Function Health
Mentioned in 70 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A direct-to-consumer biomarker testing platform co-founded by Dr. Mark Hyman that offers 160+ comprehensive lab tests for $365/year, enabling users to monitor health metrics including hormones, fertility markers, nutrient levels, and cardiovascular risk factors. The company is frequently discussed across health and wellness podcasts as an accessible alternative to traditional clinical testing, with integrations into AI health platforms like ChatGPT Health for personalized health analysis. Endorsed by prominent health practitioners including Dr. Darshan Shah and Dr. Will Cole, the platform is positioned as a tool for functional health optimization and early disease detection.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Modern Wisdom · May 18, 2026
Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099
“Sponsor offering 160+ advanced lab tests for health monitoring; host uses their service”
The Dr. Hyman Show · May 18, 2026
Are You Secretly Dehydrated? Why a 1% Drop Kills Your Focus and Mood
“Sponsor offering 160+ lab tests for $365/year to measure internal biomarkers; Dr. Hyman is Chief Medical Officer”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · May 14, 2026
164. SXSW Panel: How To Actually Take Control Of Your Health In 2026 and Beyond
“Provides comprehensive lab testing and medical imaging (MRI/CT) at $365/year to create longitudinal health maps for preventative medicine”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · May 7, 2026
162. Dr. Meredith Broderick: What An Undiagnosed Sleep Disorder Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain And Body
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different tests; Dr. Shah's preferred alternative to traditional lab work for comprehensive health monitoring”
The Dr. Hyman Show · May 6, 2026
The Real Reason You Age (And How to Slow It Down) | Dr. Eric Verdin
“Dr. Hyman is Chief Medical Officer; uses 160+ biomarkers and biological age clocks for longitudinal health monitoring”
The Dr. London Podcast · May 5, 2026
Don't Ignore These 10 Heart Symptoms
“Sponsor offering 160+ lab tests for biomarker analysis and health baseline establishment at reduced cost vs. traditional care”
Huberman Lab · May 4, 2026
Tools to Bolster Your Mental Health & Confidence | Dr. Paul Conti
“Advanced lab testing and biomarker analysis service; sponsor offering comprehensive health snapshot and personalized recommendations”
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation · Apr 30, 2026
Stop Blaming Menopause with JJ Virgin
“Lab testing platform mentioned as valuable for comprehensive health assessment”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 29, 2026
The Mental Health Crisis Starts in the Gut | Dr. William Li & Dr. Mark Hyman
“Imaging and preventive health company where Dr. Hyman is chief medical officer; offers quantitative brain MRI scans”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 27, 2026
Feeding Kids Is Hard—Here’s What They Actually Need
“Sponsor offering 160+ annual lab tests; Dr. Hyman is Chief Medical Officer; developing pediatric testing panel”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 22, 2026
We Can Detect Cancer Years Earlier—So Why Aren’t We?
“Co-founded by Dr. Hyman and Dr. Soddickson; platform aggregating imaging, labs, and health data with AI-powered medical intelligence for proactive health monitoring”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Apr 21, 2026
157. Dr. Tania Elliott: Allergies, Immune Health, and Hidden Toxins in Your Home
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different health markers tracked over time; Dr. Shah's preferred alternative to traditional doctor testing”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 20, 2026
Can’t Fall or Stay Asleep? Your Sleep Questions Answered
“Comprehensive lab testing platform offering 160+ tests for $365/year to identify nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances affecting sleep”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Apr 15, 2026
Tired But Wired? The Hidden Loop Destroying Your Energy | Dr. Scott Sherr, MD
“Health optimization platform where Dr. Hyman serves as Chief Medical Officer; mentioned in closing disclaimer.”
Modern Wisdom · Apr 13, 2026
#1084 - David Friedberg - Everything You Know is About to Collapse
“Advanced lab testing company; 160+ biomarker testing for preventive health monitoring”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
EPI 246: Living To 100 & Beyond With Longevity & Performance Medicine Expert Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos. Full Body Scans, Tests Your Doctor Isn't Running, & What Full Head To Toe Testing Really Looks Like
“Affordable comprehensive biomarker testing platform ($500) recommended for baseline health assessment in 20s-30s age group”
Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep · Mar 30, 2026
Crayons and Grains of Sand
“Sponsor providing lab testing and health data tracking with 160+ annual tests for biomarker monitoring”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 23, 2026
Handling Difficult People, Healing Breakups, and the Science of Talking to Strangers | Shankar Vedantam
“Lab testing and health monitoring service providing 160+ annual tests to track sleep, inflammation, and biomarkers”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 21, 2026
#1074 - Nir Eyal - A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs
“Biomarker testing and health monitoring service sponsor tracking 100+ health metrics”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 19, 2026
148. Fitz Koehler: The Four Pillars of Fitness and the Exact Formula for Strength, Fat Loss, and Longevity
“Comprehensive biomarker testing platform offering 160 different health markers tracked over time; Dr. Shah recommends for patients unable to access Next Health clinics”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 10, 2026
145. Dr. Dave Rabin: HRV, Vagal Tone, and the Science of Safety for Performance and Mental Health
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different health metrics tracked over time; sponsored by Dr. Shah for comprehensive health monitoring”
Habits and Hustle · Mar 10, 2026
Episode 535: Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The Longevity Nutrient That Could Slow Aging and Protect Your Cells
“Dr. Mark Hyman's health platform; began testing C15 levels after learning about deficiency prevalence”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 24, 2026
141. Dr. Amy Shah: Hormone Havoc, Gut Health, and the New Menopause Playbook
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 comprehensive health markers tracked over time; endorsed by Dr. Shah for accessible testing outside clinic settings”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Feb 17, 2026
139. JJ Virgin: Muscle Over Weight Loss
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different health metrics tracked over time; Dr. Shah recommends for comprehensive health monitoring.”
Just Ingredients · Feb 16, 2026
213 - Could Your Supplement Routine Use an Audit?
“Biomarker testing service mentioned by host for comprehensive health testing at reasonable cost to guide supplementation”
Huberman Lab · Feb 16, 2026
The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
“Sponsor offering comprehensive lab testing with over 100 biomarkers for health monitoring”
This Week in Startups · Feb 12, 2026
Why J-Cal Invested to 200K in a former Employee | E2249
“Health testing company mentioned as potential partner for lab test integration”
The a16z Show · Feb 11, 2026
How Magic Johnson Built a Billion-Dollar Portfolio in 30 Years
“AI bio company that announced Series B funding, part of Magic's health tech portfolio”
Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Jess Kane (BodyBio): How Omega Ratios, Low Fat Diets, and Damaged Cell Membranes Trigger Skin Aging
“Modern concierge medicine platform compared to BodyBio's original blood testing service model from the 1990s”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Feb 10, 2026
EPI 238: How To Lower Inflammation In Your Body With Dr. Will Cole. Top Biomarkers + Tips On Food, Water, Air Purity, Personal Care Products, And More!
“Direct-to-consumer lab testing platform highlighted as doing great work in personalized health assessment”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 4, 2026
How OpenAI Is Helping People Take Control of Their Health | Fidji Simo
“Partner platform for aggregating biomarkers, lab data, and health records; integrated with ChatGPT Health for comprehensive health data analysis”
The Genius Life · Feb 2, 2026
547: How to Take Control of Your Health With Low-Cost Tools and Testing | Darshan Shah, MD
“Functional blood work testing company offering comprehensive biomarker panels for health optimization”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Feb 2, 2026
Office Hours: Cholesterol and Heart Disease — What I’ve Changed My Mind About
“Co-founded by Dr. Hyman; offers 160+ lab tests including ApoB, lipoprotein(a), and hs-CRP for $365/year”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 29, 2026
134. Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Stop the Decline: Perimenopause Strategies
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different health markers for $365/year, positioned as alternative to traditional doctor testing”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 28, 2026
Why Men’s Fertility Is Collapsing and What It Means for Our Future | Dr. Michael L. Eisenberg
“Co-founded by Dr. Hyman; comprehensive health screening platform testing testosterone, free testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
EPI 236: The Most Important Blood Biomarkers You Should Be Tracking Regularly (Your Doctor Probably Isn't Testing Them). With Longevity Medicine Specialist Dr. Darshan Shah
“Online blood testing service recommended for comprehensive biomarker panels, requires lab visit for collection”
The a16z Show · Jan 27, 2026
Healthcare 2026: AI Doctors, GLP-1s, and Insurance Defection
Habits and Hustle · Jan 27, 2026
Episode 523: Ashley Koff, RD: GLP-1, Weight Loss and the Mistakes That Create Rebound
“Direct-to-consumer biomarker testing service; criticized for excessive testing (500+ markers) and AI-generated recommendations without practitioner oversight”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 26, 2026
Office Hours: Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy — Fertility, Nutrition & Hormones
“Co-founded by Dr. Hyman; provides comprehensive lab testing (160+ tests) for $365/year to identify nutrient deficiencies, toxins, and metabolic markers relevant to fertility”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 24, 2026
Healthcare Needs Builders, Not Bureaucrats: Dr. Mehmet Oz Live from Davos
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 20, 2026
131. Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: The Science of Ketones, Hormones, and Faster Recovery
“Biomarker testing platform offering 160 different biomarkers for comprehensive health tracking at $365/year”
Huberman Lab · Jan 19, 2026
Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 14, 2026
Muscle Is the Key to Longevity (Not Fat Loss) | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
“Offers early detection screening with intramuscular fat imaging via EZRA MRI to assess muscle quality and metabolic pathways”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 12, 2026
Office Hours: How to Choose the Best Diet for Your Body
“Health testing platform offering 160+ lab tests for $365/year to validate diet effectiveness and nutrient status”
TBPN · Jan 8, 2026
xAI Raises $20B, Anthropic’s $350B Valuation, OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health | Diet TBPN
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 7, 2026
Why Mental Illness Is a Metabolic Problem—and What That Means for Your Health | Dr. Chris Palmer
“Company where Dr. Hyman serves as Chief Medical Officer; conducts metabolic testing on 300,000+ patients revealing insulin resistance and nutritional deficiencies linked to mental illness”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Jan 5, 2026
Office Hours: What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days
“Comprehensive lab testing platform offering 160+ tests for $365/year to monitor health metrics and organ system function”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Jan 1, 2026
126. How to Fix Your Metabolic Health at Any Age
“Online service for ordering biomarker blood tests with laboratory access without requiring doctor referral”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Dec 31, 2025
Massive Somali Fraud in Minnesota with Nick Shirley, California Asset Seizure, $20B Groq-Nvidia Deal
The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 31, 2025
Are You Nutrient Deficient? The Hidden Factors of Accelerated Aging | Rhonda Patrick - ENCORE
“Co-founded by Dr. Hyman; provides micronutrient testing for 110,000+ person cohort revealing 67% nutrient deficiency rates”