Vitamin deficiencies can be the cause of a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.

Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet. Low levels of Vitamin B12 and Folate can have very severe effects on blood and overall health.

Vitamin D is also very important for anyone living in the UK. Up to a quarter of the population is low in Vitamin D at the end of winter. Low levels can cause a long list of health problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Folate, Vitamin D (25-OH), Vitamin B12

This comprehensive profile checks for health indicators which can contribute to erectile dysfunction and male impotence.

It is estimated that 48% of men experience difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection on at least some occasions. While the majority of the time there are psychological causes for this, it is vital to exclude physical causes as these causes may be due to a serious underlying illness – and can often be treated to reduce the effects of impotency.

The main categories of causes are problems with circulation and hormonal.

This profile checks for all the major causes of circulatory problems and checks the relevant hormones.

Testosterone, SHBG and Prolactin hormone levels, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.

Diabetes can cause circulation problems as well as nerve damage so Glucose and HbA1c levels are included along with a full cholesterol profile.

A Prostate Specific Antigen level checks for indications of possible problems with the prostate which can also result in impotence.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Low Density Lipoprotein, Triglyceride, Albumin, Cholesterol – Total, HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin), Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Non-HDL-Cholesterol, Free Testosterone Calculation, Testosterone, Total Cholesterol : HDL Ratio, Prolactin, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, HDL percentage, Prostate Specific Antigen

This complete profile analyses the range of hormones that affect every aspect of a man’s health and wellness. Everything from energy, strength, concentration, mood, libido, to muscle strength and bone health is dependent on these hormones being at the right level and in balance.

Testosterone and all the other essential hormones steadily reduce after the age of 30 with rapidly accelerating loss later in life – particularly from 60.

The optimum levels needed for maximum male health and wellness are debated but whatever you decide about treatment, you need to start with understanding and monitoring these hormones.

All of these hormones exist in both men and women but in very different concentrations and have very different functions if you are male.

Testosterone we all know is directly associated with most of the a man’s physical characteristics of bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength and it is also essential in the production of red blood cells and sperm.

A small amount of testosterone is converted to oestradiol which is also essential for healthy libido, erectile function and making sperm.

Prolactin has a vital role in balancing the production of testosterone.

LH also is essential to producing testosterone while FSH stimulates sperm production

DHEAS is essential to make testosterone and this oestradiol in men in the first place, and SHBG manages how much testosterone can be useful to all your tissues.

The complex interplay between all these hormones is responsible for so much there is to being a healthy man, physically and mentally.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Albumin, Free Androgen Index, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, Free Testosterone Calculation, DHEA-Sulphate, Testosterone, Prolactin, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Oestradiol (E2)

This test measures the level of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress and helps regulate metabolism, immune function, and blood pressure.

Abnormal levels of cortisol can contribute to the diagnosis of conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome (excess cortisol production), Addison’s disease (low cortisol production), and adrenal insufficiency.

In females, the test may also be used to diagnose conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or to monitor cortisol levels during pregnancy.

In males, it may be used to diagnose conditions such as hypogonadism or to monitor cortisol levels during testosterone replacement therapy.

It’s important to consider the menstrual cycle in females, as cortisol levels can fluctuate during different phases of the cycle.

Additionally, certain medications, such as oral contraceptives, can affect cortisol levels and should be taken into account when interpreting the results of the test.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Cortisol

Vitamin D is essential for your health and wellbeing. It helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body which are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

Understanding your Vitamin D levels is very important for anyone living in the UK. Up to a quarter of the population is low in Vitamin D at the end of winter. Low levels can cause a long list of health problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Vitamin D (25-OH)

Vitamin B12 is essential for your health and wellbeing and performs several important functions in the body, including keeping the nervous system healthy.

Understanding your levels is important as low levels of Vitamin B12 can have severe effects on blood and overall health. Vitamin B12 is particularly important for those on a plant-based diet.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Vitamin B12

The Syphilis IgG/IgM test measures the presence of antibodies (IgG and IgM) against the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. This test helps in the diagnosis of syphilis infection.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Syphilis (Treponoma) IgG/IgM

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in lactation and reproductive function.

Prolactin levels need checking in both men and women for different conditions.

Women:

• menstrual irregularities, such as amenorrhea (absence of periods) or oligomenorrhea (infrequent periods)
• infertility
• recurrent miscarriage
• lactation problems, such as insufficient milk production or galactorrhea (abnormal breast milk production)
•  pituitary tumors, which can cause excessive prolactin production (prolactinoma)

Men:

•  conditions related to low testosterone levels, such as hypogonadism (underactive testes)
•  pituitary tumors, which can cause excessive prolactin production (prolactinoma)

Biomarker(s) Measured: Prolactin

Analysis of progesterone levels shows a large spike in the latter half of your cycle if successful ovulation has occurred. If you have regular periods it needs to be taken about 21 days after the first day of your last period. If you have an irregular cycle then test at 7 days before your next period.

A result of 30-65.5 nmol/L will confirm that you have ovulated.

Along with confirming ovulation if taken at about day 21 of your cycle there are many other reasons for checking your progesterone levels.

These include monitoring levels throughout pregnancy to check for risk of miscarriage, checking for polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Progesterone

his test measures the level of oestradiol, which is a form of estrogen, in the blood. It is used to diagnose and monitor conditions related to the reproductive system, such as infertility, menstrual irregularities, and menopause.

In males, it may be used to evaluate conditions such as gynecomastia and hypogonadism.

In females, it may also be used to assess ovarian function and the effectiveness of hormone replacement therapy. Additionally, abnormal levels of oestradiol may contribute to the diagnosis of certain types of cancer, such as breast and ovarian cancer.

Biomarker(s) Measured: Oestradiol (E2)