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Blood test investigation ????

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Is it worth spending £99 on blood tests when you're not even ill?

Two doctors give their very contrasting views

New Year is a time when many of us think about taking charge of our health

But should you get blood tests to spot problem before you have any symptoms?

Dr Xand Van Tulleken thinks you should, while Dr Martin Scurr says don't bother

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I have private blood tests done as the NHS provision is woefully inadequate. I was able to find that my Homocysteine was high at 21, now down to 8 after using Vit B12 and Folate. Also my Lp(a) was 31 now down to 18 after increasing my daily Vit C. The second doctor who is against private testing is being very irresponsible, a classic case of God syndrome

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It is best to know what is going on in my body therefore I am planning to go this 37 item blood test.

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