08/09/2026
Dr Nik has heard it constantly, from friends, family, and patients: no symptoms, so no need to test.
He’s also watched it go wrong more than once. Feeling fine and being fine aren’t always the same thing, some of the biggest risk factors don’t come with symptoms attached.
His response to the “I feel amazing” argument some restrictive diets lean on: plenty of things make people feel amazing short-term.
That’s not the same as being healthy.