Your Lifesaving Labs Checklist
>> 12 Tests That Could Save Your Life
(Even if Your Doctor Hasn’t Ordered Them)
Most doctors don’t routinely run these 12 functional labs. But after over 33 years in clinical practice, I’ve seen them uncover the real causes of fatigue, weight gain, inflammation, and many more troubling symptoms.
At our upcoming 2026 Wellness Reset Online Event (May 15-17) you'll find out which of these 12 tests YOU need most—based on YOUR unique health history. - Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
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CATEGORY 1
Metabolic & Cardiovascular Markers
1. Fasting Insulin
- Measures: Insulin levels after fasting
- Why It’s Vital: Detects insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises — a powerful early warning for type 2 diabetes & weight gain.
2. Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
- Measures: A genetic variant of LDL cholesterol.
- Why It’s Vital: High Lp(a) increases heart attack and stroke risk — & it’s not included in standard cholesterol panels.
3. Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
- Measures: The number of atherogenic (plaque-forming) particles in the blood
- Why It’s Vital: Far more accurate than LDL for predicting cardiovascular risk.
4. hs-CRP
(High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)
- Measures: Inflammation in your blood vessels.
- Why It’s Vital: Chronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, cancer & autoimmune conditions
5. Lp-PLA2
- Measures: Enzyme activity that inflames blood vessel walls
- Why It’s Vital: Elevated levels can signal unstable arterial plaque before a heart attack strikes.
Which Category 1 Lab Tests Do You Need?
Find out at our 2026 Wellness Reset Online Event...
CATEGORY 2
Blood & Clotting Function
6. Fibrinogen Activity (Factor I)
- Measures: Blood’s ability to clot
- Why It’s Vital: Elevated fibrinogen increases risk of heart attacks, strokes, & chronic inflammation.
7. D-Dimer
- Measures: Fragments from blood clot breakdown
- Why It’s Vital: Helps detect dangerous clots (like deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Very important post-COVID or post-surgery.
8. RBC Magnesium
- Measures: Magnesium inside red blood cells
- Why It’s Vital: More accurate than serum magnesium — low levels impact heart rhythm, energy, mood, and sleep.
Which Category 2 Lab Tests Do You Need? We'll show you at our Wellness Reset Online Weekend! Make this the Summer you get your health back.
CATEGORY 3
Cellular Health Indicators
9. Homocysteine
- Measures: An amino acid linked to methylation and detox
- Why It’s Vital: High levels damage arteries and increase Alzheimer’s, heart disease & stroke risk.
10. Creatine Kinase (CK), Total
- Measures: Muscle enzyme levels, especially after stress or injury
- Why It’s Vital: Elevated CK can point to muscle breakdown, statin damage, or hidden heart issues.
11. NT-proBNP
- Measures: Heart wall stress and stretch
- Why It’s Vital: A sensitive early detector of heart failure—even if you feel fine.
12. Galectin-3
- Measures: Fibrosis and inflammation in the heart and other tissues
- Why It’s Vital: Emerging marker linked to heart disease, cancer progression, and chronic illness.
Give Us 3 Days at the 2026 Wellness Reset Online Event - and determine what tests you need & how to confidently request the tests that matter for YOUR specific goals. PLUS – leave with a personalized, science-backed wellness plan for your unique life - Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo.
Medical Disclaimer: The information in this presentation is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, drritamarie.com, and the experts who have contributed. We encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.
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