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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.

Episode Mentions

Modern Wisdom

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

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) decline and replacement level thresholdsAge-related fertility decline and biological windowsMarriage penalties in tax and welfare policy
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Brain hydration and cognitive functionElectrolyte balance and mineral absorptionCaffeine's diuretic effects and dehydration cycle
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Wearable technology and continuous health monitoringFunctional medicine and advanced lab testingSupplement industry verification and quality assurance
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and ScreeningChronic Insomnia and Conditioned ArousalCognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Geroscience hypothesis: aging as primary driver, diseases as secondary manifestationsHallmarks of aging: mitochondrial dysfunction, senescent cells, telomere shortening, epigenetic changes, proteostasisImmune aging: thymic involution, innate immune hyperresponsiveness, adaptive immune decline, inflammaging
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The Dr. London Podcast

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

Cardiac Angina and Chest Pain RecognitionDyspnea as Early Heart Disease IndicatorReferred Pain in Cardiac Disease
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Huberman Lab

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

Self-talk and internal dialogue patternsStructure and function of self (foundational pillars of identity)Childhood pattern recognition and intergenerational behavior transmission
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Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

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

Menopause and perimenopause managementMetabolic health and insulin resistanceBioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Gut-brain axis and vagus nerve signaling in mental healthPolyphenols and phytochemicals as bioactive compoundsMicrobiome diversity and bacterial species function
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Pediatric nutrition fundamentals and macronutrient balanceBlood sugar stability and metabolic programming in childrenMicrobiome development and immune system regulation
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Full-body MRI screening and baseline imaging protocolsFalse positive reduction through longitudinal imaging analysisAI-powered medical image interpretation and predictive modeling
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Microbiome disruption and gut health as root cause of chronic inflammationHygiene hypothesis and early childhood immune system trainingHidden chemical exposures: BPA, Teflon, PFAS, synthetic fragrances in consumer products
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Circadian Rhythm OptimizationBlood Sugar Stability and SleepNervous System Regulation and Stress Management
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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.

Sympathetic Spiral of Doom (stress-mitochondrial dysfunction feedback loop)Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Energy Production (ATP, electron transport chain, complexes 1-4)Cell Danger Response (CDR) and anabolic vs. catabolic states
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Modern Wisdom

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

AI Commoditization and DecentralizationFusion Energy and Near-Zero Energy CostsEpigenetic Reprogramming and Age Reversal
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Peak Performance Life Podcast

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

Coronary CT angiography with AI analysis (CCT/Clearly)Whole-body MRI screening protocols and imaging specificationsArterial plaque regression and reversal mechanisms
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Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

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

Sleep and rest as foundation for mental healthMindfulness and present-moment awarenessAcceptance of change and impermanence
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10% Happier with Dan Harris

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

Acceptance vs. change in romantic relationshipsConflict externalization and naming relationship dynamicsPorcupine and turtle conflict patterns
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Modern Wisdom

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

Belief as a tool for behavior change and motivationPlacebo and nocebo effects in medicine and psychologyChronic pain management through pain reprocessing therapy
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Four Pillars of Fitness FrameworkStrength Training for WomenWeight Loss Formula and Caloric Budgeting
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as biomarker for resilience and longevityVagus nerve function and parasympathetic nervous system activationEustress vs. distress: good stress vs. harmful chronic stress
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Habits and Hustle

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

C15 (Pentadecanoic Acid) as Essential Fatty AcidCellular Fragility Syndrome and FerroptosisOdd-Chain vs Even-Chain Saturated Fats
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Gut-brain-hormone axis and microbiome signalingPerimenopause nutrition framework (30-33 protocol)Estrogen metabolism and the estrobolome
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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.

Body Composition Tracking and Bioimpedance ScalesMuscle Quality Assessment (Grip Strength, Push-ups, Sit-to-Stand Tests)Protein-First Nutrition Strategy and Macronutrient Hierarchy
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Just Ingredients

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

Supplement bioavailability and absorption mechanismsGut microbiome and short-chain fatty acids (butyrate, acetate, propionate)Leaky gut syndrome and intestinal permeability
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Huberman Lab

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

Women's resistance training protocolsMenstrual cycle and exercise performanceHormone replacement therapy effects on fitness
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This Week in Startups

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

Angel investing criteria and founder evaluationHealth and wellness app developmentAI agent automation in procurement
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The a16z Show

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

Venture capital investing strategiesSports team ownership and valuationsAthlete business education and mentorship
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Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast

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

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) sourcing and liposomal delivery technologyOmega-3 to omega-6 fatty acid ratios in cell membranesPhospholipid-based skin barrier function and hydration
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Peak Performance Life Podcast

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

Inflammation biomarkers (hs-CRP, homocysteine, ferritin)Metabolic health markers (fasting insulin, glucose, A1C, triglycerides)Functional medicine telehealth models
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

ChatGPT Health and consumer health AI applicationsNetwork medicine and systems biology approach to chronic illnessGenomics and personalized nutrition based on genetic variations
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The Genius Life

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

Bioimpedance scales for body composition trackingGrip dynamometer testing for longevity predictionContinuous glucose monitoring for metabolic health
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) testing and particle size analysisLipoprotein(a) genetic risk factor for heart diseaseInsulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Perimenopause symptom recognition and early interventionHormone replacement therapy safety, efficacy, and delivery methodsEstrogen's role in muscle, bone, cardiovascular, and brain health
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Declining sperm counts and semen quality over 50 yearsEndocrine-disrupting chemicals and microplastics exposureMetabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance as fertility drivers
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Peak Performance Life Podcast

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

Blood biomarkers for health optimization (hs-CRP, hemoglobin A1C, ApoB, lipid panels)Functional medicine and longevity medicine practicesUltra-processed food elimination and metabolic health
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · Jan 27, 2026

Healthcare 2026: AI Doctors, GLP-1s, and Insurance Defection

Health Insurance DefectionAI Healthcare RegulationCash-Pay Healthcare Models
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Habits and Hustle

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

GLP-1 medications: mechanism, efficacy, and misuseWeight loss vs. weight health optimizationDigestive health and nutrient absorption
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Metabolic dysfunction and blood sugar management in fertilityEnvironmental toxins and endocrine disruptors (BPA, pesticides, heavy metals)Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) management through nutrition
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 24, 2026

Healthcare Needs Builders, Not Bureaucrats: Dr. Mehmet Oz Live from Davos

Healthcare fraud prevention and detectionAI integration in medical practiceGLP-1 drug pricing and accessibility
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

MEAT Protocol vs RICE Protocol for injury recoveryExogenous ketones and mitochondrial healthPeptide therapy (BPC157, TB4, GHK-copper) for tissue repair
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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab · Jan 19, 2026

Build Muscle & Strength & Forge Your Life Path | Dorian Yates

High-intensity training methodologyMuscle building and strength trainingAnabolic steroid use in competitive bodybuilding
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Skeletal Muscle as Longevity OrganSarcopenia Prevention and TreatmentProtein Requirements and Amino Acid Optimization
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Ketogenic diet for type 2 diabetes and metabolic healthPaleo diet and autoimmune disease managementVegan diet supplementation requirements and nutrient deficiencies
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TBPN

TBPN · Jan 8, 2026

xAI Raises $20B, Anthropic’s $350B Valuation, OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health | Diet TBPN

xAI $20 billion funding roundAnthropic $350 billion valuationChatGPT Health launch
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Metabolic Psychiatry and Mitochondrial DysfunctionKetogenic Diet as Psychiatric TreatmentAutoimmune Antibodies and Blood-Brain Barrier Transport
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Alcohol metabolism and acetaldehyde toxicityCentral nervous system depression and neurotransmitter effectsLiver detoxification and fatty liver disease
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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

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

Metabolic Health OptimizationBiomarker Tracking and Blood Work InterpretationRoot Cause Medicine and Functional Medicine
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

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

Minnesota daycare fraudSomali community fraudGovernment waste and corruption
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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

Micronutrient deficiency epidemiology in the US populationVitamin D insufficiency and disease prevention (cancer, dementia, bone health)Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular/cognitive health
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