Alright, so a while back I got sucked into this whole health optimization thing, you know? Started feeling kinda sluggish and just… off. Figured it was time to take a good hard look at what was going on inside.
I stumbled upon this platform called Function Health, co-founded by Dr. Mark Hyman. Seemed like the real deal, focused on preventive medicine and all that jazz. I signed up ’cause I wanted a really deep dive into my health, beyond the usual basic checkup.
First off, I filled out a detailed questionnaire about my medical history, lifestyle, the whole nine yards. Then, they sent me this kit to collect my blood samples. It was a bunch of vials and stuff, not gonna lie, felt like a mad scientist for a minute. Pricked my finger, filled up those little tubes, and sent ’em off to the lab.
- The first was the finger prick, which was no big deal.
- After that, I had to collect my saliva, that took a bit longer.
- Finally, I had to give a urine sample.
Waiting for the results was nerve-wracking, I gotta say. Like, what if they found something seriously wrong? But also, I was super curious to see what my biomarkers were saying.
Getting My Results
A few weeks later, boom, the results landed in my inbox. It was a lot to take in, I’m not gonna lie. Over 60 different blood tests! Stuff I’d never even heard of before. They broke it all down, though, which was helpful. Showed me where my levels were good, where they were kinda borderline, and where they needed some serious attention.
Turns out, my inflammation markers, like CRP, were kinda high. Makes sense, I’d been feeling pretty achy and tired. The results also highlighted some nutritional deficiencies I wasn’t aware of. So that started my journey into tweaking my diet and adding some supplements.
Making Changes
The platform had some insights and explanations, which made it less overwhelming. It was pretty cool to see how everything was connected and had a personalized plan. I followed their recommendations, started eating more anti-inflammatory foods, and taking specific supplements to address the deficiencies.
Honestly, it’s been a process. No magic bullet, you know? But I’ve been tracking my results over time on the platform, and it’s motivating to see things moving in the right direction. I’m feeling way better overall, more energy, less inflammation. Still a work in progress, but I’m definitely glad I did it. This whole deep dive into my blood work has been a real eye-opener.
