About this episode
Send a textAre you confused by your lab results after going full carnivore? Wondering if your high LDL and blood sugar are a problem or just a side effect of eating steak and doing CrossFit every day?In this episode, I break down my latest blood work (September 2025) with insights for anyone living a low-carb, high-performance lifestyle. I walk through each section of my lab panel — including lipids, glucose, testosterone, inflammation, kidney markers, and more — and share what these numbers mean when viewed through the lens of real-world function, not outdated medical norms.This is the episode I wish existed 5 years ago. If you're a 40+ guy trying to optimize for longevity, energy, and strength, this one’s for you.? Topics Covered:? Why my LDL is high — and why I’m not worried? The truth about elevated A1c and fasting glucose on carnivore?? How fasted CrossFit + low-carb = "physiological hyperglycemia"? Inflammation markers that actually matter (spoiler: mine are great)? Why context > numbers when reading labs? What to track next: fasting insulin, CRP, cortisol, ferritin? How my testosterone, DHEA, and PSA stack up? Insights from Dr. Ken Berry’s research on “physiological insulin resistance”? Tests I recommend to fine-tune your metabolic picture? Tips on hydration, stress, sleep, and nutrient tweaks to improve labs? Bullet Point Summary from the Review:My LDL particle count is high, but inflammation markers (CRP, homocysteine) are low — context matters more than the number.Fasting glucose (106) and A1c (5.8%) are slightly elevated, but likely due to fasted workouts, cortisol spikes, and gluconeogenesis, not diabetes risk.Dawn effect + epinephrine = higher morning glucose for fuel, not dysfunction.Labs indicate hydration issues — BUN/Creatinine ratio suggests drink more water before tests.Testosterone, Free T, and DHEA all in healthy range = ? for hormone health.PSA is normal, supporting low prostate inflammation and risk.Plan to test fasting insulin, hs-CRP, ferritin, and cortisol for full picture.May experiment with continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and post-workout carbs to dial things in.Confirmed: eating red meat and doing CrossFit daily doesn’t break you — it reveals your real metabolic engine.? Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you enjoy this show. ? Got questions about your own labs or lifestyle tweaks? Hit me up on IG or CrossFit Garage!#Carnivore
