Want to check if your diet is supporting your health? Maybe you have symptoms of a vitamin or mineral deficiency such as low energy or frequent colds. Or perhaps you’re at higher risk of a deficiency due to factors such as pregnancy or a restrictive diet. Our nutrition test checks your levels of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, vitamin D, and magnesium, and ferritin (iron stores). It provides insights that can help you take steps to optimise your nutrition. Our Nutrition Blood Test includes checks for vitamin D and active B12, as well as ferritin and magnesium, which make up some of the most common nutrient deficiencies. It also includes a complete cholesterol profile, with a breakdown of your HDL (good) and non-HDL (bad) cholesterol, plus a test for low-level inflammation (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein). These biomarkers can be affected by your diet and indicate your risk of cardiovascular disease. So, it’s important to check them and take steps to keep them within healthy ranges. A varied and balanced diet usually provides you with all the nutrients you need for optimal health. But, even with the best intentions, deficiencies can occur. You may eat a healthy diet but restrict specific food groups, which can lead to a deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals. For example, if you eat a vegan or plant-based diet, you may be more prone to a deficiency in vitamin B12 or iron. Our Nutrition Blood Test gives you a clear picture of potential vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It will also help you identify areas where you could make changes to your diet to prevent or manage deficiencies and indicate whether you may benefit from a supplement. Regular testing can help you monitor the effect of any changes to your diet or supplementation. You should take this test before you take any medication or vitamin/mineral supplements. Do not take biotin supplements for two days before this test, discuss this with your doctor if it is prescribed. Do not take vitamin B12 for two weeks prior to this test. If your B12 is prescribed ask your doctor whether to stop.