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#56 - Was deine Blutwerte wirklich bedeuten - Step by Step | Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel bei Männergesundheit
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#56 - What your blood test results really mean - Step by Step | Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Dr. Helena Orfanos-Böckel is a leading voice in laboratory diagnostics, and this time she personally examines the blood test results of Dr. Jonathan Apasu. What do kidney function tests really tell us? Which hormones play a crucial role in energy, health, and performance? And why can a perfect lifestyle still result in high cholesterol? In this fascinating podcast episode, you'll learn how to correctly interpret your lab results and how to specifically improve them.

Topics in this episode:

  • Understanding kidney function: Creatinine vs. Cystatin C

  • Correctly measuring and interpreting testosterone

  • High cholesterol levels despite a healthy lifestyle?

  • Vitamin D, K2 and other supplements: What they really do

  • Identify cardiovascular risk factors early

  • Why prevention is more than just a comprehensive blood test


If you want to know what your lab results really say about your health – be sure to listen! 🎧

You can find more information about Dr. Helena Orfanos-Boeckel here.

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