Biomarker deep-dives, longevity science, and the research behind your Merios health score.
ApoB 90 mg/dL puts you between optimal (<80) and borderline cardiovascular risk. Here's what 90 means and how to bring it under 80.
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hs-CRP 3.0 mg/L crosses the AHA cardiovascular risk threshold (>3.0 = high risk). Here's what 3.0 means and how to lower it in 12 weeks.
Fasting glucose 100 mg/dL sits exactly at the prediabetes threshold (100–125 mg/dL). Here's what 100 means and how to push it back to optimal.
Ferritin 30 ng/mL is technically 'normal' but functionally iron-deficient for most people. Here's what 30 means and how to get to optimal.
LDL 130 mg/dL is borderline-high cholesterol per ATP guidelines. Here's what 130 means, what's actually optimal, and how to lower it without medication.
Vitamin D 30 ng/mL is the official 'sufficient' threshold but well below the optimal 40–60 ng/mL. Here's what 30 means and how to get to optimal.
ALT 40 U/L is technically normal but above optimal. Modern guidelines suggest different thresholds for liver health.
High anti-TPO antibodies signal Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune thyroid condition. Learn what elevated TPO means and how to manage it.
Evidence-based supplement recommendations for men based on blood work, from foundational stack to targeted interventions.
Estimate your biological age using blood test biomarkers. Learn the PhenoAge method and track your aging rate using 9 key blood markers.
Get baseline blood tests before supplementing. Learn which markers to test before starting vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements safely.
Boron supplement benefits: testosterone, estrogen metabolism, and inflammation. Evidence-based dosing, food sources, and side effects.
Brain aging biomarkers in blood: hs-CRP, homocysteine, NfL, p-tau predict cognitive decline. Preventive blood test markers for brain health.
Understand your CAC score and coronary calcium scan results. Learn what calcium levels mean for cardiovascular risk and longevity.
Total cholesterol 220 is borderline high, but the number alone is misleading. Your LDL, HDL, and triglycerides matter far more.
Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL is normal for most men but high-normal for women. Trend and GFR matter more than the number alone.
Ferritin 15 ng/mL is technically 'normal' but functionally low. You likely have symptoms. Here's what to do.
HbA1c 5.8% means you're in the prediabetic range, but it's early, reversible, and a powerful wake-up call to act now.
Understanding hematocrit levels, normal ranges by sex and age, and what high or low hematocrit indicates about your health.