Vitality Radio Podcast with Jared St. Clair

E665 - #665: Are Your Labs Really Normal? A Functional Perspective with Shea Sallee

Published: August 15, 2026

Duration: 53:07

On this episode, Jared welcomes functional nutritional therapy practitioner and blood chemistry specialist Shea Sallee for a fascinating conversation about what routine blood work may reveal beyond the standard lab report. Together, they explore the difference between conventional reference ranges and functional ranges, discuss important markers like fasting insulin, GGT, ALP, ferritin, and thyroid labs, and explain how nutrient imbalances can influence overall health and well-being. They also cover the role of symptoms, blood chemistry, hair analysis, and other functional assessments in building a more complete picture of health. If you've ever been told your labs are "normal" but...