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High Fat Diet (Ex. Ketogenic) Vitamin Deficiency Test Panel
High Fat Diet (Ex. Ketogenic) Vitamin Deficiency Test Panel
Measure the levels of eight nutrients in your blood, so you can understand whether your high fat diet (eg ketogenic) is covering your nutritional needs and you are not deficient in certain nutrients. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Blood
Preparation:
Fasting (not eating or drinking anything except water) for 10-12 hours is required.
If you are taking supplements or medications, check with your healthcare provider to see whether you should take them before the test. Avoiding supplements containing the nutrients being tested for 24 hours prior to collection is preferred.
What
This test panel measures the levels of vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus in your blood.
Who
This test panel is for anyone who follows or is considering a high fat/carb restrictive diet (like Keto), is experiencing symptoms of a nutritional deficiency, or is concerned about not getting enough vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
How
Blood
Schedule an appointment, then visit a Quest Diagnostics patient service center location.
About the Test
The High Fat Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel measures the levels of the following 8 nutrients in your blood: vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, calcium, iron, ferritin, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies is an important step toward better health. Your body does not produce most nutrients, so you must get them through food or supplements. How nutrients work in your body is influenced by more than just what you eat. These factors include genetics, age, health conditions, medications, metabolism, and how well your body absorbs nutrients.
Dietary restrictions may make it difficult to get the nutrients your body needs. Having these nutrients tested helps you and your doctor decide if you need to modify or supplement your diet.
How it works
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FAQs
No. Both low-carb and high fat diets (like keto) limit carbohydrates like grains and starchy vegetables. Keto diets allow very few carbs, and you may have to eat fewer fruits and vegetables. Keto diets require a lot of fat, which makes your body use fat for energy instead of carbs (a process known as ketosis).
Not necessarily. Many of the micronutrients in this panel are mainly found in carbohydrate-rich foods avoided on a high fat diet. However, if you consume enough healthy proteins, nutrient-rich vegetables, nuts, and seeds, you may not have all or any micronutrient deficiencies. It’s important to get tested so you know which nutrients you are not getting enough of in your diet. Then, you can talk with your doctor about what changes to make to your diet or what supplements to take.
It’s important to get tested for any deficiencies before starting on a high fat/low-carb diet This is to identify if you are already deficient in any of these nutrients, as you could become more deficient and further impair your health when you eliminate certain foods from your diet. Addressing any deficiencies and discussing them with a doctor may help you make the transition to a high fat/low-carb diet more successful.
The best way to get essential vitamins and minerals is from food because they are in their natural form. However, if your body cannot absorb certain nutrients properly, or you are not able to get enough of them through your diet, then you may consider taking a supplement for that nutrient.
While it is unlikely to get too much of a micronutrient if you are taking a supplement, getting too much, known as vitamin toxicity, is possible. It's recommended to confirm a deficiency through testing and talk with your doctor prior to taking supplements.
Water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins differ in how they are absorbed by the human body.
A water-soluble vitamin dissolves in water and is easily absorbed by the body. Your body does not store these vitamins for long, so any extra will be eliminated in your urine. Because of this, it's important to consume them every day.
A fat-soluble vitamin dissolves in fats and oils and is absorbed with the fats you eat. Your body stores any extra in your liver or fatty tissues. Because of this, you don't need to consume them every day.
Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by oxidative stress. They interact with toxins called free radicals, to minimize their damage. Antioxidants can help prevent diseases like cancer and reduce your risk of heart disease.
An enzyme is a protein that helps to start, or speed up, a reaction in the body. A coenzyme is a non-protein molecule that helps an enzyme to perform that reaction.
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Our references
Please note that it is important you are hydrated before having your samples collected. This particular test panel requires 4 tubes of blood to be collected. These tests, as a group of markers, are intended to provide personal vitamin deficiency insights to empower you to achieve an optimal balance with your lifestyle. These tests are not intended to be a replacement for routine medical monitoring. Individuals partaking in these tests are encouraged to seek professional medical assistance regarding the medical and lifestyle applications of any test results.
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