High Fat Diet (Ex. Ketogenic) Vitamin Deficiency Test Panel

The Vitamin B1 Test measures the level of vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, in your blood. Thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin needed to help your cells grow, develop, and work properly. It also helps your body turn the food you eat into energy.

If you don't eat enough thiamine-rich foods, or if your body doesn't store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. Too little thiamine may cause tiredness, poor memory, confusion, appetite loss, muscle weakness, weight loss or mood changes.

Our bodies don't make thiamine, so we need to get it daily from food or supplements. Thiamine is naturally found in foods such as beef, pork, salmon, mussels, sunflower seeds, and yogurt.

The Vitamin B6 Test measures the level of vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, in your blood. Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in the body, with over 100 enzymes dependent on it for breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It also helps support brain health and protect cells from damage.

If you don't eat enough pyridoxine-rich foods, or if your body doesn't store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. Not having enough pyridoxine may cause depression, confusion, cracks at the corners of the mouth, a swollen tongue, or microcytic anemia (a condition when there are fewer and smaller red blood cells than usual).

Our bodies don't make pyridoxine, so we need to get it daily from food or supplements. Pyridoxine is naturally found in foods such as beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and dark leafy greens.

The Vitamin B12 Test measures the level of vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, in the blood. Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps your body make red blood cells, create DNA, and keeps your nervous system healthy.

If you don't eat enough cobalamin-rich foods, or if your body doesn't store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. People who are deficient in cobalamin may not have any symptoms or may have symptoms of anemia, depression, weakness, tiredness, memory loss, or nerve damage. Early detection is important to prevent irreversible damage over time, especially to the nervous system.

Our bodies don’t make cobalamin, so we need to get it daily from food or supplements. Cobalamin is naturally found in animal proteins and other foods such as red meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy. Plant foods are not a reliable source of cobalamin unless they are fortified.

The Calcium Test measures the total calcium levels in your blood. Calcium is a major mineral the body uses and stores in large amounts. Many people know the importance of calcium for strong bones, but it also helps keep muscles, nerves, and blood vessels working properly. Calcium is necessary for blood clotting, muscular movement, heart function, and bone strength as we age. If we don't consume enough of it, our bodies will take it from where we need it the most: our bones. This leads to bone loss and, eventually, osteoporosis (a condition that causes bones to gradually thin and weaken).

For your body to absorb enough calcium, you must also have sufficient levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and helps to enhance calcium reserves over time. If you don't get eat enough calcium-rich foods, or your body doesn’t store or absorb enough of it, your levels may be low. Abnormal calcium levels in the blood may be a sign of bone disease, kidney disorders, thyroid disease, or other conditions.

Our bodies do not produce calcium, so we must get it from food or supplements. Calcium is naturally found in black soybeans, leafy greens, and almonds.

The Iron Test measures the amount of iron in your blood. Iron is an essential micronutrient that the body needs to make healthy red blood cells. It is also a key component of proteins, such as: hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen), myoglobin (the protein in muscle that binds to oxygen), and enzymes. Iron is needed for proper growth and development.

A low iron level can be a sign of anemia, which may be caused by diet, injury or blood loss, pregnancy, heavy exercise, and certain health conditions. If you don’t eat enough iron-rich foods, or if your body doesn’t store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. When abnormal iron levels are left untreated, they may lead to serious blood disorders or other health conditions.

Our bodies don't make iron, so we must get it from food or supplements. Iron is found naturally in foods such as red meat, egg yolks, organ meats, oysters, clams, canned fish, and green leafy vegetables. The best absorbed iron (heme) is found in meat and seafood, but another form (nonheme) is found in some vegetables.

The Ferritin Test measures the amount of ferritin in your blood. Ferritin is a protein in the blood that contains iron and helps you understand how much iron your body is storing. Blood levels of ferritin correlate to the body's iron status.

If you don't enough enough ferritin-rich foods, or if your body doesn't store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. Too little ferritin may​​​ lead to weakness and fatigue. Left unchecked, abnormal iron levels may lead to certain health issues (e.g., anemia, hemochromatosis).

Our bodies don't make ferritin, so we must get it from food or supplements. Ferritin is naturally found in foods such as red meat, egg yolks, organ meats, oysters, clams, canned fish, and green leafy vegetables.

The Magnesium Test measures the amount of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is an essential mineral needed in our bodies in large amounts. Magnesium plays an important role in keeping your heart and muscles functioning normally, regulating blood sugar levels, maintaining blood pressure, and helping your body absorb calcium. Magnesium also helps keep bones strong and regulates the immune system. Every cell in your body needs magnesium to function properly.

If you don’t eat enough magnesium-rich foods, or if your body doesn’t store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. Too little magnesium may cause muscle spasms or cramps, fatigue, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, numbness, uncontrolled eye movements, or convulsions. A lack of magnesium for an extended period has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Our bodies do not make magnesium, so we must get it through food or supplements. Magnesium is naturally found in leafy greens (spinach, kale, and collard, mustard, and turnip greens), whole grains, nuts (almonds and cashews), seeds, and yogurt.

The Phosphorus Test measures the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Phosphorus is an essential mineral needed in our bodies in large amounts. Your body needs phosphorus to make energy and is important for healthy bones, teeth, and blood vessels. It helps enzymes work and keeps the pH of your blood within a normal range. Phosphorus makes sure that nerves and muscles, including the heart, work properly.

If you don’t eat enough phosphorus-rich foods, or if your body doesn’t store or absorb enough of it, you may have low levels. Low levels can cause weak muscles, a higher chance of infection, loss of appetite, confusion, problems with coordination, bone pain, and anemia.

Our bodies do not produce phosphorus, so we must get it from food or supplements. Phosphorus is naturally found in meat (poultry and pork), dairy products, eggs, seafood, and many plant based foods (sunflower seeds and broccoli).