Biomarker Encyclopedia

HbA1c

Average blood sugar over 90 days.

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Fasting Insulin

Key indicator of metabolic efficiency.

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Fasting Glucose

Standard baseline blood sugar level.

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HOMA-IR

Insulin resistance calculation score.

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C-Peptide

Endogenous insulin production marker.

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Uric Acid

Linked to fructose and metabolic stress.

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Adiponectin

Hormone that protects against obesity.

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Leptin

Satiety and energy expenditure hormone.

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Ketones

Fat oxidation and ketosis indicator.

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Glucagon

Hormone for glucose release signaling.

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Fructosamine

Short-term sugar tracking (3 weeks).

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Lactate

Indicator of anaerobic metabolic stress.

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Pyruvate

Crucial intermediate in energy cycles.

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Acetoacetate

Primary ketone body in the blood.

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GSP

Glycated serum protein concentration.

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GLP-1

Incretin hormone for satiety control.

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GIP

Insulinotropic polypeptide marker.

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Amylin

Co-secreted with insulin for sugar control.

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ApoB

Total atherogenic particle concentration.

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LDL-C

Standard low-density lipoprotein count.

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HDL-C

High-density protective lipoprotein.

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Triglycerides

Primary fat circulating in the blood.

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Lipoprotein(a)

Genetic marker for vascular risk.

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Homocysteine

Marker for methylation and heart risk.

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Ox-LDL

Highly inflammatory oxidized cholesterol.

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VLDL-C

Very low-density lipoprotein levels.

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Fibrinogen

Blood clotting and inflammation protein.

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Lp-PLA2

Arterial plaque stability enzyme.

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ApoA1

Structural protein of HDL particles.

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Omega-3 Index

EPA/DHA cell membrane concentration.

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Omega-6 Index

Pro-inflammatory fatty acid levels.

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Trans-Fats

Industrial fat concentration in cells.

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Palmitic Acid

Saturated fat linked to insulin resistance.

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Oleic Acid

Primary healthy monounsaturated fat.

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Linoleic Acid

Essential Omega-6 fatty acid levels.

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ApoE Genotype

Genetic risk for Alzheimer's/Heart.

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NT-proBNP

Marker of cardiac wall stress.

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Troponin T

Cardiac muscle damage indicator.

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Vitamin D

Immunity and bone mineralization.

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Vitamin B12

Energy production and neuro health.

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Vitamin C

Collagen and immune system vigor.

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Folate (B9)

DNA repair and synthesis marker.

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Vitamin A

Vision and epithelial tissue health.

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Vitamin E

Lipid-soluble antioxidant protection.

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Vitamin K2

Calcium transport and heart health.

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Thiamine (B1)

Carbohydrate metabolism cofactor.

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Riboflavin (B2)

Energy and cellular respiration.

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Niacin (B3)

Cholesterol and DNA health marker.

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Pantothenic (B5)

Adrenal and fat metabolism health.

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Vitamin B6

Neurotransmitter and protein marker.

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Biotin (B7)

Hair, skin, and nail metabolism.

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CoQ10

Mitochondrial ATP energy production.

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Glutathione

Master antioxidant status indicator.

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Beta Carotene

Plant-based Vitamin A precursor.

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Choline

Liver health and brain acetylcholine.

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Inositol

Insulin signaling and mood support.

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Lycopene

Antioxidant for prostate health.

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Lutein

Vision and macular health protection.

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Zeaxanthin

Secondary vision antioxidant marker.

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Vitamin K1

Blood clotting regulation marker.

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Ferritin

Long-term body iron storage levels.

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Magnesium (RBC)

Intracellular magnesium status indicator.

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Zinc (Serum)

Immunity and skin repair cofactor.

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Potassium

Primary heart and cell electrolyte.

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Sodium

Fluid balance and hydration regulator.

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Calcium

Bone and heart signaling mineral.

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Phosphorus

Energy storage and ATP marker.

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Copper

Iron metabolism and brain signaling.

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Selenium

Thyroid and antioxidant protection.

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Iron (Serum)

Immediate iron flowing in blood.

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TIBC

Total iron-binding capacity score.

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Transferrin

Primary iron-transporting protein.

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Chloride

Electrolyte linked to pH balance.

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Manganese

Bone and carb metabolism cofactor.

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Chromium

Insulin sensitivity support mineral.

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Iodine

Thyroid hormone production precursor.

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Mercury

Heavy metal toxicity indicator.

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Lead

Neurotoxic heavy metal accumulation.

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Arsenic

Environmental toxin exposure level.

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Aluminum

Cognitive risk toxin marker.

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Cadmium

Kidney risk toxin concentration.

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Boron

Hormone and bone health mineral.

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Lithium (Trace)

Neuro-protective trace mineral level.

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Molybdenum

Detoxification pathway cofactor.

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Testosterone

Anabolic health and vitality hormone.

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TSH

Thyroid stimulating activity marker.

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Free T3

Active metabolizing thyroid hormone.

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Free T4

Primary circulating thyroid hormone.

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Cortisol (AM)

Primary diurnal stress hormone.

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Estradiol (E2)

Primary female reproductive hormone.

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Progesterone

Neuro-protection and sleep hormone.

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DHEA-S

Adrenal hormone and precursor.

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SHBG

Hormone binding and transport protein.

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IGF-1

Growth hormone and repair marker.

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Reverse T3

Metabolic "brake" stress marker.

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Estrone (E1)

Secondary estrogen hormone level.

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Estriol (E3)

Reproductive and pregnancy hormone.

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LH

Luteinizing hormone for signaling.

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FSH

Follicle stimulating hormone level.

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Prolactin

Stress and reproductive signaling hormone.

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DHT

Potent androgen associated with hair.

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Androstenedione

Hormone precursor and risk marker.

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Aldosterone

Blood pressure and salt regulator.

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Pregnenolone

The "Mother Hormone" precursor.

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AMH

Ovarian reserve and fertility indicator.

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TPO Antibodies

Thyroid autoimmune risk indicator.

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TG Antibodies

Secondary thyroid autoimmunity marker.

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PTH

Parathyroid hormone for calcium.

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Melatonin

Circadian rhythm and sleep hormone.

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ALT

Liver stress and enzyme spillover.

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AST

Liver, muscle, and heart enzyme.

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Creatinine

Kidney filtration waste byproduct.

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eGFR

Effective kidney filtration rate score.

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ALP

Liver, bile duct, and bone marker.

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GGT

Sensitive gallbladder and liver marker.

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Bilirubin

Bile health and RBC recycling marker.

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Albumin

Primary liver-produced protein status.

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BUN

Blood urea nitrogen; protein waste.

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Cystatin C

Advanced kidney health biomarker.

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BUN/Creatinine

Ratio for hydration and kidney health.

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Globulin

Protein linked to liver and immunity.

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LDH

Non-specific tissue damage enzyme.

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Gastrin

Stomach acid regulation hormone.

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Pepsinogen

Digestive enzyme precursor level.

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Pancreatic Amylase

Starch-digesting enzyme status.

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Lipase

Fat-digesting enzyme marker.

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Zonulin (Blood)

Marker for gut barrier permeability.

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hs-CRP

High-sensitivity systemic inflammation.

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ESR

General inflammatory sedimentation rate.

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IL-6

Pro-inflammatory signaling cytokine.

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TNF-Alpha

Master inflammatory cytokine level.

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Homocysteine

Vascular and neuro-inflammatory marker.

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Fibrinogen

Acute-phase reactant and clotting marker.

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IgA

Mucosal immune defense antibody.

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IgG

Long-term immune system memory.

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IgM

Acute infection immune response.

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Complement C3

Immune cascade protein indicator.

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Complement C4

Autoimmune and inflammation marker.

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ANA

Antinuclear antibody autoimmune risk.

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Ferritin (Inflam)

Iron stores as an inflammatory reactant.

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White Blood Cells

Total immune cell count baseline.

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Neutrophil/Lymph Ratio

Ratio used for chronic stress tracking.

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Hemoglobin

Oxygen-carrying blood protein.

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Hematocrit

Red cell percentage of total blood.

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Platelets

Cells for clotting and tissue repair.

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MCV

Mean corpuscular volume (Cell size).

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MCH

Average hemoglobin weight per cell.

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RDW

Red cell distribution width (Variation).

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Neutrophils

Primary cells for bacterial defense.

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Lymphocytes

Viral and cellular immune defenders.

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Monocytes

Phagocytic clean-up and repair cells.

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Eosinophils

Allergy and parasite response cells.

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Basophils

Inflammatory signaling immune cells.

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Reticulocytes

Immature RBC production indicator.

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MPV

Mean platelet volume (Clotting vigor).

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RBC Count

Total red blood cell concentration.

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MCHC

Hemoglobin concentration per cell vol.

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Hgb A1C

Glycated hemoglobin percentage.

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Creatine Kinase

Muscle damage and recovery marker.

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VO2 Max (Proxy)

Cardiovascular endurance indicator.

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Biological Age

Calculated multi-marker aging score.

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Glutamine

Muscle recovery and gut health amino.

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Arginine

Nitric oxide and blood flow amino acid.

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BCAAs

Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine recovery.

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Carnitine

Fatty acid transport for energy amino.

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Taurine

Osmo-regulation and heart health amino.

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GDF15

Longevity and metabolic stress marker.

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Klotho

Anti-aging and renal protection marker.

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Glycine

Collagen and detox pathway amino acid.

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Tyrosine

Dopamine and thyroid precursor amino.

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Tryptophan

Serotonin and sleep precursor amino acid.

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Albumin/Globulin

Vitality and protein balance ratio.

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Telomere Length

Cellular replication potential marker.

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DNA Methylation

Epigenetic aging speed indicator.

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D-Dimer

Marker for coagulation and fibrin lysis.

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Troponin I

High-sensitivity cardiac durability test.

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