1. Identify Hormonal Imbalances
Hormones play a crucial role in regulating your weight. Our panel tests for key thyroid hormones (TSH, Free T4, Free T3) and thyroid antibodies (thyroglobulin and TPO), as well as metabolic hormones like leptin, adiponectin, and resistin. These can reveal imbalances that make weight loss difficult, allowing for targeted interventions.
In particular low thyroid function, hypothyroidism, can make you put on significant weight and make it impossible to lose weight. It makes sense to identify such a reversible cause of weight gain. Also, the new weight loss injections such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are contraindicated in people who have or had thyroid cancer. No such cancer has been caused in human beings, but has been found in animal studies in which these medications have been used. So if you are using these injections or thinking about using them then checking your thyroid function is essential.
2. Detect the Effects of Weight Gain on Your Body
Excess weight can affect your body in many ways, from increasing inflammation to disrupting metabolic functions. Our test panel includes markers like hs-CRP to detect inflammation, as well as a comprehensive lipid profile and a full diabetic panel to assess the impact of weight on your heart health and diabetic risk. Identifying these effects early allows for more effective interventions.
3. Uncover Metabolic Conditions
Our test includes an extended lipid panel (cholesterol profile, apolipoproteins, and lipoprotein (a)) and a full diabetic panel (glucose, HbA1c, insulin, and C-peptide). These markers are crucial for identifying metabolic conditions like diabetes, prediabetes, or high cholesterol, which can significantly impact your weight and metabolism and put you at risk of future health conditions such as heart disease.
4. Personalise Your Weight Loss Plan
A “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work for weight loss. Blood test results from our panel can guide you in tailoring your diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices to your specific needs.
- Leptin: This hormone regulates hunger and fat storage. High leptin levels can indicate leptin resistance, where the brain doesn’t recognise signals to stop eating, leading to weight gain.
- Adiponectin: This hormone helps regulate glucose levels and fat burning. Low adiponectin levels are associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, making it harder to lose weight.
- Resistin: Linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, elevated resistin levels can contribute to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes.
Understanding these hormones allows for a more effective and personalised weight loss strategy, addressing specific barriers to success.
5. Monitor Your Progress
Weight management is an ongoing process, and monitoring your health markers is vital for long-term success. See how your heart and diabetic risk changes over time. Our panel also includes hs-CRP, a marker of inflammation, which can indicate how your body responds to dietary and lifestyle changes. Studies have shown lower hs-CRP in women eating a healthy DASH diet for PCOS and for metabolic syndrome. Regular blood tests help you track improvements and adjust your plan to ensure sustainable results.
Take the First Step Today
Understanding what’s happening inside your body is the first step to effective weight management. Book your Overweight Blood Test today and unlock the key to personalised health and weight loss success.
By focusing on these key benefits and optimising your strategy with insights from a blood test, you’re setting yourself up for real, lasting results. Don’t leave your health to chance—take control today!
