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In this episode, I discuss blood testing for athletic performance. I explain how performance-based blood testing differs from medical or disease-based blood panels and the pros and cons of blood testing for performance.\xa0\xa0\nI explain how to choose specific blood markers based on your performance goals, scenario, and situation. I also discuss the timing, frequency, and preparation for blood tests to increase the accuracy and validity of results. I explain how to contextualize blood test results, interpret reference ranges, and account for the natural variability of blood markers. I also discuss how to improve blood test results through nutrition, behaviors, training, or supplementation.\nListeners of this episode will understand how to determine appropriate blood markers for yourself or your client based on specific training goals and how to interpret blood results so you can look, feel, and perform at your best.\nAccess the full show notes for this episode at performpodcast.com.\nThank you to our sponsors\nAG1: https://drinkag1.com/perform\nEight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/perform\nVitality Blueprint: https://vitalityblueprint.com/perform\nMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/perform\nLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/perform\nRenaissance Periodization: https://rpstrength.com/perform\xa0\nTimestamps\n00:00:00 Blood Testing, Albumin, MCV\n00:03:05 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & Vitality Blueprint\n00:05:55 Blood Testing for Performance\n00:09:24 Cons of Blood Work\n00:13:39 Pros of Blood Work\n00:19:30 Investigate: Blood Panels for General Health, CBC, CMP\n00:25:14 Blood Panels for Performance; Bodybuilding, Protein Turnover\n00:32:08 Sponsors: Momentous & LMNT\n00:35:21 Albumin, Hydration, Inflammation\n00:38:50 Endurance Training, Iron\n00:46:33 Essential Vitamins & Minerals: Zinc, Chromium, Magnesium, B12\n00:50:52 Sodium, Potassium\n00:56:48 Energy & Fatigue, Blood Glucose\n01:02:39 Sponsors: AG1 & Renaissance Periodization\n01:05:18 Tool: Getting Good Blood Data, 48-Hour Rule, Timing, Hydration\n01:12:55 Sensitive vs. Resilient Markers; Blood Test Consistency, Testosterone\n01:19:41 Interpret: References Ranges, Blood Glucose, Homocysteine\n01:28:44 Context & Interpretation, Strength vs. Endurance\n01:34:13 Sleep Apnea, Hemoglobin, Endurance Training\n01:37:33 Medical vs. Performance Blood Markers, Blood Volume, Creatinine\n01:46:18 ALT, AST, Athlete\u2019s Paradox\n01:49:05 Optimal for What?, Context & Blood Markers\n01:56:35 Tool: Analytical, Diurnal & Biological Variability\n02:01:39 Patterns & Categories: Hydration, Inflammation\n02:09:01 Intervene: Big Solutions, Direct Markers vs. Systemic Solutions\n02:20:57 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Subscribe & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Perform Newsletter, Social Media\nDisclaimer & Disclosures