Sharing some of my go-to functional labs for moms over 30.
Hi friends! How are you? What are you up to this morning? I have a couple of calls today, a workout, and a podcast interview this afternoon.
For today, let’s chat about one of my favorite topics: functional labs. (Friendly reminder that this post is not medical advice. I’m not a doctor, and these are just some of my favorite labs to run with clients. Before making any health changes, reach out to your doctor.)
What are functional labs?
Functional labs go beyond the standard blood work you typically get at your doctor’s office. While conventional labs look for disease states or out-of-range markers, functional testing is designed to assess how well your body is functioning before things go wrong. These labs can uncover underlying imbalances in hormones, minerals, gut health, detox pathways, and more; often before symptoms become more serious.
Unlike standard testing, functional labs often use non-traditional samples like saliva, urine, stool, or hair (instead of, or in addition to blood). This allows for a more detailed view of what’s happening at the cellular and metabolic level. For example, a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can show mineral imbalances and heavy metal toxicity, and a salivary cortisol test can map out your stress response throughout the day – things you won’t typically see on a routine blood panel.
These tests are incredibly valuable for creating targeted protocols that support healing at the root cause, rather than just managing symptoms. They can also be completed at home, which makes them super accessible.
Functional labs for moms over 30
If you’re a woman over 30 and feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to – your energy’s off, your sleep is inconsistent, your workouts aren’t working, and your mood feels like a rollercoaster – it’s not in your head. It might be time to look under the hood!
Functional lab testing is one of the most empowering things you can do for your health. Instead of guessing which supplements to take or diets to try, testing gives you data. It gives you clarity. It tells us where your body is out of balance, and more importantly, what we can do about it.
(It’s worth mentioning here that these tests do not look for diseases and are not used to diagnose illness. Instead, they look at deficiencies and toxicities so you can work to bring the body back to balance.)
These are the core functional tests I recommend for many of my mom friend clients over 30. These can be especially helpful if you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, and want to get ahead of symptoms like:
Hormonal imbalances
Fatigue and burnout
Weight gain (despite doing “all the right things”)
Mood swings or anxiety
Trouble sleeping
Gut issues and bloating
Hair loss or skin changes
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