Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
9
Duration
15 min
Results
24 hours
An athletic performance panel with 13 biomarkers spanning metabolic health, thyroid function, iron status, and key minerals. Includes complete blood count, lipid panel, fasting glucose, liver function, creatinine, vitamin D3, ferritin, magnesium, calcium, and TSH. Built for active individuals wanting to identify deficiencies that may be limiting performance or slowing recovery.
Athletic performance depends on a foundation of metabolic health that blood markers can objectively quantify. This panel addresses the areas most relevant to active individuals at any competitive level. Ferritin and the complete blood count assess iron status and oxygen-carrying capacity. Iron depletion is surprisingly common among endurance athletes, driven by exercise-induced losses through sweat, gastrointestinal microbleeding, and mechanical haemolysis. Even subclinical depletion with ferritin below optimal but haemoglobin still normal can measurably impair performance and delay recovery. Vitamin D3 influences muscle function, bone mineralisation, and immune resilience, with deficiency particularly prevalent among athletes training indoors or at northern latitudes. Magnesium and calcium support muscle contraction and nerve signalling, and magnesium losses through sweat can be significant during prolonged or intense exercise sessions. TSH screens for thyroid dysfunction, which can present as unexplained fatigue, poor recovery, or weight changes that might otherwise be attributed to overtraining. Liver function markers detect hepatic stress from supplements, medications, or heavy training loads. The lipid panel and fasting glucose provide a metabolic baseline. All results are typically available the same day from the Munich laboratory.
Key Details
- Biomarkers
- 13
- Focus
- Athletic performance
- Results
- Same day
- Duration
- 15 min
Who Is This For?
Athletes, gym-goers, runners, cyclists, anyone with exercise-related fatigue or performance plateaus
What's Included
Preparation Required
Fast for 10-12 hours before (water OK). Avoid intense exercise for 24 hours prior for accurate creatinine and liver values. Bring valid ID.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
9The primary stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol regulates metabolism, immune response, blood pressure, and the sleep-wake cycle. Chronically elevated cortisol from stress contributes to weight gain, immune suppression, and metabolic dysfunction.
Metabolite of testosterone.
The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
A mineral essential for oxygen transport (in hemoglobin), energy production, and immune function. Serum iron measures the amount circulating in blood, but ferritin and TIBC provide a more complete picture of iron status.
Involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions including energy production, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Magnesium deficiency is common and associated with muscle cramps, anxiety, insomnia, and increased cardiovascular risk.
A metal that causes allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. Occupational or dietary exposure to elevated nickel levels can affect the respiratory system and kidneys. Common sources include jewellery, coins, and certain foods.
A metal found in canned foods, solder, and industrial materials. While small amounts of inorganic tin are relatively non-toxic, high levels can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Organotin compounds are more toxic and affect the immune and nervous systems.
Essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. B12 deficiency can cause anemia, neuropathy, fatigue, and cognitive impairment. Common in vegans, vegetarians, older adults, and those taking metformin or acid-reducing medications.
The best indicator of overall vitamin D status. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Deficiency is extremely common, especially in northern latitudes, and linked to increased disease risk.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood (venous draw)
- Duration
- 15 min
- Results
- 24 hours