Vitamin Profile

xana-medtec — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:12:40 +0000

What can I expect from this Vitamin Profile?

This profile checks your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Folate levels. These vitamins are all essential for your health and well-being.

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.

Identifying conditions of this test

Vitamin (3 Biomarkers)

Vitamins are a group of substances that our bodies need for normal cell function, growth and development. Vitamin deficiencies can be the cause of a wide range of common symptoms and conditions.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a vitamin which is used in the regulation of calcium and magnesium absorption from the gut, it is also important for the growth and health of bones. Vitamin D comes from two sources; it can be ingested from foods and supplements or be produced in the skin once it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D tests are used to identify vitamin D deficiency and to monitor diseases that interfere with fat absorption like Crohn’s disease.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin which is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, tissue and cellular repairs and nerve health. It can be found in animal products such as poultry, milk and eggs. Vitamin B12 tests are used to help diagnose the cause of anemia.

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Cholesterol Test

xana-medtec — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:13:21 +0000

What can I expect from this Cholesterol Test?

This simple home test can indicate your risk of developing cardiovascular problems. High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked- leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or even a stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Identifying conditions of this test

Cholesterol (7 Biomarkers)

High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to become blocked – leading to coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Finding out about high levels of cholesterol can help you to make the positive lifestyle and dietary changes needed to improve your chances of a long and healthy life.

Total Cholesterol

Total Cholesterol is a measurement of the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. This includes low-density and high-density lipoprotein cholesterols. Cholesterol is used to produce hormones for development, growth and reproduction.

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a form of cholesterol that is considered ‘good’ cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the heart’s arteries.

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Vitamin Profile

What can I expect from this Vitamin Profile?

Identifying conditions of this test

Vitamin (3 Biomarkers)

Vitamin D

Vitamin B12

Cholesterol Test

What can I expect from this Cholesterol Test?

Identifying conditions of this test

Cholesterol (7 Biomarkers)

Total Cholesterol

High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)