Autoimmune and Maintenance
Autoimmune and Maintenance
Autoimmune and Maintenance
Did you know that there are ways to monitor your nutrient deficiencies, toxic build-up, and physical imbalances?
Consider these tests when working with your doctor, as they are designed to assess your individual nutritional status.
LYMPHOCYTE PROLIFERATION
This tests for nutrient storage versus what is simply found in the blood and serum. This is a more concrete measure in the sense that it does not change as frequently as the results of other tests do.
IODINE LOADING TEST
This measures your iodine status and possible deficiency.
25 OHD
This test is an effective way of measuring Vitamin D.
IRON PANEL WITH FERRITIN
The important part here is the ferritin. Be sure to request this, as most doctors do not make this their primary avenue of iron testing.
CBC
Also known as the complete blood count, this is the most comprehensive blood test for assessing anaemia and the functioning of many systems within your body.
HOMOCYSTEINE
This is an indirect marker for the nutritional status of vitamin B2, B6, B12, and folate.
HEMOGLOBIN A1c
This detects average blood sugar.
C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
This is an identifiable marker of inflammation.
INSULIN
Insulin affects the body in a number of ways, but above all, this test measures the amount of stress on the pancreas based on the amount of sugar found in the bloodstream.
A lot of information I know! Working with a Health Coach can empower you with the knowledge that helps with your own health and wellness journey and when you are visiting your doctor!
I hope you have enjoyed this information. Until next time!
Emma Alexander-Cook.
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