

If you are supplementing with any hormones, we suggest taking them approximately 2 hours prior to having your blood drawn to see peak levels.

Stay hydrated and take your medications as prescribed. Both ways provide valuable information, though 2-6 hours after a meal provides a more realistic assessment of the state of your blood in everyday life. This test may be done fasting or 2-6 hours after eating. Armed with the results, you will be on your way to optimizing those hormones that effect your ability to lose weight. Life Extension® offers you a blood test to help get the hormonal balance part of your weight loss equation right. In this age of technology, there are all kinds of resources to track your calorie intake and output, help with an exercise routine, and nutrition guides to follow. Since hunger, cravings, stress, and energy are all sensations that are managed by our hormones - balancing them should be the first step in everyone's weight loss regimen. Inflammation and General Health Markers - Inflammation, anemia, and vitamin D status are all important weight loss markers. Insulin Resistance Markers - When insulin levels are chronically high and body becomes resistant to insulin, fat storage can be further increased. Stress Hormones - High levels of stress can trigger your body to store additional belly fat. Thyroid Hormones - A complex relationship exists between your thyroid, metabolism, and weight.

Sex Hormones - An imbalance can impact your ability to lose and maintain your weight.
