Episode 603

The Labs You Need Your Doctor to Run to Know if Your Metabolically Healthy

With Dr. Tyna Moore
& Dr. Ben Bikman

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When we’re told our labs are “normal,” that doesn’t always mean they’re optimal—especially considering that over one-third of Americans are prediabetic and 47 million have metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic health is the foundation of true longevity. Without actively supporting it, the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes increases. The good news? Prioritizing metabolic health through simple lifestyle changes can lead to long-term vitality and meaningful transformation.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re bringing you a special compilation episode featuring Dhru’s conversations with top experts on the most underrated blood tests for metabolic health and how to decode optimal lab markers.

Dr. Tyna Moore breaks down the science behind metabolic dysfunction and its connection to chronic disease. She shares the essential labs to order, how often to test, and what optimal results should look like. She also offers practical tips for beginners on getting started with resistance training.

Dr. Ben Bikman dives into how elevated fasting insulin contributes to insulin resistance, fat storage, and challenges in sustainable weight loss. He also explores how genetics play a role in weight gain and why lowering insulin—not just counting calories—should be the first step in any effective weight-loss strategy.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. Metabolic health and disease pathways
    (2:10)
  2. Key lab tests and optimal levels
    (4:25)
  3. How and why to start resistance training
    (20:49)
  4. The most underrated blood test for metabolic health
    (33:57)
  5. Optimal reference ranges for fasting insulin
    (37:45)
  6. The two primary factors contributing to weight gain
    (44:22)
  7. The role of fat cells and ethnic differences
    (53:09)
  8. Final thoughts
    (1:01:34)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

 
Dr. Tyna Moore

Dr. Tyna Moore is a board-certified naturopathic and chiropractic physician and the founder and owner of Core Wellness Clinic in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in non-surgical pain management, natural pain solutions, and regenerative injection therapies for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

 
Dr. Ben Bikman

Dr. Ben Bikman is a metabolic research scientist and author of Why We Get Sick, which explores insulin resistance as a root cause of many chronic health issues. With a PhD in bioenergetics and postdoctoral work in metabolic disorders, he now serves as an associate professor at BYU, where he studies insulin’s role in obesity, diabetes, and mitochondrial health.

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