Function Health

It resonates because it’s real. This is a real story. Based on a real Function employee’s experience. It’s in our bones—the truth that we often need each other to be on top of our health. We feel it with our family, with our friends, with our loved ones. That we are one push away from a life-changing moment. That when we own our health, we own our future together. If prostate cancer is caught early enough, it is typically highly treatable. Like so many other diseases. What you reveal from lab testing, you can often treat to beat. So for Father’s Day and every other day, push him to take the next step. Gift him Function. It could be the push his health needs. https://bit.ly/4eccnU7

Let's zero in on your ability to focus. Hormones, blood sugar, nutrients, electrolytes, and thyroid function all working together. If even one is off, you can feel aimless, distracted, and foggy. 1 in 3 Americans report issues with concentration, a nationwide problem. But most people are unaware of the cause. Function Health was designed to give you insights into your "why" through tests that typically aren’t included in an annual physical. It's easy: an all-in-one set of 100+ lab tests to measure the biomarkers that may be affecting your concentration and your entire body.

In the latest podcast, Kyriakos is joined by Mike Nemke, co-founder of Function Health, who announced last week their latest $53m raise from a16z Bio + Health. Some insights from the conversation: - The prehistory in the Special Forces - The founding story - The future of Function Health - Thoughts on AI - Details on the raise and many more! -- Full episode in comments

The problem? People usually attribute fertility to just age, stress, and diet. But there’s so much more at play.  Hormones, heavy metals, thyroid function, inflammation, metabolic health, and nutrients all profoundly impact fertility. And these are the places to look 👇 — for both men and women — if fertility is on your mind. It's why Function Health membership includes 100 lab tests across the whole body, including these fertility red flags. So you don't miss a thing as you plan for a family and beyond. Not sure what these biomarkers mean? Don’t worry; experts have chosen them, and explanations are available on www.functionhealth.com

The problem? People usually attribute fertility to just age, stress, and diet. But there’s so much more at play.  Hormones, heavy metals, thyroid function, inflammation, metabolic health, and nutrients all profoundly impact fertility. And these are the places to look 👇 — for both men and women — if fertility is on your mind. It's why Function Health membership includes 100 lab tests across the whole body, including these fertility red flags. So you don't miss a thing as you plan for a family and beyond. Not sure what these biomarkers mean? Don’t worry; experts have chosen them, and explanations are available on www.functionhealth.com

“Healthcare just grew an opposable thumb and that thumb is AI," says Jonathan Swerdlin CEO of Function Health. Function Health, cofounded by Swerdlin and Mark Hyman, MD, offers over 100 lab tests and enables users to track their health metrics over time. Swerdlin and Hyman joined Vijay Pande, PhD and Daisy Wolf from a16z Bio + Health to discuss how Function Health's AI-driven system analyzes vast health data for early disease detection and personalized insights enabling proactive health management. This marks a significant shift from reactive to proactive healthcare. Listen to how Jonathan and Mark are building Function Health on Raising Health: https://lnkd.in/gv7iHDmr None of the above should be taken as investment advice or an advertisement for investment services; please see https://lnkd.in/gjmYWkHi for more information.

Traditional healthcare is rooted in 19th and 20th-century medicine, but we face 21st-century health problems: Critical toxin levels Rising cancer cases Increased autoimmune diagnoses Escalating rates of thyroid dysfunction Our healthcare system is outdated and ill-equipped to handle these modern issues. That’s why we built Function: To monitor indicators of thousands of diseases. To simplify tracking your body’s health. To make living to 100 possible. It’s time to take a comprehensive look at over 100 crucial biomarkers impacting your health through Function Health membership.

Fertility can hinge on the nutrients in your diet. For both men and women, testing and optimizing these 6 nutrients is vital for fertility: Zinc Omega-3 Fatty Acids Vitamin D Iron Magnesium Vitamin B12 (deficiency best measured through methylmalonic acid) These nutrients are often overlooked in fertility discussions. Hormone, genetic, and imaging tests are standard, but nutrient tests are frequently left out-despite their impact on reproductive health. We designed Function to give you the whole picture, which is why all of these tests are included in the all-in-one set of 100+ tests through Function Health.

75% of heart attack victims aren’t deemed high-risk based on cholesterol levels. Why? Because the standard cholesterol panel, created in the 1950's, misses critical biomarkers for gauging heart health—including ApoB, Lp(a), and lipid particle size. These modern biomarkers account for less than 1% of cholesterol tests in America. Every Function Health member tests ApoB, Lp(a), and lipid particle size with their all-in-one set of 100+ lab tests. Heart disease is the # 1 cause of death, yet it’s mostly preventable. Don’t get stuck with standard cholesterol testing. Use Function Health or work with your doctor to get your heart truly checked.

It’s not about money. It’s about you. Detecting cancer early. Strengthening your heart. Balancing hormones. Waking up with energy. Sleeping with ease. Feeling your best. Being present with people you love. Our investor lineup—technologists, doctors, vc’s, actors, athletes—invested in you. This $53M investment ensures that Function is here for you and the eight billion others who deserve to own their health. Function’s mission is for you to live 100 healthy years. Health always starts as soon as possible. Join Function Health today at functionhealth.com. -- a16z Bio + Health, Mark Hyman, MD, Jay Shetty, K5 Global, Blake Griffin, Amy Griffin, Joel Embiid, Zac Efron, Able Partners, Ara Katz, Colin Kaepernick, Colin O'Brady, Casey Means, MD, Harvey Spevak, Julia Klim, Justin Mares, Marie Forleo, Yung Pueblo, Craig Clemens, Cade Ventures, Fearless Ventures, Pari Passu Venture Partners, Spacecadet, Wisdom Ventures, Jonathan Swerdlin, Pranitha Patil, Mike Nemke, Seth Weisfeld, Vijay Pande, PhD, Daisy Wolf, Zach Cohen, Annie Collins, Bryan Kim