Using labs to guide supplementation

Jim advises baseline blood testing before supplements and tailoring supplements like B12 and vitamin D to deficiencies.

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Quest Diagnostics CEO Jim Davis to discuss the partnership behind WHOOP Advanced Labs. Will and Jim discuss how combining blood biomarkers with continuous physiological data is reshaping consumer health. Will and Jim explore how trends in metrics like cholesterol, glucose, sleep, and recovery can drive more personalized, actionable insights and help shift healthcare from reactive to preventative. Jim shares his personal approach to health tracking, Quest's vision for democratizing lab testing, and leadership lessons from running a 50,000+ employee organization. Jim gets candid about his “obsession” with his WHOOP data and his advice for managing stress and staying focused on long-term health habits.

Learn more about WHOOP Advanced Labs here.

(01:12) Jim Davis on the WHOOP x Quest Diagnostics Partnership

(03:06) What WHOOP Members Can Expect From WHOOP Advanced Labs

(07:10) Action From Insight: Understanding Trends To Optimize Your Health

(12:27) How Frequently Should You Check Your Biomarkers?

(13:25) Building The Tech: The Challenges of Health Innovation

(18:10) Establishing Wellness Trends: Why Annual Bloodwork Matters

(20:41) Lifestyle Factors That Can Cause Issues In Health & Biomarkers

(22:23) Growing The Business: Jim’s Vision For The Future of Quest

(30:25) Do We Need Supplements?: What Your Bloodwork Says About Supplementation

(32:37) Jim Davis on Understanding Blood Biomarkers & Using WHOOP To Form Healthy Habits

(37:00) Jim’s Lessons on Operational Excellence