My Function Health Lab Results: Taking Control of My Own Health & Finding Answers
By Midlife Anti-Crisis · published · 26:04 · 3K views when we checked · Patient
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What this video covers
This is a first-person video from the Midlife Anti-Crisis channel, not a Function Health production. According to its description, the creator lists fatigue, brain fog, sleep problems, unexplained weight struggles, thyroid nodules and cluster headaches. They say three years of seeking answers through the American healthcare system produced none, so they ordered testing through Function Health, a panel the description puts at over 100 tests.
The description says the video covers why the creator picked this service and their main results in the areas of inflammation, insulin resistance, autoimmune issues and cardiovascular risk. It also covers what they take those results to mean and the changes they plan to make to their metabolism and inflammation. The creator says they will wear a continuous glucose monitor for 12 weeks to follow blood sugar in real time. The chapters show the order: symptoms first, then doctor visits and a diagnosis, then the Function Health results, then issues the testing uncovered, then lifestyle changes, then monitoring and next steps. The metadata gives no actual lab values, so this page does not report any.
On disclosures, the creator says the video is not sponsored by Function Health. The description still includes a signup link with a code, which it says skips the waiting list. It also links to Lingo for glucose monitoring, which the creator says they are not affiliated with. Other links in the description point to the creator's own shop and to affiliate products. This is one person's account of their own testing and plans, and it is not medical advice.
Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.
Chapters
- 5:04The creator covers their doctor visits and the diagnosis they received before turning to self-directed testing.
- 9:01The Function Health results are presented, which the description says include inflammation, insulin resistance, autoimmune and cardiovascular markers.
- 12:12This section covers hidden issues that the testing brought up.
- 16:02The creator explains the targeted lifestyle changes they are making in response to the results.
- 20:44The closing chapter covers ongoing monitoring and what comes next, including the planned 12-week glucose monitor period.
What it costs today
- Names its lab (Quest Diagnostics)
- Clinician review
- 48 states (not RI, HI)
Which services let you talk to a clinician about results
From each service's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.
| Service | Talk to a clinician | Cost | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empirical Health | YesThe advanced program includes a video visit with a board-certified doctor to review results; members can also message their doctor in the app.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the $399 advanced program | $190/yr | Visit |
| Superpower | YesMembers can message the care team anytime and get one-on-one support from clinicians, included in the membership.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the $199/year membership | $199/yr | Visit |
| Labs by Hims | YesLabs plans include 24/7 messaging with a provider, and a provider reaches out about critical results.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the Labs plan | $349/yr | Visit |
| Labs by Hers | YesLabs plans include 24/7 messaging with a provider, and a provider reaches out about critical results.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the Labs plan | $349/yr | Visit |
| Everlywell | YesEverlywell 360 results are clinician-reviewed, and customers can add a 1:1 consult with a licensed provider to discuss results for an extra fee.source, 2026-10-31 | Extra: paid add-on (Everlywell 360 + Consult tier); consult price not shown on the page | $399/yr | Visit |
| Lifeforce | YesMembers get a 45-minute telehealth consult with a board-certified clinician to review results and the plan, repeated with each quarterly retest.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in membership | $599/yr | Visit |
| Maximus | NoMaximus labs are self-directed with no physician evaluation or consult, and it tells customers to share results with their own doctor (another line on the page claims physician review is included).source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $199.99/yr | Visit |
| Function Health | NoMembers get a support chat and clinician-written notes on results, but Function says it does not give medical advice and offers no clinician consult or messaging about results.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $365/yr | Visit |
| InsideTracker | NoInsideTracker gives app-based analysis only and tells customers to discuss results with their own healthcare provider; no clinician consult or messaging is offered.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $489/yr | Visit |
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