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Published: 12 Nov 2024
Thyroid imbalances can cause many or no symptoms.
Measuring TSH is considered the best way to measure thyroid function.
Testosterone (free testosterone)
Both men and women produce testosterone and both experience what can be dramatic declines in the hormone as they age. Generally, less than two percent of testosterone in the blood is in the free state, which means it is free to circulate in the brain and nervous system. Free testosterone levels can be linked to abdominal obesity, unhealthy bones, heart disease, and depression. Hyperthyroidism occurs with increased thyroid activity and lower-than-normal blood levels of TSH. The hormone helps to regulate muscle mass, as well as fertility, libido, and one's sense of wellbeing. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland, controls secretion of thyroid hormone in the thyroid. Too much TSH in the blood suggests hypothyroidism, or too little activity. No question, though, hormone imbalances can wreak havoc with your health and the way you feel. In women, high levels of free testosterone might indicate low estrogen levels, or be a cause of excessive unwanted hair growth or polycystic ovarian syndrome.Men produce testosterone in the testes, while women produce it in their ovaries. These imbalances have been linked in studies to irregular heartbeat, atherosclerosis, low bone mineral density, and a host of nonspecific symptoms, from fatigue to heat intolerance.
Low vitamin D levels are common, especially among the elderly. In other words, it can help detect or predict heart disease, diabetes, and other common chronic conditions. That's a big health concern, given that vitamin D is important to all the body's cells and tissue. Vitamin D deficiency can affect immune function, bone density, heart health—even mood. The Complete Metabolic measures blood glucose, while the Lipid panel measures total cholesterol and breakdowns of HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol) versus LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol). Known as Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel, this test reveals important information about the health of your vascular system, liver, kidneys, and blood cells. It's valuable and low cost. The panel also looks at important minerals in the blood, such as iron, calcium and potassium.
Vitamin D-25 Hydroxy
Vitamin D's importance to overall health has been a big newsmaker in recent years. The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test accurately measures the level of this important vitamin because 25-hydroxy vitamin D changes to an active form of vitamin D in the kidney.Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel
This is the test you might receive at an annual physical.
Measuring TSH is considered the best way to measure thyroid function.
Testosterone (free testosterone)
Both men and women produce testosterone and both experience what can be dramatic declines in the hormone as they age. Generally, less than two percent of testosterone in the blood is in the free state, which means it is free to circulate in the brain and nervous system. Free testosterone levels can be linked to abdominal obesity, unhealthy bones, heart disease, and depression. Hyperthyroidism occurs with increased thyroid activity and lower-than-normal blood levels of TSH. The hormone helps to regulate muscle mass, as well as fertility, libido, and one's sense of wellbeing. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland, controls secretion of thyroid hormone in the thyroid. Too much TSH in the blood suggests hypothyroidism, or too little activity. No question, though, hormone imbalances can wreak havoc with your health and the way you feel. In women, high levels of free testosterone might indicate low estrogen levels, or be a cause of excessive unwanted hair growth or polycystic ovarian syndrome.Men produce testosterone in the testes, while women produce it in their ovaries. These imbalances have been linked in studies to irregular heartbeat, atherosclerosis, low bone mineral density, and a host of nonspecific symptoms, from fatigue to heat intolerance.
Low vitamin D levels are common, especially among the elderly. In other words, it can help detect or predict heart disease, diabetes, and other common chronic conditions. That's a big health concern, given that vitamin D is important to all the body's cells and tissue. Vitamin D deficiency can affect immune function, bone density, heart health—even mood. The Complete Metabolic measures blood glucose, while the Lipid panel measures total cholesterol and breakdowns of HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol) versus LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol). Known as Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel, this test reveals important information about the health of your vascular system, liver, kidneys, and blood cells. It's valuable and low cost. The panel also looks at important minerals in the blood, such as iron, calcium and potassium.
Vitamin D-25 Hydroxy
Vitamin D's importance to overall health has been a big newsmaker in recent years. The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test accurately measures the level of this important vitamin because 25-hydroxy vitamin D changes to an active form of vitamin D in the kidney.Complete Metabolic and Lipid Panel
This is the test you might receive at an annual physical.