The "Nutrition Check" test package is a set of blood tests that provide a snapshot of your nutritional status, particularly focusing on heart health and key vitamins and minerals that are essential for various bodily functions. This package is designed to detect deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances that can affect overall health, and it may be particularly useful for individuals with dietary restrictions, chronic health conditions, or those experiencing symptoms of nutrient deficiencies.

Heart Health and Lipid Profile

• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein): Often referred to as "good" cholesterol, HDL helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream.

• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein): Known as "bad" cholesterol, high levels can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries.

• Total Cholesterol: The cumulative amount of cholesterol in your blood.

• Triglycerides: A type of fat in the blood; high levels can increase the risk of coronary artery disease.

• Non-HDL Cholesterol: The total cholesterol level minus HDL, including all the bad lipoproteins.

Vitamins

• Vitamin D3: Essential for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation.

• Vitamin B12 and B9 (Folate): These vitamins are crucial for proper nerve function, red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and may help prevent birth defects when adequate levels are maintained during pregnancy.

• Vitamin B12: Specifically important for brain health and cognitive function.

• Folate (Vitamin B9): Vital for cell growth and metabolism.

Minerals and Iron Studies

• Iron: An essential component of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to the body's tissues.

• Ferritin: Indicates the amount of iron stored in the body and can help diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload.

• TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity): Measures how well iron is being transported around the body.

• Albumin: The most abundant protein in blood plasma, albumin levels can reflect nutritional status and are important for maintaining fluid balance.

• Magnesium: A crucial mineral for muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and heart rhythm regulation.

These tests can help identify if you're getting enough of the nutrients that are critical for your body to function optimally. Abnormal results can be an early warning for conditions such as heart disease, anaemia, and bone density issues. It's important to discuss the results with a healthcare provider, who can interpret them in the context of your diet, lifestyle, and overall health. They may recommend dietary adjustments, supplements, or further testing to ensure you are meeting your nutritional needs. Regular monitoring may be beneficial, especially if you are making changes to your diet or have a condition that affects nutrient absorption.