Podcast 348: WHOOP Advanced Labs — Using Data To Take Control of Your Health with Dr. Dan Henderson

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, Emily Capodilupo, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, sits down with Dr. Dan Henderson, WHOOP Medical Advisory Board Member and primary care physician, to dive deep into the development and impact of WHOOP Advanced Labs.

Emily and Dr. Henderson break down the WHOOP Advanced Labs and how it integrates into your WHOOP insights. They dive deeper into the influences of biomarkers like lipoprotein(a), Vitamin D, insulin resistance, and more. Dr. Henderson shares his perspective as a primary care physician on why regular blood testing is important for everyone – not just those experiencing symptoms. This episode breaks down how your biomarkers can help optimize your energy, recovery, and longevity.

Episode Chapters

00:39 - Meet Dr. Dan Henderson

01:02 - WHOOP Advanced Labs and the opportunity in healthcare

08:38 - Why is bloodwork important?

11:31 - Vitamin D: Health benefits and the prominence of deficiency

15:13 - Normalizing fatigue and what it actually means for your health

21:18 - Insulin resistance: What you need to know

25:28 - Interpreting results and finding solutions to symptoms

32:10 - Why regular bloodwork is essential

36:50 - What is lipoprotein(a) and what does it measure?

39:16 - Life-changing aspects of WHOOP Advanced Labs

42:52 - Reaching a larger number of patients

48:29 - Key takeaways for the audience

50:05 - Using WHOOP Advanced Labs to advocate for care

54:12 - Top five symptoms to look out for