5.
Add-ons
& Tests
As an add-on to an initial consultation or at any point during your treatment, we offer a comprehensive range of tests. We will only ever recommend a test should we believe it to be necessary, however you can use the below guide to determine which tests may be suitable for your specific concerns.
The results of these tests helps to tailor our nutritional plans to any deficiencies (or the opposite) you may be experiencing.
Our full range of tests:
- Advanced iron profile
- Cholesterol
- CRP (inflammation)
- Ferritin (iron)
- Folate (Vitamin B9)
- HbA1c (long-term blood glucose)
- Liver function
- Omega 3 & 6
- Testosterone
- Thyroid profile
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B9 and B12
- Vitamin D
Our test packages include:
- Full hormone test (female) - £90
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Help to understand if symptoms such as acne, irregular periods, and weight gain are due to a hormone imbalance. Also checking for PCOS and for helping to understand why you may be having trouble getting pregnant. Additionally checking thyroid function.
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We test:
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FSH (plays a role in ovulation)
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LH (triggers ovulation, affects periods)
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Oestradiol (oestrogen)
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SHBG (balances oestrogen & testosterone)
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Testosterone
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Thyroid profile
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- Stress (cortisol) - £90
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Helps to understand your cortisol (stress hormone) levels - this can indicate sleep problems, low energy levels and weight gain. High cortisol can cause a wide range of issues, including weight gain, tiredness, acne, thinning hair, low sex drive, anxiety, depression, irregular periods and getting ill often.
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We test:
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Cortisol profile x 4 (morning, noon, afternoon, evening)
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- Thyroid function - £90
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Can help to understand a wide range of symptoms stemming from a thyroid issue - including extreme tiredness, anxiety, depression, weight gain or weight loss.
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We test:
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B12 (nervous system)
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Ferritin (iron - anaemia or iron overload)
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Folate (deficiencies related to tiredness, pins & needles and shortness of breath. Affects liver, skin, hair, eyes)
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Advanced thyroid (overactive or underactive - can lead to hormonal imbalances)
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Vitamin D (calcium absorption, skin, bones & immune function)
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- £10
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- £15
- £10
- £10
- £50
- £20 (advanced) / £10 (basic)
- £25 (advanced) / £10 (basic)
- £15
- £20
- £10
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Weight concernsIf you are struggling to decrease your weight, or have a diet high in fat content, consider the following: - Cholesterol - HbA1c (long term blood glucose) - Liver function - Thyroid profile (basic, advanced) If you are at a low weight: - Liver function - Thyroid profile (basic, advanced) - Omega 3 & 6
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Low energyFor those experiencing low energy including sleeplessness, consider the following: - Iron profile (advanced, basic) - CRP (inflammation) - Folate (Vitamin B9) - HbA1c (long term blood glucose) - Liver function - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B9 & B12 - Vitamin D - Testosterone
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High exerciseExercise is great for keeping our wellbeing optimal, however a large amount of exercise can have an impact on our bodies. Consider: - Testosterone (advanced, basic) - Liver function - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B9 & B12 - Vitamin D - Iron (advanced, basic)
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Malnutrition (including eating disorders & serious illness)Malnutrition can have short- and long-term impacts on our bodies. Please consider the following: - Liver function - Iron (advanced, basic) - Omega 3 & 6 - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B9 & B12
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MoodNutrition can have a direct impact on mood. Please consider the following if you are struggling with mood swings, low moods or irritability: - CRP (inflammation) - Thyroid profile (basic, advanced) - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B9 & B12 - Testosterone - Vitamin D
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Vegetarian & Vegan dietsIt is important to ensure that we have appropriate compensation in our diet when cutting out meat products and/or dairy. Please consider: - Omega 3 & 6 - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B9 & B12
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Hormonal concerns- Testosterone (advanced, basic)