The Shocking Impact of The Sugar Diet on Mark Bell’s Blood Work

Mark Bell opens up about his blood work after six months on a high-sugar diet — revealing surprising insights on metabolic health, liver function, cardiovascular risk, and how muscle mass, PEDs, and lifestyle choices shape his lab results.

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----------------------------------------Show Notes-------------------------------------

0:00 - Intro
0:05 — Mark Jokes About the Lab Review Setup
0:31 — Mark’s Diet History: Low Carb, Keto, Carnivore, High-Sugar Experiment
0:47 — High Simple Sugar Diet Details & Purpose of the Experiment
1:10 — Key Metabolic Markers to Watch: Glucose, Insulin, A1C, Liver Enzymes, Triglycerides
1:41 — Fasting Glucose Results & Surprising Stability Despite High Sugar Intake
2:13 — Low Fasting Insulin Despite High-Glycemic Diet — Why Muscle Mass Matters
3:35 — Liver Enzymes & GGT Explained — Is Sugar Hurting the Liver?
4:22 — AST & ALT Elevations: Liver or Heart Stress?
5:17 — Mark Opens Up About His Coronary Calcium Scores & Plaque History
7:37 — PED Use, Coronary Risk, and Lack of Clear Plaque Reversal Protocols
9:01 — Managing Blood Viscosity: Blood Donations & Hematocrit Insights
10:13 — High Hematocrit & Donating Blood as a Prophylactic
11:52 — Lipid Panel Results: Triglycerides Lower Than Expected
12:20 — Mark Reflects on His Past Health at 330 lbs & Anabolic Use
13:55 — HDL, LDL, and ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio — What They Really Mean
15:09 — Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and Impact on CRP Levels
16:22 — Upcoming Retest Plans & Monitoring Inflammatory Markers
16:41 — Homocysteine, Methylation, & The Role of Creatine & B Vitamins
16:59 — Vitamin D Status & Importance of Sun Exposure
17:53 — Hemoglobin A1C Results & Other Glycemic Markers
18:47 — Low DHEA Levels & Why It Matters for Brain & Immune Health
19:22 — The Need for Healthy Fats & Their Role in Hormone Production
19:41 — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) & Free Testosterone
20:10 — Ferritin & Iron Levels — Clearance for Blood Donation
20:58 — Thyroid Antibodies & Autoimmune Considerations
21:41 — LP(a) Levels & Genetic Cardiovascular Risk Factors
22:28 — APOE Gene Discussion & Alzheimer’s Risk
23:06 — BUN, Creatinine, Kidney Function, and Muscle Mass Connection
24:29 — Why Albumin is a Crucial Marker for Overall Health
25:51 — Elevated TSH, Thyroid Function, and Iodine
26:05 — Closing Thoughts: Mark’s Transparency About Health & PEDs
27:10 — Practical Next Steps: Blood Donation, Dietary Fat Adjustments, Liver Enzyme Monitoring
28:17 — Supplement Plan: B Vitamins, TUDCA, Choline, NAC, Glycine, DHEA
28:29 — Final Takeaways & Thanks for Watching