How to interpret blood tests if you are an athlete?

  • Blood tests are crucial for monitoring athletes' health and detecting hormonal imbalances.
  • Altered levels of testosterone and cortisol can affect performance and libido.
  • Vitamin D and glucose are important indicators of metabolic health that should be monitored.
  • Proper stress management is vital to maintaining healthy levels of cortisol and DHEA.

blood tests

  • A low testosterone and high cortisol level They are symptoms of low libido, overtraining, lack of motivation and competition.
  • Low progesterone and high estrogen It manifests with dizziness, food cravings and difficulty losing fat despite what you train a lot.
  • Having the high or low hormone level stimulant of thyroid it can cause us to have a constant feeling of cold, slow metabolism, bloating or difficulty in digestion.

The wide world of tests

HDL: triglyceride ratio

CRP: high sensitivity C-reactive protein

free testosterone

TSH: thyrotropin

  • Excessive caloric or carbohydrate restriction.
  • High cortisol levels, which cause thyroid receptors to be insensitive.
  • The overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine due to psychological stress, excess carbohydrates, or both.

Insulin-like growth factor-1

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Vitamin D

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Glucose

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Adrenal Stress Index (ASI)

  • Cortisol level. It will look at four different cortisol levels throughout the day to determine if you have a correct circadian cycle. Normally, cortisol is usually highest in the morning and decreases during the day. That's why you have more energy when you wake up and are more tired at night. Circadian cycle analysis helps you adjust your training and schedules.
  • DHEA. This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and has an important role in responding to stress and supporting the immune system. yes you suffer from chronic stress habitually, it is possible that the value of this hormone is low.
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Oxygen saturation

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