emma_london said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data:

Every single metabolic marker improved. This is why I'm a believer in this therapy.

HPLC_Greg said:

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data: Category Marker Before After…

Tracking labs for the lipid panel — here's the panel I get every 3 months and why:

• CMP: glucose, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes
• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
• A1C: 3-month glucose average
• hsCRP: inflammatory marker
• CBC: blood counts, anemia screening
• B12, folate, iron: nutritional deficiency screening
• TSH, free T4: thyroid monitoring
• Lipase: pancreatic safety check

Total cost with insurance: about $35 copay. Without insurance, request cash-pay pricing from Quest/Labcorp — usually $150.

emma_london said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

This matches mine closely enough to be worth saying so out loud. Posting only so the count is not one.

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

Omega-3 index improvement on the lipid panel: often overlooked but my omega-3 index went from 3.8% to 8.3% over 13 months. I supplemented with 2g EPA+DHA daily.

This matters because omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective, complementing the GLP-1 benefits. Target omega-3 index is >8%. Combined with the triglyceride reduction from the medication, my lipid profile is the best it's been in decades.