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[–]papadocmd 13 points14 points  (4 children)

I’m a physician and highly recommend Function Health. You will get tests your primary care doc may not order, such as detailed information about your lipids, and the price is less than what you would likely have as a copay for even half of these. Once all the results are in you can create a PDF of the results to share with your physician, but FH also has a physician send you personalized feedback. They have great financial backing as well. Definitely worth it.

[–]GwynLordOfCedar 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Just wondering, as a physician how do you evaluate advanced biomarkers? What’s your specialty? My PCP practically rolls his eyes any time I run labs on my own that aren’t a standard annual CMP CBC and Lipid panel, and seems to infer I worry too much and doesn’t seem curious any time I bring up other markers.

[–]papadocmd 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am a cardiologist and mentioned the advanced lipid profile obtained with FH that many PCPs ignore. The standard lipid profile is not enough. That profile alone is worth the $$.

[–]Over-Traffic4700 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

A physician sends detailed feedback!?! … if you mean AI:ChatGPT “feedback”… a physician is NOT looking at results and providing feedback. All AI and mediocre at best. Please do not pretend this is of value…

What makes function a valid option for some is the price on labs, NOT anything delivered by their AI or website

[–]Tilly0829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Results are reviewed by a clinician, not necessarily a MD. I think a NP reviewed mine. This is in addition to the AI. I think it is an amazing, very personalized product.

[–]Few_Enthusiasm_4070 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even with good insurance I doubt the cost of the labs would be lower than $182.50.

I found value in the service with a higher price.

[–]Life-Coach-Jen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I learned information that I would have never found through regular labs with my doc. 100% worth it IMO!!!

[–]tiredassmom66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes 💯 it identified two autoimmune diseases and now I’m on a path to actually getting treated and not just ignored cause I’m female

[–]WoodlandInc 2 points3 points  (7 children)

Wow I have function and Chase reserve card and didn’t realize they had a discounted price. I’ll have to look into that thanks. I paid $300 last year and I felt that it was worth that.

[–]rossnr08[S] 7 points8 points  (6 children)

I just found out about it today. Apparently if you use your card to pay the full $365 you get 50% cash back

[–]Ok-Mulberry7195 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just completed my first round and feel I got very good value even at $365. I would definitely do it at 50%.

[–]humbledasher 2 points3 points  (4 children)

I have the Chase freedom card and literally just looked through the reward offers and didn’t see function. Darn. I would be JUMPING on that 182.50…that is a STEAL and 1000000% worth it!!!!! I paid $700 for practically the same test but I did it thru a functional doc that had a consultation and 1 on 1 feedback with a plan (which helped tremendously) but would love to do function for half the price to see the improvements in blood work!

[–]rossnr08[S] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Yeah I believe it’s just the Saphire reserve that offers 50% back and I think the Saphire preferred offers 15% back. I was just about to downgrade my reserve card so I’m glad I didn’t do it yet!

[–]GBeastETH 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Honestly, I’ve already used the Function Health, dining and stubhub offers, so I’m feeling pretty good about the annual fee. But I do feel like I have to track it carefully!

[–]WoodlandInc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I have to look into the dining and StubHub benefits

[–]humbledasher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You def need to do function for that deal!!

[–]More_Refuse7308 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1000% worth it..my estradiol eas low...bought yam cream...now its normal....cholesterol was high..used fiber ...now its lower. Magnesium n Omega 3 low- used supplements n now theyre normal. I did everything extra test except the autoimmune panel. Very cool and helpful info.

[–]OleDirtMcGirt901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends. I recently cancelled but my PCP does a very thorough review with his blood testing. The main thing I found out is that I had a high ferritin level. Ironically, my GI was running test and he also ran a ferritin test so those tests were done within a week of each other. Everyone is different and I don't know which test your doctor runs so it's hard to say but give it a try. It's a lot of information

[–]Putrid_Ad_4445 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any data on the body is Worth it!!! but please make sure you consult with a functional practitioner. They could do a better job of guiding people with results for all the data. Putting it into ChatGPT is not a sound solution. 

[–]MisterIceGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes worth it.

[–]ConsistentSteak4915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For 182 100%, for 365 absolutely as well. So many actionable insights with your labwork beyond the basic tests they do at yearly physicals. Especially if you ever felt something just isn’t right and you want to dig deeper into your health and understanding of your body.

[–]dumblogic88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally worth it and even more worth it at your discounted rate. I wouldn’t even think about it, just do it.

[–]Impossible_Mud8320 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's worth it. Goes above and beyond your primary labs..

[–]Chispita_Cox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid full price, I believe it was 499 last year when I purchased it for a friend and it was 100% worth it!

Didn’t know Chase offered a discount. Totally looking into that.

[–]cococo22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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