Category Archives: Medical articles
Understanding the size parameters of peptides and amino acids
Molecules up to 500 daltons in size often penetrate the top layer of the skin [...]
Stimulating autophagy
Autophagy stimulation is a key area in longevity and health research. The body has a [...]
Iron in the body and Hemosiderin
In a living organism, there are practically no ‘free’ metal ions in significant quantities, because [...]
Manganese
Manganese is an essential traceelement that is involved in key biochemical processes:✔ Antioxidant protection -it [...]
Copper and ceruloplasmin
Copper (Cu) Copper is an essential traceelement that is involved in:✔ Formation of hemoglobin (together [...]
Selenium
Selenium is a vital microelement-an antioxidantthat is part of more than 25 proteins (selenoproteins). Its [...]
D-dimer (fibrinolytic activity)
Why is it needed? D-dimer is a breakdown product of fibrin, which is formed during [...]
ApoA1 / ApoV ratio
Why is it needed? This test evaluates the balance between’ good ‘and’ bad ‘ cholesterol [...]
Lp-PLA2 (lipoprotein-bound phospholipase A2)
Lp-PLA2 is an enzyme associated with low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which plays a dual role: Functions: [...]
Immunophenotyping of lymphocytes (CD3, CD4, CD8, NK, etc.)
Why is it needed? This test evaluates the composition and functional state of lymphocytes – [...]
TNF-alpha
Role of TNF-α (Tumor necrosis factor-alpha) in the body TNF-α is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that [...]
IL-6 (interleukin-6)
The role of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the body IL-6 is a multifunctional cytokinethat plays a [...]
Organic acids in urine (OAT test)
Why is it needed? The OAT test (Organic Acids Test) is a comprehensive analysis that [...]
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) – it is a vitamin-like substance that plays a key role in [...]
Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase (anti-tTG)
Why is it needed? This test is used to diagnose celiac disease– an autoimmune disease [...]
Epigenetic age (DNA methylation test)
Epigenetic age (DNA methylation test): why is it needed? Epigenetic age is the biological age [...]
Calprotectin
Analysis of feces for calprotectin Why is it needed? Calprotectin is a proteinthat is released [...]
Feces for elastase-1
Stool analysis for elastase-1 Why is it needed? Elastase-1 is an enzyme of the pancreasthat [...]
Detoxification Genetic Polymorphism Test
This test analyzes the genes responsible for the work of detoxification enzymes (phase I and [...]
Progesterone and estradiol (in women)
The role of progesterone and estradiol in women 1. Estradiol (E2) Estradiol is the main [...]