7 Blood Tests You Need After 40 (That Doctors Often Miss)
7 Blood Tests You Need After 40 (That Doctors Often Miss)  
Podcast: hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic
Published On: Thu Oct 15 2026
Description: Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/ Are your blood tests coming back normal even though you're struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or hormonal changes after 40?In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD breaks down 7 important blood tests and lab panels that may provide a more complete picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and overall health.Learn why fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c matter for blood sugar regulation, what ferritin reveals about iron stores, why thyroid testing sometimes deserves a closer look, and how vitamin D, inflammation markers, and sex hormones can contribute to conversations about your health.Dr. Taz also explains why tracking lab results over time can be helpful, how symptoms provide important context, and what questions to bring to your next doctor's appointment.In this episode:The limitations of routine annual blood workFasting insulin and early insulin resistanceHemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugarFerritin, vitamin D, and thyroid testingHigh-sensitivity CRP and inflammationEstrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after 40How to track and discuss your lab resultsReady to take a closer look at your health?Schedule a consultation with a hol+ provider to explore your symptoms, lab results, and personal health goals:➡️ https://holplus.co/appointmentsExplore holistic health resources and integrative care:➡️ https://holplus.co/Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)