06/15/2026
NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙️
How much can a blood test really tell you about an athlete's health and performance?
In this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Dr. Brandon Welch sits down with sports performance expert Pratik Patel to break down the science behind blood biomarkers, athlete health, and performance optimization.
Topics discussed:
✔️ Important blood biomarkers for athletes
✔️ Common mistakes clinicians make when interpreting lab results
✔️ Why context matters more than a single lab value
✔️ Iron deficiency vs. anemia in athletes
✔️ Creatine, kidney function, and what the labs really mean
✔️ When testing helps vs when it becomes over-testing
Whether you're a pharmacist, sports medicine professional, coach, or athlete, this episode will help you better understand how to use blood biomarkers to support performance, recovery, and long-term health.
🎧 Listen (Apple/Spotify) or watch (YouTube) now and learn how to turn lab data into actionable insights.