[js2]

Still, it might have been interesting to have your blood work done before and after to see what the changes were. There's compelling evidence for fasting. See Micheal Mosley's Eat, Fast and Live Longer documentary:

https://vimeo.com/103656060

Personally, I'm following a 5:2 intermittent fast this year while also maintaining 63 mi/week running, including 9 mi on the days I fast.

[DrScump]

  See Micheal Mosley's Eat, Fast and Live Longer

Also see Mosley's The Truth About Exercise:

http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/apr/08/truth-about-exercise-mi...

[xavivives]

True. I'll try to get a blood test next time. What are you guys recommendation on what to check?

[js2]

I am not a doctor. You should definitely talk with a doctor. But, you can google for "health blood markers" which typically includes measuring cholesterol and glucose to start with. For example:

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/blood-test-markers/

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/107/3/499.full

https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cardiac-ri...

Also, it's probably not a bad idea to measure your blood pressure regularly which you can easily do at home.

[somberi]

I too, would like to know what blood tests are useful in this effort.