Most important biomarkers in your lab work

What are the most important biomarkers to consider when getting your labs done?

Understanding your internal health is key to optimizing your energy, performance, longevity, and body composition. @Dr.Kuo highlights a few core areas to focus on during routine lab work:

🔘 Metabolic Health | These markers give insight into how well your body handles blood sugar and insulin, which can impact fat loss, energy levels, and disease risk.
‱ Hemoglobin A1C – Reflects your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months
‱ Fasting Insulin – Early indicator of insulin resistance
‱ HOMA-IR – Measures insulin resistance by combining fasting insulin + glucose

🔘 Inflammation | Chronic inflammation is a silent contributor to many health issues, including heart disease, fatigue, and weight gain.
‱ hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) – One of the most sensitive markers for systemic inflammation
‱ Homocysteine – Can indicate inflammation and cardiovascular risk
‱ Ferritin – Elevated levels may signal inflammation or iron overload

🔘 Hormones | Hormones regulate everything from mood and metabolism to muscle growth and recovery. Keeping them in balance is key.
‱ Thyroid Panel – TSH, Free T3, Free T4 to assess metabolic health
‱ Testosterone / Estrogen – Vital for body composition, strength, and mood.

This is not a comprehensive list. Apolipoprotein and LDL are very important to track as well.

🚹Remember: it is imperative to get your labs done regularly. These reels are to educate and empower you to have these conversations.

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Tatum Sharp

Director of Social Media

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Away from the digital buzz of social media, Tatum enjoys taking the stage, wielding her bass in her hardcore band, Volition, and indulges her passion for all things horror by frequently cozying up with scary movies.

Specialities:

  • BS Exercise Science minor in Communications
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • ACE Group Fitness
  • Creative writing
  • Visual communication

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Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

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Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
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  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
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  • TRX 
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