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Blood tests

August 28, 2024

Does Your Total Cholesterol Number Even Matter?As one of the most ordered lab tests, total cholesterol can provide a high-level glance at how your body handles lipids or fats. According to the CDC, roughly nine percent of all doctor’s visits inclu
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Blood tests

July 11, 2024

Blood Test During Period: How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Blood Test ResultsSex hormones fluctuate substantially throughout the menstrual cycle, but does it also affect other blood biomarkers? Research shows that many of them—including those in your lipid, inflammation, and
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Blood tests

July 11, 2024

How to Interpret Your Estradiol Blood Test ResultsThe hormone estradiol is one of three primary forms of estrogen. It has a profound impact on reproductive health and regulating menstruation. It also impacts the cardiovascular system—the heart and bl
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Blood tests

June 17, 2024

What is Apolipoprotein B? Here's What Your ApoB Blood Test MeansApolipoprotein B (ApoB) is the main protein found in low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are tiny particles that transport fat and cholesterol through the body. The process is necessary because this
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Blood tests

June 14, 2024

Got DNA? InsideTracker Helps You Put It To WorkIf you’re one of the millions of people who has had their DNA sequenced by 23andMe or Ancestry, then you’re in luck—InsideTracker is here to help you put that genetic information to work. InsideTracke
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Blood tests

June 14, 2024

Want to Lose Weight? Pay Attention to Your Bloodwork!Have you hit a weight loss plateau? Many people find that even intense workouts don't help them shed the extra pounds. Instead, the problem may be solved by gaining a deeper understanding of what’s go
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Blood tests

June 13, 2024

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Blood Test: What It Is and Why You Need It?Here at InsideTracker, we love making our products even better than they already are. That's why we're excited to announce the addition of the CBC panel to our Ultimate and DIY panels. The complete bl
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Blood tests

June 13, 2024

Should I Perform Genetic Testing, Blood Testing, or Both?The terms “genetic testing” and “blood testing” are frequently considered complementary, and for good reason. Both tests allow you to understand your health risks based on your internal biological act
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Blood tests

June 12, 2024

Understanding Different Blood Test Lab ResultsFor many of us, an annual physical exam will include bloodwork. While the procedure is straightforward, the results that come back to you can be confusing—especially if you don't have a medical backgr