379: 7 Blood Tests You Need to Catch Disease Early, According to Dr. Darshan Shah

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Nov 25, 2025 | 0 comments

As we head into the holidays — and a brand-new year just around the corner — many of us start thinking about fresh beginnings, better habits, and what it really takes to feel our absolute best.

In this episode, I’ve invited an inspiring expert to help us step into 2026 as the true CEO of our own health.

He’s Dr. Darshan Shah.

Not only is he a board-certified surgeon with more than 20,000 procedures under his belt, but he’s also the founder of Next Health — the world’s first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic.

His journey — from earning his MD at just 21, to launching cutting-edge wellness centers, to advising thousands on extending their healthspan — is nothing short of remarkable.

He explains how to optimize your well-being using a few simple, actionable steps from his groundbreaking Wellness Wheel™, and we dive into why our current healthcare system is long overdue for a radical shift.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

How to partner with doctors who focus on keeping you well, not just treating you when you’re sick (4:43)
The overlooked blood test markers that can reveal the real state of your health (6:20
How restorative medicine works — and why my guest and I believe it’s the future of long-term wellness (9:37)
What most people miss when it comes to making supplements effective (19:10)
How to guide friends and family toward healthier choices (23:30)
What your grip strength quietly reveals about your overall health and longevity (26:05)
Why giving your gut a break is essential for healing — plus the easy way to do so (28:10)
The foundational steps to living a cleaner, more detoxified life (35:25)
The hidden health risks of spending time on or near a golf course — and the easy precautions you should take (38:44)
The exclusive free guide to detoxifying your home and environment (41:30)

More about Dr. Darshan Shah

His practice: Next Health

Guide to Minimizing Toxic Exposure in Only 52 Weeks

Instagram: @darshanshahmd

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