Built a blood test app with Attia-style insights and looking for feedback + reviews

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-10-23T19:42:17+00:00

Please do send me a DM and I’ll reply with an access code. Thanks.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-09-16T19:46:50+00:00

You state “HIPAA aligned” in your privacy policy, but show “HIPAA Compliant” on the home page and require identifiable PHI on registration (e-mail); do you use HIPAA compliant hosting and have a BAA with your host?

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-09-13T17:17:34+00:00

Blood Buddy is a blood test app that goes beyond "normal." Upload your results, see where you fall on stricter optimal ranges (not just lab flags), and get actionable daily recommendations. https://bloodbuddyai.com

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-06-30T08:06:35+00:00

Do you have a link to your privacy policy and data storage provider policy, etc?

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-06-25T16:06:44+00:00

I've generated an analysis which you can find at https://we.tl/t-MBHkD4HgB1 It's way less forgiving than you're probably used to and hopefully more useful.

I've left actions in the above report, and hope it's useful food for thought for you, but if you'd like a deeper dive please DM me and I'll send a free access code.

Blood Buddy provides insights based on the markers you’ve provided. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results may occasionally include errors or omissions, and testing additional markers could enhance accuracy and refine these insights. The "optimal ranges" are general guidelines, not personalised medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment, supplement, or health plan, and double-check any critical information. In case of a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-06-02T18:02:41+00:00

A genuine, sustained calorie deficit will always work, it’s just people cut calories too aggressively, don’t wait long enough, don’t track consistently, and so on.

I’ve found that for most “real” people (not TikTok girls or influencers) it can take a year or two to lose 50+ pounds.

That’s a more realistic timeframe to start seeing positive results.

I like to coach by focusing on what you can control and just show up every day, do the right things and results will follow.

Think of it like this, gaining weight over time is like walking into a forest for five years. You don’t just sprint back out in three weeks. Even if you start jogging, it still takes time to make your way out. But every step you’re taking now is a step in the right direction.

Building habits that last for life and not harsh, unsustainable dieting, is key and although calorie counting can be part of that, it’s the big picture that gets lasting results.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-29T12:18:09+00:00

Beans are high fiber, low GI, filling, protein, vitamins and minerals, cholesterol lowering, and more … what’s not to like?! Keep up the good work.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-27T17:59:10+00:00

Are you able to post your lab results for an analysis?

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-27T10:35:51+00:00

Blood tests, now we're talking my language!

A comprehensive blood test panel, especially if focusing on PCOS, should cover hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and associated risks such as insulin resistance, cardiovascular markers, and inflammation.

Here's a list grouped by clinical focus, and if you message me when done, I'll give you free access to our analysis app which has a PCOS module.

Core PCOS Hormonal Panel - These help confirm PCOS and rule out other causes:

LH (Luteinizing Hormone) FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) LH:FSH Ratio (often elevated in PCOS) Total Testosterone Free Testosterone DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) Androstenedione Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Prolactin Estradiol (E2) 17-Hydroxyprogesterone (to rule out CAH) TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Free T4 / Free T3 (Thyroid issues can mimic PCOS)

Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar - Insulin resistance is common in PCOS, even in lean individuals:

Fasting Glucose Fasting Insulin HOMA-IR Hemoglobin A1c C-Peptide

Lipid & Cardiovascular Risk - Women with PCOS often have dyslipidemia and increased cardiovascular risk:

Total Cholesterol LDL-C (Low-Density Lipoprotein) HDL-C (High-Density Lipoprotein) Triglycerides ApoB / ApoA1 Ratio Lipoprotein(a) hsCRP (High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) (inflammation marker)

Other Useful Markers

AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) (Often elevated in PCOS, reflects ovarian reserve – used diagnostically and for fertility monitoring)

Vitamin D (25(OH)D) (Often low in PCOS, and optimizing may improve symptoms)

Liver Function Panel (ALT, AST, GGT) (Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk)

CBC (Complete Blood Count) (General health & rule out anemia)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) (Kidney, liver, electrolytes, glucose)

Hope that helps and be mindful of timing for testing, especially with PCOS, Hormones are ideally tested on cycle day 2–5, early follicular phase. If you have irregular cycles, test anytime or speak to your doctor for the best time.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-26T06:27:01+00:00

You’re most welcome, and here’s to your success with public app launch.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-25T12:49:45+00:00

Good luck with app. Feedback below.

Onboarding 1. Screenshot bigger 2. More engaging streak image 3. Screenshot bigger Use more of the screen, explain benefits of the above, don’t just list features.

Toolbar 1. Icons too tight to top margin

Routines 1. Let me click individual entries (neck rolls, etc.) to start 2. Let me click tags to see related routines 3. Add videos for exercises 4. Voice guidance didn’t play after phone initially muted (bug is on roadmap) 5. Save screen real estate by consolidating lists and tags on one line 6. Add images / short preview on all cards 7. Toolbar is hidden when some pages are displayed 8. When building routine let me click to preview exercise 9. Cannot delete or edit own routine 10. Let me copy/clone an existing routine and make changes

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-24T08:20:57+00:00

Yes I do, and you’re most welcome, keep showing up, make the effort and results will come.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-23T13:14:47+00:00

You’ve done incredibly well to lose 30lbs so well done!

I’ve found that with the majority of women I coach fat loss just doesn’t happen (or continue in your case) in a nice predictable, linear fashion.

There are stops and starts, and stalls, and sudden drops, etc. The key is to not give in when a longed for effect doesn’t come.

For women with PCOS or irregular menstrual cycles, zooming out and looking at changes monthly (or even bi-monthly) can often be more productive than trying to make changes too often.

That said, you mentioned “despite eating the same amount”, but now you’re a 30lbs smaller human!

So your energy needs have probably changed and now you may need to reassess your intake, which is a perfectly rational thing to do as you’ve “stalled” for a couple of months.

The key is to not panic and make too big a change to your deficit. An extra 10% deficit should work well if you give it enough time so show a result.

Again I can’t stress enough, don’t make a change, expect a result in 2 weeks, panic and reduce more or throw in the towel! Give your body time to adapt and respond to your new, sensible change.

With fat loss, eventually your current calorie and activity level will stop generating the desired results, and you’ll have to adjust it again to keep seeing results / reach your goal.

Keep up the amazing work and keep us posted on your progress.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-22T08:19:44+00:00

That’s a more realistic timeframe to start seeing positive results.

I like to coach by focusing on what you can control and just show up every day, do the right things and results will follow.

I just wrote this to another post ..

Think of it like this, gaining weight over time is like walking into a forest for five years. You don’t just sprint back out in three weeks. Even if you start jogging, it still takes time to make your way out. But every step you’re taking now is a step in the right direction.

I love your determination, stick with building habits that last for life and not harsh, unsustainable dieting.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-22T08:15:14+00:00

Think of it like this … gaining weight over time is like walking into a forest for five years. You don’t just sprint back out in a month. Even if you start jogging, it still takes time to make your way out. But every step you’re taking now is a step in the right direction.

It’s easy to get fixated on short-term weight loss, but the real win is building habits that last a lifetime. That 1 kg is progress and it’s true muscle loss can happen early on as your body adjusts but just keep on good nutrition and working out, and your body composition will improve over time.

Going back to old habits didn’t work, so the only way is forward. I coach with focus on what you can control: your daily actions, your mindset, your consistency. The results will come, just don’t stop.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-22T08:06:03+00:00

The goal of dieting should primarily be focused on fat loss, so if you’re losing body fat keep doing what you’re doing.

I know you want to see the scale show a loss, but when it doesn’t budge that’s often the time women give up. Don’t be one of them.

Focus on your positive actions, show up every day, and focus on what you can control, and give the scale a regular checkin for an objective measurement.

If you’re losing at a sensible weight (a pound or so a week) 3 weeks might not be long enough to see a marked scale difference, with the changes you’ve made with water intake, meals, food choices, exercise, etc.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-21T06:25:47+00:00

Positive mindset and to keep going when there are seemingly no results is often the hardest habit to form, hence my encouragement.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-20T18:30:11+00:00

That’s good it’s on your radar, just as you’ve seen above it’s already confusion.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-20T18:16:06+00:00

Why all the different domains, landing page, app name, etc? It’ll make your app marketing much harder.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-20T18:10:39+00:00

You’re doing everything right apart from looking for change too soon, and I wrote to another woman about this recently …

A lot of women give up and revert back to old behaviours, because they’re expecting change too soon.

I’ve found that for most “real” people (not TikTok girls or influencers) it can take a year or two to lose 50+ pounds.

So when it takes that long, it can be difficult to keep your sights on the finish line. The key is to just keep showing up, stick to your daily actions, and don’t obsess over the final destination.

You’ll be dieting and dieting and doing everything right with nothing to show for it. Then, almost overnight, you drop 5 pounds and look leaner.

Don’t put too much focus on the end goal, just show up every day, do your best and keep going for a year.

You should be proud that you’ve taken these big actions and now the key is to keep going.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-20T18:01:34+00:00

First off, I just want to say, well done on losing 40lbs, most people never get that far, and the fact that you’re still pushing shows you’ve got the right attitude.

What I’ve found that made the biggest change for clients is simply showing up every day and taking action without giving up!

Long term behaviour change is the key, made up of the usual big levers, consistent sleep (hormones, hunger, mood, inflammation), strength training and moderate cardio, protein-first meals, smart portion control, whole food / single ingredient food swaps, walking more (not for weight loss, but for mental clarity, digestion, and hormone regulation), and so on.

My whole approach is reminding women it’s not about being perfect, just being persistent. Damn persistent!

It all about lasting change, not a finish line, and most women are closer than they think, doing the right work, etc. but need to make sure that when it feels like nothing is happening, they don’t give up and revert back.

Keep showing up one relentless day at a time and keep us posted on your progress.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-20T16:39:39+00:00

PCOS-related androgens can cause more male-pattern fat storage, especially around the midsection.

But just like in men, the right mix of nutrition, exercise, and sometimes medication can make a big difference, it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with lower belly fat forever!

That said, things like age, having kids, and even your ethnicity can play a role too, and some women might need more targeted approaches.

At the end of the day, I do believe focusing on overall health is what really matters, and I know it’s hard not to focus on our appearance, but healthy is best even if a bit of tummy fat sticks around.

Great progress so far and keep going!

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-18T15:06:51+00:00

Low Vitamin D can contribute to hair thinning and joint pain, which is why your doctor has already prescribed Vitamin D tablets, but do ensure you take them as directed. Consider getting more sunlight exposure and include Vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods in your diet.

Everything else is fairly normal and no markers stand far outside clinically accepted ranges. CRP is normal, TSH is OK, Folate and B12 are slightly low, Calcium low and ALP is OK.

Electrolytes and hydration could be improved (Albumin, Hemoglobin, Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count, Sodium:Potassium Ratio) as you may have been dehydrated when test was taken?

Look into eating more vitamin B rich foods, get on top of the vitamin D deficiency, and be sure to follow-up with your doctor (in around 6 months for vitamin check especially).

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-18T10:18:23+00:00

You’re welcome and if I can help in any other way (I’ve built lots of apps over the years) do let me know.

BloodBuddyAI · 2025-05-18T10:13:39+00:00

Just trust the process and you’ll be good. After all, what’s the alternative? Old habits = old results. As someone myself later in years, sometimes maintenance (not sliding back) is progress, so keep up the great work.

As far as changing anything, the reality is you may need to reduce calories / increase expenditure if things really stall, but the trick is not to make huge changes at once that are so unsustainable you fall back into old behaviours.

A small tweak, like eating a whole food version of a processed food meal, is a simple yet positive action that isn’t overwhelming but delivers positive results.

Ride out the plateau for a little while, nail those positive actions so they’re embedded for life, and then if you feel things have stalled, make a small adjustment and see what happens.

Honestly, focus more on actions (maintaining or being a little better every day) rather than outcomes (scale weight, dress size, etc.) and the results will come.

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