Testosterone (Total and Free): Critical for muscle growth, recovery, and overall energy.

• Men: Low levels can impact strength and endurance.
• Women: Helps maintain bone density and supports lean muscle mass.

Estradiol: Balances recovery, joint health, and energy levels.

• Men: Essential in small amounts; high levels may hinder performance.
• Women: Plays a vital role in menstrual cycle regulation and recovery.

DHEA-S: A precursor hormone that impacts energy, recovery, and stress response for both genders.

TSH, Free T3, Free T4: Regulate metabolism, energy, and recovery capacity.

• Both Genders: Imbalances can cause fatigue, difficulty losing weight, or impaired recovery.

Reverse T3: Helps detect when stress is affecting metabolic function.

Chronic inflammation can hinder recovery, increase injury risk, and impact overall performance. We evaluate key markers to identify and address inflammation:

C-Reactive Protein (CRP): A general marker of inflammation in the body. Elevated levels may indicate overtraining, poor recovery, or underlying health issues.

• High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP): Provides a more precise measurement of low-grade inflammation, particularly linked to cardiovascular health.
• Both Genders: Useful for monitoring inflammation related to training load and systemic health.

Ferritin: While primarily known as an iron storage marker, ferritin also reflects inflammation when levels are elevated without a corresponding iron deficiency.

• Men: Elevated levels can signal inflammation or oxidative stress from intense training.
• Women: Monitoring ferritin ensures that iron stores are not being depleted by inflammation or menstruation.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): Measures the rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube, providing insight into systemic inflammation.

• Both Genders: Elevated ESR may indicate chronic inflammation, injuries, or autoimmune activity affecting recovery and performance.

Fasting Glucose, Insulin, and HbA1c: Monitor energy stability and metabolic health.

• Both Genders: Poor glucose regulation can impact endurance and fat utilization during training.

Your lipid panel reveals more than just heart health—it’s a key indicator of hormonal balance, inflammation, and gut health.

• Total Cholesterol: A precursor for sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen; low levels can impair hormonal production.
• HDL: Supports cellular repair and reduces inflammation.
• LDL: Essential for hormone production and helps neutralize gut endotoxins (linked to dysbiosis).
• Triglycerides: Reflect energy metabolism and glucose regulation; elevated levels signal metabolic dysfunction.

Both Genders: Imbalances in lipid markers may indicate oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, or gut health issues, all of which impact recovery and performance.

• ALT, AST, GGT: Ensure your body is efficiently processing nutrients and recovering from training.
• Creatinine and BUN: Evaluate hydration and muscle breakdown markers.

Vitamin D: Critical for bone health, recovery, and immunity.

• Both Genders: Deficiency is common but particularly detrimental for athletes.

Iron, Ferritin, and TIBC: Vital for oxygen transport and endurance.

• Men: High levels may indicate over-supplementation or dehydration.
• Women: Often depleted due to menstrual cycles, impacting stamina.

Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium: Support muscle contraction, recovery, and energy production.

Cortisol (AM/PM): Measures stress and recovery balance.

• Men: High levels can hinder testosterone production.
• Women: Impacts hormonal health and recovery capacity.

CK (Creatine Kinase): Indicates muscle damage from intense training.

IGF-1: A growth factor critical for recovery and tissue repair.

SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin): Helps fine-tune testosterone and estrogen availability.

LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase): Assesses muscle fatigue and anaerobic energy systems.