Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the second leading cause of death in North America. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for CVD and renal damage. Therefor this comprehensive test evaluates risk for CVD plus too often associated MetS. Many of the risk factors and metabolic abnormalities associated with both CVD and MetS are lifestyle related.…
read moreNormal metabolism of methionine is critical for cellular methylation of DNA, proteins and neurotransmitters. Aberrant methionine metabolism can occur in anyone at any age and can be associated with numerous health consequences including cardiovascular disease and cancer. The Methylation Profile provides a functional assessment of the phenotypic expression of common SNPs (MTHFR, MS, CBS) by…
read moreThe Methylation Panel offers insight into the biochemical methylation pathway. Methylation metabolites are measured using plasma and whole blood. Methylation is important for detoxification, mood, cardiovascular health, and energy production. Sample report:
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 moreOver the past two decades there has been sustained interest in essential fatty acid supplementation. The focus has now switched from supplementation with fish oil to the use of oils containing specific, enhanced concentrations of named essential fatty acids. In the late 1990s large clinical trials were published supporting the cardiovascular benefits of consumption of…
read moreIndications: Homocysteine is a non-essential, thiol-containing amino acid which is produced from the intracellular de-methylation of dietary methionine. It is exported from the cells into the extracellular fluid at a slow but consistent rate and circulates in the blood mainly in an oxidised form, bound to plasma proteins. There are two major pathways for its…
read moreIndications: Copper in the plasma is transported to the liver from the site of absorption in the gut by albumin. Most of the copper in plasma is present as the ferro-oxidase enzyme
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: This trace element is required in extremely small amounts and is required for insulin to transport glucose into the cells. Chromium levels have been shown to decline with age. A chromium deficiency produces a mild diabetic state, and diabetics make better utilisation of insulin when taking chromium supplementation. Chromium deficiency has also been linked…
read moreTest ID: B12A Patient Instructions: No vitamin B12 containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing. (This test is referred to an external laboratory) Turnaround time: 3 days (temporarily increased from 2 to 3-days 11th May 2026) Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable Test Datasheet:
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