The SoWell Blog
Before You Start a GLP-1: Labs You Need to Know
GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro aren't just about weight loss — they're about whole-body health. But here's the thing: so many people are being prescribed these medications without ever...
Lasting Romance: Tracking Health Beyond the Scale
When we expand our view of progress beyond the scale, we often discover that the most meaningful changes are the ones we didn't expect to measure at all. Why the...
Love Notes From Your Labs: What Your Results Mean for Metabolic Health
Your lab results aren't just numbers on a page - they're messages about your metabolic health. Each marker tells a story about how your body is functioning and where it...
Why Labs Matter More Than BMI
BMI isn’t totally worth throwing out the window, but labs are more accurate than BMI when it comes to identifying disease.
Lab Marker Deep Dive: Triglycerides
LAB MARKER: Triglycerides TESTED IN: Weight Biology Kit CONNECTED TO: Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, too much fat around the waist You might have had a lipid...
When Should I Test My Labs Again?
Your biomarkers are dynamic and should be tested regularly to reflect changes in your diet, lifestyle and general health progression. At SoWell, we believe in the power of knowing...
You’ve Received Your Results, Now What?
So, you got your lab results back from the Weight Biology Kit! Here's what to do now.
Is BMI Like TMI?!?
If you’ve ever been worried about how much you weigh or you’re on a journey to weight loss, you’ve probably heard of BMI. The first thing most people on a...
The 8 Biomarkers: What Does the Weight Biology Kit Test For?
In the Weight Biology Kit, we test for 8 key biomarkers that help paint a picture of your metabolic health. We don’t just test for labs – we help you...
What It Means to Have a Healthy BMI—and Why It’s Not the Only Health Marker
Do I really need to know my body mass index? The short answer: yes, but it’s not the only medical number you should know. Here’s what it means to have...