Biologic Tests for Supplementation

You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

We all already experienced that.

You don’t sleep, after days and weeks of insomnia you run to your pharmacy and ask for supplements.

Then you have a bowel problem, and it is time to get supplements for your guts..

Everyday ailments are very often underestimated, and we too often resort to self-medication, food supplements being the opposite of over-the-counter drugs, and in free access.

But did you know the collateral damage of this approach?

You can accumulate overdoses which will tire your body.

In addition, some food supplements, due to their composition, can be poorly absorbed by the body, the composition of the coatings having all its importance.

Therefore, it is essential to base your supplementation on detailed and solid biological tests with a qualified professional who will be able to interpret the state of your body and read between the lines.A problem that can hide another.

The importance of a complete biologic testing and its interpretation

Functional Biologic testing gives you the ability to evaluate your nutritional and metabolic health and provides a roadmap to your nutritional needs by identifying the nutrients your body is starving for. Blood chemistry testing provides a vast amount of information regarding your health and could disclose information about disease states which either exist or are likely to develop. As it is paramount to your plan by helping to individualize your dietary and supplement recommendations.

The issue with routine blood chemistries (normally done at your yearly physical) is that they are typically missing important markers. In addition, the lab ranges are generally way too wide, making almost any marker appear in the normal range. This is dangerous, because by the time a given marker appears out of the range, you are most likely already at the disease stage and past the preventative stage. As the goal of nutrition is preventative, this is not the way you want to go.

For example, the health of your gut microbiome influences not only your digestion, but your immunity, mental health, sleep, skin health, body weight and a host of endocrine functions (just to name a few). A healthy gut truly equals a healthy you!

Most of us suffer from some form of hormone imbalances.Whether it is menopause, weight challenges, fatigue, low libido, PMS, mood swings or depression, these symptoms can lead to more serious problems if misdiagnosed. Identifying the root cause of chronic health issues is certainly correctable, but only if properly identified.

Prevention rather than cure

Western medicine bases its approach on “healing”. In other cultures, such as Chinese medicine, we prefer to focus on prevention.

A healthy body is a body that is taken care of before dysfunction occurs.

In any case, to prevent or even cure, the importance of an annual biological check-up allows you to monitor and optimize your well-being and your health daily and to adapt your lifestyle accordingly with personalized recommendations.

Don’t mess with your health, as we say: take care of your body, it is the only place you have to live!