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AMR Labs SA Announces Acquisition and Expansion of the Biostarks Brand

AMR Labs SA has acquired the Biostarks brand and core assets to relaunch the platform on a stronger operational and scientific foundation. With a CLIA Certificate of Registration secured, we are building US-grade compliance into our lab and processes from day one—while expanding beyond routine panels through a deeper, mass-spec-enabled biomarker menu, DBS-friendly at-home collection pathways, and an AI insight layer designed to deliver clearer, more actionable interpretation for consumers and partners.

Mass Spectrometry 101

Mass spectrometry is a gold-standard technology for identifying and quantifying molecules with extreme precision — powering anti-doping labs, pharma analytics, and modern metabolomics. Here’s how GC-MS, LC-MS, and ICP-MS differ, and why Biostarks uses mass spec on dried blood spots (DBS) to quantify large biomarker panels from a simple finger prick.

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Biomarker Deep Dive: Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)

EPA and DHA are the most important omega-3s for heart, brain, and inflammation biology—but testing can be confusing (Omega-3 Index vs plasma). Learn how to interpret low vs borderline results, the best food sources, smart supplement strategy, and what to measure next.

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Biomarker Deep Dive: Ferritin (Iron)

Ferritin is your body’s iron storage marker—and one of the most actionable tests for fatigue, performance, and long-term health. Learn how to interpret low, borderline, and high ferritin (including inflammation effects), the best iron-rich foods and absorption tips, and which labs to check next.

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Biomarker Deep Dive: NAD+

NAD⁺ is a core “cellular energy + repair” molecule—and one of the most misunderstood longevity biomarkers. Learn what NAD⁺ measures, why results vary by method, how to interpret low vs borderline levels, and the smartest next steps (lifestyle, trend tracking, and precursors like NR/NMN).

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What Is Inflammation?

Inflammation isn’t the enemy — it’s your immune system doing its job. The real risk starts when inflammation fails to resolve and becomes chronic, silently increasing cardio-metabolic and recovery burden. In this deep dive, we break down acute vs chronic inflammation, then map the key biomarkers that reveal what kind of inflammatory physiology you’re dealing with: hs-CRP, ferritin, uric acid, cortisol, and 8-iso-PGF2α (oxidative stress). We also explain why omega-3s (EPA & DHA) are less about “blocking inflammation” and more about supporting resolution biology through specialized pro-resolving mediators — and how to use trends, not one-off results, to track progress.