Lab 101 - Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Decode the most ordered lab test in medicine—through a functional lens! In this video, we walk you through the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), slide by slide, to help you understand what each marker reveals about your metabolic, liver, kidney, and electrolyte health. We go beyond standard interpretations to show you how to spot early signs of dysfunction and optimize for longevity and performance. ✅ What You’ll Learn • The functional meaning behind AST, ALT, GGT, and ALP • Electrolyte balance (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO₂) and acid–base physiology • Understanding anion gap and why it matters for metabolic acidosis • Creatinine, BUN, and kidney health explained • Albumin and total protein: what they reveal about digestion, absorption, and liver synthesis • Glucose, calcium, and early insulin resistance markers • Why optimal ranges matter—and how to use them 🎯 Great for: • Functional medicine patients and practitioners • Metabolic health and longevity enthusiasts • Anyone seeking to understand their labs more deeply 👨‍⚕️ Created by Dr. Bradford Perkins of Transform Wellness Clinic – integrating longevity, metabolic optimization, and functional medicine. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Lab 101 videos! #CMP #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #Glucose #GGT #KidneyHealth #LiverFunction #InsulinResistance #LongevityMedicine #TransformWellness