
“Why Optimal DX? Because “Normal” Isn’t Good Enough”
- Mary Tufano

Decode Your Labs, Transform Your Health:
The Functional Blood Chemistry Approach That Goes Beyond Standard Testing
Have you ever been told your bloodwork is “normal,” even though you feel anything but—tired all the time, frequently bloated, gaining weight, catching every bug going around, or feeling emotionally off? You’re not alone. Most traditional labs are designed to detect disease, not optimize health. That means you could be stuck in a grey zone—technically in range but far from feeling your best.
Your Labs Aren’t Lying—They’re Just Not Being Read Right.
At The Root Cause Solution, we believe there’s a better way. Our new Blood Chemistry Program uses cutting-edge analysis and personalized insight to uncover what your labs are really telling you—long before symptoms escalate into disease. It includes a 3-step process that takes you from feeling “normal” to feeling “optimal.”
Step 1: Custom Bloodwork Panel Script Tailored to You
Your health journey starts with a personalized list of lab markers based on your current symptoms and long-term goals. Whether you’re battling fatigue, brain fog, hormonal issues, digestive discomfort, or simply want to improve performance and longevity, your blood panel will be designed to reflect exactly what you need.
You can run your labs through your own physician, through our partnering doctor, or upload your existing results for review.
Step 2: Advanced Analysis Through Optimal DX
Once your results are in, we use Optimal DX, a state-of-the-art software platform that analyzes over 200 biomarkers across all major body systems. Unlike traditional lab ranges, which are based on statistical averages of sick populations, Optimal DX evaluates your data through functional ranges, identifying patterns of dysfunction before they manifest as disease.
Your results are compiled into a 50+ page report that offers clear, visual breakdowns of:
- Risk patterns
- Functional imbalances
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Digestive and liver function
- Metabolic health trends
This is the level of clarity and direction most people never receive from a standard blood test.
Step 3: A Personalized Treatment Plan That Actually Works
Once your lab analysis is complete, you’ll receive a fully customized treatment plan rooted in functional medicine. This includes:
- Targeted nutrition strategies to correct deficiencies and support optimal digestion and detoxification.
- Supplement protocols tailored to your needs—not a generic list of products.
- Lifestyle modifications to support hormone balance, better energy, restful sleep, and stress resilience.
Our goal is to restore your body’s balance by addressing the underlying causes of dysfunction rather than just managing symptoms.
Why Optimal DX? Because “Normal” Isn’t Good Enough
Optimal DX bridges the gap between conventional medicine and functional wellness. Where traditional healthcare stops at “normal,” we dig deeper. This comprehensive approach allows you to finally understand why you feel the way you do—and what to do about it.
Your blood tells a story. We help you understand it.
Benefits of Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
1. Early Detection and Prevention: Identify subtle imbalances and trends before they develop into chronic conditions. Proactive care is far more effective than reactive treatment.
2. Root-Cause Insights: Understand why you’re tired, inflamed, or gaining weight by identifying core dysfunctions, not just chasing symptoms.
3. Personalized Recommendations: Nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement advice is tailored to your body—not a one-size-fits-all approach.
4. Comprehensive Metabolic Support: Improve blood sugar balance, thyroid function, liver detox pathways, and gut health.
5. Performance & Longevity Optimization: Whether you’re an athlete, middle-aged, or just someone committed to feeling your best, this program gives you data-backed tools to elevate your health.
What We Test:
Metabolic Health: Glucose, insulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, and more
Thyroid Function: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies
Gut & Liver Health: Liver enzymes, ALP, AST/ALT, GGT, inflammation markers
Nutrient Deficiencies: Iron, Ferritin, B vitamins, Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium
Inflammation & Immunity: CRP, homocysteine, WBC patterns
*Functional Health Markers: MTHFR, C4a, C3a, TGF-B1
*As an FDN Practitioner, adding markers like MTHFR, TGF-B1, C4a, and C3a to a blood chemistry panel allows for a deeper investigation into chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, detoxification capacity, and genetic vulnerabilities that often go undetected in conventional lab work. These markers provide critical insights into how the body is functioning beneath the surface—particularly in clients struggling with unresolved symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, autoimmunity, mold exposure, or poor detoxification. By identifying subtle imbalances before they manifest as diagnosable diseases, these advanced markers support the FDN model of addressing root causes and creating highly personalized, proactive wellness protocols.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is ideal for:
- Anyone feeling “off” but being told their labs are normal
- Individuals struggling with fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, or hormone imbalance
- People wanting to optimize longevity, cognitive performance, and energy
- Athletes and weekend warriors looking to enhance recovery and performance
- Those who want to take a data-driven, proactive approach to their health
A Smart Investment in Your Health
The total cost of the Blood Chemistry Program is $250, which includes a comprehensive lab analysis through Optimal DX, a 50+ page personalized report, and a fully tailored treatment plan. This is a fraction of the cost of conventional testing bundled with specialist consultations—yet it offers far deeper insight into your health. Rather than paying to be told your results are “normal,” this program empowers you with real answers and clear, functional steps forward. It’s not just a test—it’s an investment in long-term vitality, disease prevention, and root-cause healing.
Stop Guessing. Start Thriving.
If you’re ready to get real answers and a clear path forward, this blood chemistry analysis is your next step. At The Root Cause Solution, we believe that your health deserves more than generic answers and outdated ranges.
Ready to uncover what your blood work is really saying? Call Mary Tufano at The Root Cause Solution at 631.629.9942 or email [email protected].
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About The Author

Mary Tufano
Mary Tufano is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner (FDN-P) and founder of The Root Cause Solution, a full-service diagnostic lab testing company.