A standard annual blood kit to be completed via finger prick test. When you complete your test, you send your blood back to the lab using the kit they provide for processing. Your results are then sent to you via email.
This kit tests for the following levels:
- Iron
- Ferritin
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Vitamin B12 (Total)
- Folate (Serum)
- Magnesium (Serum)
- Glycated Haemoglobin
What is the benefit of this specific kit
This simple and convenient at-home test covers the most common deficiencies and considers blood sugar balance to help maintain your health and vitality.
Iron and Ferritin (your iron stores) levels often dip as the area for their absorption has been removed as part of the procedure. Depleted levels of either will directly cause and add to any existing symptoms of
- Fatigue
- Palpitations or shortness of breath.
- Headaches
- Light-headedness
- Hair loss
Folate and B12 absorption can also be significantly reduced post-surgery, and these two essential nutrients help to maintain energy whilst avoiding symptoms, including
- Irritability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Mouth ulcers
- Sore tongue
Low vitamin D levels are widespread in the general population, especially during the winter months, and unfortunately, any bariatric procedure will magnify such risks. Many people are asymptomatic when D levels are low, as a reduction in bone density rarely has any direct symptoms until a break is experienced. However, unexplained muscle weakness and mood changes are linked to sub-optimum levels.
Magnesium is one of nature’s anti-stress minerals, and maintaining healthy levels can help calm your nervous system, support mood & sleep, protect bone health, and aid constipation.
Glycated Haemoglobin– whilst the risks of type 2 diabetes are significantly reduced following surgery, an overview of glucose control can help to pinpoint any increased incidences of hypoglycaemia-related events in post-surgery patients and can explain several unwanted symptoms
- Rapid heartbeat
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- confusion
- Dizziness
- Hunger
What are the next steps?
Once you have placed your order, your details are sent to Viva Health Labs. They will process your order and issue an invoice for payment. Once payment has been received, your kit will be distributed to you with instructions on what to do next. Please note that if you live outside of the UK there is an additional charge of £30 payable to cover postage costs
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