The Labs Most Doctors Overlook — But We Don’t
How many times have you heard, “Your labs are normal”—yet you still feel tired, inflamed, foggy, or off-balance?
At resTOR Longevity Clinic, Dr. Greg Burzynski often sees patients who’ve been told everything looks fine on paper, but they know something isn’t right. The problem? Most traditional labs only screen for disease—not dysfunction. They’re designed to detect major issues, not early imbalances.
That’s why we take a different approach.
We look beyond the basics, using advanced functional lab testing to catch issues before they become symptoms—or chronic conditions.
Because at resTOR, we’re not just looking for “normal.” We’re aiming for optimal.
Why Standard Labs Fall Short
Traditional lab panels are built around reference ranges—essentially, statistical averages from the general population. But being “in range” doesn’t always mean your body is functioning well.
In fact, many people fall within those “normal” ranges and still struggle with:
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Fatigue and brain fog
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Weight gain or insulin resistance
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Low mood or anxiety
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Hormonal imbalances
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Chronic pain or inflammation
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Poor recovery, low immunity, or accelerated aging
Dr. Burzynski explains:
“Conventional medicine often waits until something breaks to take action. At resTOR, we’re proactive—we catch dysfunction early and support the body before disease develops.”
The Overlooked Lab Markers That Matter
Here are just a few of the key labs we routinely check—many of which are missing from standard panels.
Homocysteine
Often ignored in routine screenings, elevated homocysteine is a powerful indicator of both cardiovascular and cognitive risk. High levels are linked to:
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Heart attack and stroke
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s
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Poor methylation and detoxification
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B vitamin deficiencies (especially B6, B12, and folate)
At resTOR, we test and address homocysteine early—often years before it becomes a true threat.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
CRP is a marker of systemic inflammation, one of the most dangerous and overlooked drivers of chronic disease.
Even low-grade elevation can signal:
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Autoimmune activity
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Metabolic dysfunction
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Gut permeability (leaky gut)
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Early cardiovascular strain
Inflammation is a silent saboteur. If it’s left unchecked, it accelerates aging and raises your risk for nearly every degenerative condition.
Fasting Insulin
Most doctors check your blood sugar—but not your insulin. The problem? Insulin resistance begins years before glucose becomes elevated.
By testing fasting insulin, we can:
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Detect prediabetes or metabolic syndrome early
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Prevent weight gain and stubborn fat storage
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Support energy, mood, and brain health
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Reverse the trajectory of metabolic decline
This one marker alone often provides a missing piece in the fatigue-weight gain-inflammation puzzle.
Other Valuable Markers We Assess
Depending on your symptoms and goals, we may also assess:
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Reverse T3 & Free T3 – for deeper insight into thyroid function
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Zinc, magnesium, and vitamin D – essential for immune and hormonal balance
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Ferritin & iron saturation – because both low and high levels can signal hidden issues
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Sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA) – to identify hormonal imbalances often missed in standard panels
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Cortisol rhythms – to assess adrenal health and stress response
These tests help us see the full picture—not just whether something is broken, but how your body is functioning at every level.
Personalized Testing = Personalized Care
At resTOR Longevity Clinic, we don’t guess—we test and tailor.
Using your lab results, Dr. Burzynski designs customized wellness plans that may include:
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Nutritional and lifestyle strategies
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Targeted supplementation or IV nutrient therapy
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Hormone or peptide therapy
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Gut healing and detox support
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Mitochondrial and metabolic optimization
This is health care that sees you as an individual—not a number in a range.
Stop Settling for “Normal”
If you’ve ever walked away from a doctor’s visit feeling frustrated—knowing that something is off but being told it’s “normal”—you’re not alone. But you do have options.
At resTOR Longevity Clinic, Dr. Greg Burzynski offers a new model of medicine: one that’s proactive, data-driven, and deeply personalized. By using advanced testing and whole-body insight, we help you take control of your health before problems arise.
Because you deserve more than a 5-minute review and a pat on the back.
You deserve answers. You deserve a plan.
You deserve optimal, not just “okay.”
