Veggie-Check (Vegetarian/Vegan Nutrition Panel)

Specialized nutritional status screening for vegetarians and vegans analyzing 11 biomarkers commonly deficient in plant-based diets. Venous blood sample with fasting recommended. Results via patient portal within 3-5 days. Essential for anyone following plant-based diet to detect and prevent nutritional deficiencies affecting energy, immunity, cardiovascular and cognitive health. Biomarkers tested: Blood Count - small blood count (CBC) including RBC, WBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets detecting anemia from B12/iron deficiency; Minerals - calcium (bone health, nerve transmission, muscle function), iron (oxygen transport, energy production), ferritin (iron stores, most sensitive indicator of iron deficiency), selenium (antioxidant, immune function, thyroid health), zinc (immune function, wound healing, taste/smell, DNA synthesis); Vitamins - holotranscobalamin (active vitamin B12, earliest marker of B12 deficiency before anemia develops, critical for vegans), vitamin D 25-OH (bone health, immune function, mood - often low in northern climates regardless of diet); Cardiovascular/Energy - coenzyme Q10 (cellular energy production, antioxidant, heart health), omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA levels, brain health, inflammation reduction - typically low in vegans without algae supplementation); Protein Status - total protein (adequate amino acid intake from plant sources). Comprehensive assessment addresses highest-risk nutrients in plant-based diets. Recommended annually or when experiencing fatigue, weakness, or starting plant-based diet. GOÄ 1.0 pricing; privately insured 1.15x.

Nutritional panel testing measures your body's levels of essential vitamins, minerals, and trace elements to identify deficiencies or excesses that impact health. Common markers include vitamin D, B12, folate, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Specialized panels for vegetarians and vegans focus on nutrients most commonly lacking in plant-based diets — B12, iron, zinc, iodine, and omega-3. Nutritional deficiencies are remarkably common even in well-fed populations and can cause symptoms ranging from fatigue and poor immunity to cognitive decline and mood disturbances. Testing provides objective data to guide supplementation rather than guessing.