Niki Charnock · Naturopathic Nutrition

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When Is the Best Time to Take a Blood Test?

Morning, fasted, hydrated, four days off alcohol and 48 hours off hard training — and for women, day 21 of your cycle. A practitioner's guide to timing your blood test so the numbers reflect your health, not the day you had it done.

Read article6 min read · By Niki Charnock

When Is the Best Time to Take a Blood Test?

Functional Testing & Bloods4 min read

Blood, Sweat, and Science

As a lot of you know I’m always signed up to one course or another to better understand my clients functional test results

30 November 2025 · By Niki Charnock

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