Any time you make a radical change to your nutrition, it is important to know where you start. Many people wait until they are 3 to 6 months into their new way of eating to check where they are at. While blood work alone is not the best marker for overall health, it is information you can use to make better informed decisions.  Along with other tests

I recommend the following tests prior to starting a ketogenic/carnivore nutrition system:

1. Standard blood panel
2. CAC score (Coronary Artery Calcium Score) - This is a 2-minute CT scan of your heart to see if there is plaque build up
3. CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness test - This is an ultrasound of the artery in the neck to look for soft plaque
4. ECG - Echocardiogram - records electrical signals that travel through the heart.

NOTE: Insurance will not cover a CAC or CIMT. However, at approximately $100 - $150 each, they are well worth the money. Whether it reassures you or lets you know of an issue.