Essential Biomarkers to Check for Optimal Health and Longevity

Essential Biomarkers to Check

Regular monitoring of key biomarkers is crucial for maintaining optimal health and identifying potential issues early. Here’s a comprehensive list of essential biomarkers to include in your health screening:

Cardiovascular Health

• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL-c, HDL-c, triglycerides, ApoB, ApoA
• Lp(a): If you haven’t tested it ever (important cardiovascular risk marker)

Blood Health

• Complete blood count: white blood cells, red blood cells, hematocrit, hemoglobin, platelets

Metabolic Health

• Glucose markers: HbA1c, fasting insulin, glucose

Liver Function

• Liver markers: ALT, AST, GGT

Kidney Function

• Kidney markers: eGFR, cystatin C, BUN, creatinine, albumin

Hormonal Health

• Sex hormones: testosterone, free T, E2, SHBG
• Thyroid markers: T3, T4, TSH

Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin D3
• Iron panel: ferritin, serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation
• Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, bicarbonate, chloride

Inflammation and Other Markers

• Inflammation: hsCRP, homocysteine
• Growth factors: IGF-1

Source: Siim Land Newsletter