video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/4eaedc0c45884d5ab5fb2b4b98a34474" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/4eaedc0c45884d5ab5fb2b4b98a34474-719f127f4e3e835a.gif979.979This Loom explains what functional labs are and why they can reveal root causes when standard blood work looks normal. Jen Sino, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and founder of Fit and Functional, contrasts functional labs with traditional testing by covering broader biomarker scope, interpretation using optimal ranges, and personalized plans that account for interacting body systems. She shares her three favorite tests: the hair tissue mineral analysis for metabolism, energy, mood, stress resiliency, and postpartum mental health; the GI Map for gut health and nutrient absorption using markers like H pylori, parasites, and calprotectin; and the Dutch Complete for a more comprehensive view of hormone pathways, cortisol patterns, and hormone detoxification, noting that it should be paired with other root-cause testing. To get started, viewers are directed to options on the website linked below or can email with questions about timing and budget.