Minerals
17 markers in this category
Bicarbonate
According to MedlinePlus, the body makes carbon dioxide as a waste product of metabolism, turning food into energy, and according to the NVKC its main form is bicarbonate (HCO3-).
Calcium
Your calcium level tells you how much calcium your blood holds in total, measured in mmol/l, and for adults the reference range is 2.18 to 2.55 mmol/l.
Ceruloplasmin
Ceruloplasmin helps transport copper and supports iron metabolism. Monitoring these functions can contribute to healthy ageing and maintaining cognitive well-being.
Chloride
Maintaining proper chloride balance becomes important as kidney function may change with age. Regular testing supports fluid balance and overall metabolic stability.
Copper
Copper supports brain health, connective tissue integrity, and iron metabolism — all important aspects of healthy ageing. Regular monitoring helps maintain these vital functions.
Ferritin
Your ferritin value tells you how much iron you have in store, because ferritin is the protein that stores iron, but during a weight-loss programme it measures something else too.
Iodine
Iodine supports thyroid function and cognitive health, both of which can change with age. Regular monitoring helps maintain metabolic balance and mental clarity.
Iron (Serum)
Your body gets iron from food: your gut takes it up, the transport protein transferrin carries it through your blood, and most of it ends up in haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through your blood.
Magnesium
Magnesium supports bone density, heart rhythm, and cognitive function — all areas that may need extra attention as you age. Regular monitoring helps maintain quality of life.
Magnesium (Intracellular)
Intracellular magnesium testing offers a deeper look at magnesium status, which is important for maintaining bone strength, heart health, and cognitive function as you age.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus balance becomes important as kidney function and bone metabolism may change with age. Monitoring supports bone health and metabolic stability in later years.
Potassium
Potassium supports heart rhythm and blood pressure regulation, both increasingly important with age. Regular testing helps maintain cardiovascular stability.
Selenium
Selenium supports immune resilience and cognitive health, both of which may benefit from extra attention as you age. Regular monitoring helps maintain antioxidant protection.
Sodium
Sodium balance is important for blood pressure management and cognitive function, both of which may need more attention with age. Regular monitoring supports cardiovascular well-being.
Transferrin
According to the NVKC, the iron in the blood is carried by the protein transferrin, to which it is bound.
Transferrin Saturation
According to the NVKC, iron from food is absorbed in the gut and bound directly to transferrin, the protein that carries iron through the blood.
Zinc
Zinc supports immune health, wound healing, and cognitive function — all important for maintaining well-being as you age. Absorption may decrease with age, making monitoring valuable.