Which Blood Tests Does a Vegetarian Need?

Which Blood Tests Does a Vegetarian Need?
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When it comes to you managing your health, an early warning system is a distinct advantage. That’s where blood tests come in: They’re an important tool for assessing your overall health, and provide valuable insight into any potential issues that may be developing.

Your health care provider likely orders a standard screening panel at your annual physical. The problem is, these tests may not pick up on some important nutritional deficits that can impact your health.

Joel Fuhrman
Joel Fuhrman
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Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing. He specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods.
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