Indications: Oxidative stress is adversely involved in many pathophysiological processes, aging and cancer. Oxidation of DNA occurs readily at the guanosine bases, so measurement of 8-hydroxy-2'- Deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in urine provides a quantitative assessment of ongoing oxidative damage or stress in the body. When 8-OHdG levels are elevated, it's important to identify the sources of…
read moreA panel of tests screening for sub-optimal biochemical markers of disease that may represent an increased disease risk for the future. The tests cover a range of standard biochemistry markers, and more specialised nutritional screening covering minerals, vitamins and fatty acids. The VHL Health Risk Profile Plus includes further tests to assess thyroid and cardiovascular…
read moreIndications: Vitamin A is essential throughout life as it is required in reproduction, embryonic and foetal development, vision, growth, differentiation and tissue maintenance . The term vitamin A covers the retinoids, a group of lipid-soluble compounds which have similar physiological functions and metabolic activities: retinol, retinal (the aldehyde form), and retinoic acid. Retinol inter-converts between…
read moreIndications: Coenzyme Q10 is synthesised naturally in humans and is also found in foods, such as vegetables and fish. It acts as a cofactor in the electron transfer pathway which produces energy (in the form of adenosine triphosphate - ATP) within the mitochondria of human cells. The energy is used for muscle contraction and other…
read moreIndications: Beta-carotene is a vibrant red-orange pigment found in abundance in many fruits and vegetables, particularly those with yellow or orange colouring. It is a member of the carotenoid family, a group of naturally occurring compounds that play crucial roles in human health. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A, meaning that the body can convert it…
read moreCeruloplasmin levels in the blood are an important indicator of copper status. Low levels of ceruloplasmin may indicate copper deficiency or conditions that affect copper metabolism, such as Wilson's disease or Menkes syndrome. Elevated ceruloplasmin levels may be associated with liver disease or inflammation. Ceruloplasmin binds to copper and transports it throughout the bloodstream, ensuring…
read moreIndications: Deficiency may be associated with haemolytic anaemia and with neurological disturbance and has been observed very rarely in premature infants, chronic cholestasis and malabsorption. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and dietary supplementation is widely used in regimes aimed at reducing atherosclerosis. Patient Instructions: No vitamin E containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing.…
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