01/22/2026
January is the perfect time to get a clear picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory health.
These lab markers can reveal what your body needs—before symptoms become problems.
Here are the core labs I recommend reviewing at the start of the year:
• A1C
Shows your average blood sugar over 3 months. Helpful for anyone with fatigue, cravings, family history of diabetes, or weight changes.
• Fasting Insulin
Often elevated long before A1C changes. Crucial for PCOS, insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, and blood sugar swings.
• Lipid Panel (HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
Evaluates cardiovascular risk you can’t feel. Important for adults of all ages.
• Thyroid Markers (TSH, Free T3, Free T4 ± antibodies)
Impact energy, metabolism, mood, hair, digestion, and menstrual cycles.
• Liver Enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP)
Reflect liver function, inflammation, and metabolic stress—especially important for those who drink alcohol or take certain medications.
• Vitamin D
Commonly low in the winter and affects immunity, inflammation, and mood.
• CRP
Measures whole-body inflammation that can influence digestion, hormones, recovery, and chronic disease risk.
These labs create a foundation for building a realistic, personalized nutrition plan for 2025—not guesswork.
If you want expert guidance interpreting your results and turning them into an actionable plan:
Schedule your appointment through the link in my bio.