Every number tells a story. Here's what your results actually mean — in plain language.
Before we begin your programme, we look at your baseline metabolic health through a focused blood panel. These aren't just routine checks — they're a window into how your body is managing energy, hormones, and inflammation right now. Use this guide to read your results with confidence.
This measures sugar circulating in your blood after an overnight fast. It's the foundational snapshot of how well your body regulates glucose when you haven't eaten.
Think of HbA1c as your blood sugar average over the past 2–3 months. It's like a long-term report card — one meal won't change it. It shows whether glucose has been consistently elevated.
Insulin is the key that unlocks your cells to absorb glucose. When it's chronically high (even with "normal" blood sugar), it signals that your body is working harder than it should — a hallmark of insulin resistance.
HOMA-IR is calculated from your fasting glucose and insulin together. It gives a single number that reflects how resistant your cells are to insulin's signal.
Triglycerides are the main form of fat stored and transported in your blood. They spike after eating carbohydrates and sugar, and chronically elevated levels are a strong metabolic warning sign.
HDL acts like a clean-up crew — it carries cholesterol away from arteries back to the liver. Higher HDL is protective. Low HDL is a red flag for metabolic and heart health.
LDL carries cholesterol to your tissues. When elevated, particularly the smaller, denser particles, it can contribute to arterial plaque over time. Context matters — LDL alone doesn't tell the whole story.
This ratio is one of the best simple indicators of insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk. It tells us about the quality of your cholesterol landscape, not just the individual numbers.
ALT is the most liver-specific enzyme. When liver cells are under stress — often from fat accumulation (fatty liver) or inflammation — ALT leaks into the bloodstream. It's a sensitive early warning.
GGT is sensitive to alcohol, fatty liver, and oxidative stress. Even within "normal" labs, a trending rise in GGT is worth noting as a metabolic signal.
TSH tells us how hard your pituitary gland is working to stimulate your thyroid. A high TSH often means your thyroid is underperforming — which can significantly slow metabolism, cause weight gain, and fatigue.
T4 is the storage form; T3 is the active thyroid hormone your cells actually use. Checking both reveals whether your body is efficiently converting T4 → T3, which TSH alone can miss.
Cortisol should be highest in the morning and taper through the day. Chronically elevated cortisol promotes fat storage (especially abdominal), increases blood sugar, and disrupts sleep and other hormones.
CRP is produced by the liver in response to inflammation anywhere in the body. The high-sensitivity version detects low-grade chronic inflammation — the kind that silently drives weight resistance, fatigue, and heart risk.
Elevated uric acid isn't just about gout. It is increasingly recognised as a metabolic marker — linked to insulin resistance, fructose overconsumption, and inflammation.
Vitamin D acts more like a hormone than a vitamin. It influences insulin sensitivity, immune function, mood, bone density, and muscle performance. Deficiency is extremely common and often overlooked.
B12 is essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and energy production. Those on metformin, plant-based diets, or with digestive issues are at higher risk of deficiency.
Ferritin measures your body's iron stores, not just circulating iron. Low ferritin causes fatigue, hair loss, and poor exercise capacity — all of which can derail a lifestyle programme. Very high ferritin can indicate inflammation.
eGFR measures how efficiently your kidneys are filtering waste from the blood. It's a key safety check, especially if you're changing diet significantly or considering certain medications.
A waste product from muscle metabolism, creatinine is filtered by the kidneys. Elevated levels suggest the kidneys aren't clearing waste effectively. Note: it can be mildly raised in very muscular individuals — context matters.