most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-25T15:20:53Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/132353 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/132353/what-are-the-best-labs-for-60-year-old-men Blossom1 2012-07-03T19:53:51Z 2012-07-03T22:12:43Z

<p>My father wants me to use one of those direct lab situations to order some basic tests for himself. The last time his doc ran a lipid panel was awhile ago - he put him on a low-fat diet that he dutifully followed, and saw his HDL drop to 17. He now eats a relatively healthy diet - I've pushed my mother toward more paleo eating and I'd say they're halfway there. He's teetering on the edge of doing a 30-day challenge, so this would be great for a baseline.</p> <p>He's in great health outwardly - almost 60, trim and strong, can easily physically outdo men a couple decades younger. However, he worries often because his father, uncle, and grandfather on his paternal side died from heart attacks in their 50s. Even if I remind him that they ate unhealthily, were overweight, etc. - I know he just wants to see if there are any glaring issues a lab test might pick up. He's also irritated by losing muscle mass. Husband checked his BP and it was a bit high.</p> <p>I've heard mixed issues with accuracy on NMR and VAP, so I was thinking basic lipid panel; TSH, free T4, T3 (he said he had his thyroid irradiated or something to shrink it when he was a kid and wonders about thyroid function); CMP/CBC with diff; Vit D; and some sort of hormone panel (need help here).</p> <p>Anyone know what would be best to order here (I've read through some of the other threads but was looking for anyone with advice specific to middle-aged men with heart disease and thyroid worries)? I'm also ready to tear my hair out putting together the best-priced package, so if anyone has a favorite I'd appreciate that, too.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/132353/what-are-the-best-labs-for-60-year-old-men/132368#132368 JayJay 2012-07-03T20:49:10Z 2012-07-03T20:49:10Z

<p>If his lifestyle is congruent with health...i.e. he eats mostly primal/paleo, gets good movement in on a regular basis, has no problems with sleep or his day/night cycle, and has a positive outlook on life.....the best test is NONE! Prevent overzealous doctors from scaring the crud outa him and reducing his lifespan and/or quality of life with their crap drugs by skipping the whole scene.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/132353/what-are-the-best-labs-for-60-year-old-men/132381#132381 Crowlover 2012-07-03T22:06:58Z 2012-07-03T22:12:43Z

<p>Besides the usual metabolic and lipid panels make sure that you get:</p> <p>Cardiac (high-sensitivity) CRP</p> <p>Vita D level</p> <p>HbA1C</p> <p>Thyroid Panel (and if he is low then get tested for thyroid antibodies.)</p> <p>Also good would be Total and Free testosterone.</p>