [33:33] Two markers of aging and disease… [40:41] Cholesterol, is LDL the enemy?.. [52:42] Is LDL a sign of inflammation?.. [56:50] What is adiponectin and why we love it?.. [01:02:00] What does Nat use for genetic testing?.. [01:08:15] Epigenetic testing to test your cellular age… [01:16:25] Peptides for gut health…     ------     Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Mighty Networks BSP Community Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult