Hormones

1. IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1): Reflects growth hormone levels and is important for growth and development.
2. Testosterone Free and Total: Measures both free and total testosterone levels, essential for muscle mass, bone density, and overall health.
3. Estradiol: Measures levels of estradiol, a form of estrogen, which is important even in males for bone health and regulating libido.
4. PSA Free and Total (Prostate-Specific Antigen): Measures levels of PSA in the blood, used to screen for prostate health and potential prostate cancer.
5. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG): Important for interpreting testosterone and estradiol by showing how much is bound vs. available to use.

Metabolism

1. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (14 markers): Includes tests for kidney and liver function, blood sugar levels, and electrolyte balance.

Thyroid

1. TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): Regulates thyroid function.
2. T4 Free and T3 Free: These are the main hormones produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for metabolism. T4 is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which is then converted into T3, the “active” form

Diabetes Risk

1. Insulin: Measures insulin levels, important for diagnosing insulin resistance and diabetes.

Nutrition and Anemia

1. Complete Blood Cell (CBC) report: Provides information on red and white blood cells and platelets, indicating overall health and detecting conditions like anemia.
2. Vitamin B12: Essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.

Cardiac Health

1. Lipid Panel: This test measures cholesterol levels, including LDL (historically called “bad cholesterol”) and HDL (historically called “good cholesterol”).