Podcast 345: WHOOP Advanced Labs Medical Advisory Board on Biomarkers, Healthspan and the Future of Personalized Medicine


On this episode of the WHOOP podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP Medical Advisory Board members and experts on longevity and functional medicine, Dr. Robin Berzin and Dr. Dan Henderson.

Dr. Holmes, Dr. Berzin, and Dr. Henderson discuss how WHOOP Advanced Labs can be a game changer for the future of personalized medicine. The panel unpacks what longevity really means and how to maximize healthspan. Dr. Berzin reflects on her experience in functional medicine to outline root-cause illness, while Dr. Dan offers insight on data-driven prevention, lab testing, and how behavior change impacts your overall health. The panel discusses how biometric tracking will empower WHOOP members to implement habits that can help improve their health.

Chapter episodes

0:00 - Introduction to longevity experts

00:55 - What does “longevity” really mean?

03:00 - The 65 important metrics measured with WHOOP Advanced Labs

04:42 - Understanding the biomarkers that matter most

11:34 - Insulin and glucose: Mastering your metabolism

15:28 - Women's health and hormones: What biomarkers matter?

23:26 - Behavior change and motivation: How to implement lifestyle changes

31:54 - What is root cause medicine?

34:23 - Benefits of functional medicine

36:17 - Looking at your body as an ecosystem

37:12 - Navigating challenges in the healthcare system

38:32 - Empowering self-experimentation

40:32 - The future of preventative medicine

42:51 - Building muscle for longevity

47:20 - The role of wearables in understanding your health

56:05 - The importance of sleep and exercise for longevity