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Energy and Nutrients panel
Checks the common, fixable causes of low energy: iron stores, B12, folate, vitamin D, magnesium, and thyroid, alongside a full blood count.
Tired all the time? The blood tests that find fixable causes of fatigue
Most tiredness has an ordinary explanation, but a handful of common, treatable problems show up clearly in a blood test. Here is what is worth checking and what the results can and cannot tell you.
Read article →Iron deficiency without anaemia: what ferritin and transferrin saturation tell you
Your haemoglobin can be normal while your iron stores run empty. Ferritin and transferrin saturation pick this up early, and knowing how to read them avoids both missed deficiency and unnecessary iron.
Read article →Vitamin B12: who is at risk and why active B12 is tested
Low B12 can build slowly over years and damage nerves before it shows in the blood count. Some diets and common medicines raise the risk, and active B12 gives a clearer answer than the older total B12 test.
Read article →Vitamin D in South Africa: why sunshine is not always enough
We live in one of the sunniest countries in the world, yet low vitamin D is common here. Skin tone, season, indoor work and where you live all play a part, and a blood test shows where you actually stand.
Read article →Folate and magnesium: the quieter nutrients and what low levels mean
Folate and magnesium get less attention than iron and vitamin D, but low levels can cause anaemia, cramps and heart rhythm problems. Here is who is at risk and how to read the results.
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