I tried Blokes’ 110-biomarker test. Here’s what it revealed about my health (and why you should try it too)

I’ve always been the type to take my health seriously. I track my sleep, follow a structured workout routine, pay attention to what I eat. All the things you’re supposed to do.

But I still had low energy, inconsistent sleep, and muscle soreness that wouldn’t go away.

I tried fixing it myself. Stretching after workouts. Foam rolling. Cutting foods out one by one. And then, when none of that worked, I tried to adjust my sleep schedule with different tools and gadgets. For months, I cycled through fixes that never actually fixed anything. My symptoms were still there… random and pretty impossible to predict.

At some point, I realized I was just guessing what was happening inside my body, and guessing wasn’t getting me anywhere.
So I decided to try Joi + Blokes’ comprehensive biomarker testing.

The testing process

I started by completing a detailed health history and symptom assessment through the Joi + Blokes’ platform. This included listing symptoms I’d been dealing with and what I wanted to improve.

After submitting my assessment, Joi + Blokes set me up with an at-home blood draw from Quest. They collected my sample and sent it back to their lab. The entire process took about 10 minutes, and I didn’t have to schedule a clinic visit or take time off work.

A few days later, I received my comprehensive functional health report. Joi + Blokes tested over 110 biomarkers covering hormones, thyroid markers, cortisol patterns, vitamins, inflammation indicators, and metabolic function. That’s significantly more than the handful of tests you’d get at a standard annual physical.

When I opened the report, I had pages of data in front of me. I could see which markers were high or low, but I really had no idea what any of it actually meant. That’s where the clinician consultation came in.

The consultation

The report gave me all the data I needed, but the real value was having someone who could tell me what it actually meant. To go over my results, I scheduled a 30-minute call with a  Joi + Blokes clinician who walked through my biomarkers and explained how they connected to my symptoms.

For example, my Iron levels were quite high, which the clinician said can contribute to fatigue, weakness, and joint pain. Pretty spot on with issues I had been dealing with. Other insights were that my folate was also suboptimal, which again lines up with how I had been feeling day to day, as my clinician explained it can affect energy and mental clarity.

What made the consultation valuable was how the clinician connected multiple markers to show patterns and then recommended upgrades to help me improve them. My cortisol was off, and my sleep was terrible, and it turns out they were feeding into each other. After we figured out why I was feeling the way I was, the clinician laid out what I needed to do next.

The action plan

My specific plan was based on my symptoms, biomarkers, and ultimately, my goals: increase energy, improve gut health, and sleep better. All of this was outlined in my report, so I could tell the clinician actually read my intake form and built the plan around my specific notes.

The recommendations given to me were organized into clear categories:

Dietary changes to support metabolism, hormone production, and manage inflammation based on my specific markers.

Sleep protocol with specific guidelines for screen time, room environment, and supplement options based on my sleep quality and patterns.

Stress management practices to lower cortisol and improve resilience, including daily habits for morning, midday, and evening routines.

Smart Supplements tailored to my biomarkers. This is where Joi + Blokes’ approach stood out. Instead of generic recommendations, the clinician explained exactly which supplements would address my specific gaps.

Everything was prioritized so I knew what to address immediately, what to monitor over the next six months (which is how long they recommended), and what to consider as I continued optimizing.

What Joi + Blokes made me understand about health

The biggest thing I learned from working with Joi + Blokes was that having more data doesn’t mean much if you don’t know what to do with it.  I’d been doing all the surface-level stuff, like tracking sleep and counting my macros, but without understanding what was happening in my body at the biological level, I was just guessing. And I was doing it for years.

Joi + Blokes combines comprehensive testing with clinician-led guidance. You’re getting a medical team who can interpret your labs, connect them to your symptoms, and then build a plan that’s specific to your biology. 

Now I know what to focus on and how to track if it’s working. I’m retesting in six months to see where things have moved, and if something’s not helping, my clinician will help me adjust.

If you’ve been trying to optimize your health on your own and still feel like something’s missing, you probably don’t have the full picture. Joi + Blokes not only gives you that picture, but someone who can help you make sense of it.

Get started with Joi + Blokes here.