Cutting Against The Grain

45. Low Carb, Keto, Carnivore Bloodwork – The What and Why for Preventative Health

February 02, 2022 Laura Spath and Judy Cho
Cutting Against The Grain
45. Low Carb, Keto, Carnivore Bloodwork – The What and Why for Preventative Health
Show Notes

In this episode, Laura and Judy continue the discussion from the low carb conference and talk about bloodwork and steps to be a self-advocate.

  • Bloodwork and what to check
  • Low carb vs. standard diet markers
  • Fasted glucose vs. A1C
  • Insulin (LP-IR)
  • What is C-Peptide?
  • Getting your doctor to order tests
  • Kraft test and Glucose Tolerance Test (testing while pregnant)
  • Serum insulin sensitivity vs. beta cell sensitivity 
  • Statins and statistics
  • Cholesterol (NMR particle size)
  • “Normal” cholesterol markers for carnivores
  • Advocate for your health


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RESOURCES

Boca Raton Conference 

NwJ Complete Wellness Panel Bloodwork

NwJ Complete Thyroid Panel Bloodwork

Omega 3/6 Bloodwork Home Test

Ingredients in the Glucose Tolerate Test Beverage

David Diamond and Cholesterol

David Diamond’s Myths and Mischief in Medical Research

NMR Sample Panel

NMR Explanation

C-Peptide info

Kraft Test info

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