Blood Test

Before blood test

  • dont do hard workouts 24 hours before blood test.
  • dont drink before blood test.
  • hydrate properly.
  • dont eat poppy seed rolls.

Quotes

I will do blood tests on the same day of the week, and attempt to hydrate equally, typically by drinking 1–2 liters of water and ensuring my pee is clear. Imagine that you do one blood test on Thursday, then your follow-up tests on a Monday after a weekend of booze, which can elevate liver enzymes. The values aren’t comparable. It’s also a good idea to avoid hard workouts for the 24 hours prior to your blood tests, if possible, so you don’t get a false read on inflammatory markers. Control thy variables! - Tim-Ferris/Tools-Of-Titans