Athletes can have abnormal looking blood test results after heavy training. In this video Dr. Barker presents a clinical case of a male triathlete that had some abnormal findings on his routine bloodwork.

It's common for athletes to have abnormal lab values after heavy training - your doctor needs to know your history!


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Abnormal lab values can appear quite commonly in athletes after heavy training.

While abnormal lab values can at first seem scary, a bit of careful history can help you (and your doctor!) figure out exactly what's going on, before you become alarmed.

Because of this, we always advise athletes to avoid heavy training for several days before getting any bloodwork done. Heavy training can lead to abnormal findings especially in the area of liver and kidney function test results.

Note! If you're healthy and train hard, getting these abnormals doesn't mean you're damaging your body! While you can see abnormals for these tests, some of these blood markers aren't always specific to the kidney and liver - those chemicals can come from damaged muscle and show up as if you have a kidney or liver problem.

So, knowing your history is important! And, if you do show up with these abnormals, the best course of action is to retest after you've had a bit of break from training.

Always work with your doctor, and let them know you training history before they run any lab tests (and interpret them the wrong way!)

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Disclaimer:

Dr. Jason Barker received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. He is registered in Colorado where he maintains an active clinical practice.
This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Jason Barker and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from your personal physician. This video does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Barker and you. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Barker nor The Natural Athlete’s Clinic takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading, viewing or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians and obtain a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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