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Iron is an essential trace element that is mainly derived from dietary sources. Iron is needed to assist in the formation of adequate numbers of normal red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Iron is a critical part of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it as blood travels to other parts of the body. -
Your liver plays a vital role in your health. It is one of the primary organs responsible for filtering blood, which is why it is important that your liver is functioning properly. In order to diagnose any damage or illness in your liver, physicians frequently ordered tests known as liver function tests (LFT). -
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that send signals in the brain and nervous system. They communicate with one another in relation to their effects on mood disorders, hormones, sleep, glucose/insulin balance, pain perception, appetite and cognitive function. -
The Organic Acids Metabolomic Profile is a nutritional test that provides insights into existing and latent organic acid imbalances in the body. This test can help identify metaboli blocks that can be treated nutritionally, allowing individual tailoring of interventions to maximise patient responses. -
The Sleep Profile is a non-invasive saliva test that assesses two major causes for insomnia: imbalances in melatonin and cortisol. Melatonin is a peptide hormone produced by the pineal gland which helps to control normal sleep patterns. -
The thyroid profile is a precise, comprehensive analysis of thyroid hormone metabolism. It includes central thyroid gland regulation and activity, thyroid production and secretion, peripheral thyroid conversion, and autoimmunity. -
Vitamin D is necessary for maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, cell growth and differentiation, immune system health, neuromuscular function and more. It is found in very few foods; fortified milk, soy beverages, cereal products are a few examples. Vitamin D requirements may vary based on age and sex.
