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Using Biostarks’ tests translates to receiving an unprecedented amount of information regarding the current state of more than 30 of your biomarker levels, along with personalised and actionable recommendations in the form of an easy-to-understand report. This is possible thanks to our unique technology and to the in-depth approach to laboratory analysis using our innovative method.
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AMINO ACID
Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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B12
VITAMIN
Active vitamin B12
Holotranscobalamin (holoTC) is referred to as active vitamin B-12. Vitamin B12, named cobalamin, is required for the formation of DNA (the substance that makes up our genes) and red blood cells (which carry oxygen throughout the body). Vitamin B12 also supports brain function and the normal function of the nervous system.
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Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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Bcaa
AMINO ACID
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) consists of 3 essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) that play a major role in the regulation of protein production. BCAAs also participate in the synthesis of glutamine that represents a major fuel source for many cell types.
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Cit
AMINO ACID
Citrulline
Citrulline is a non-protein amino acid that has antioxidant properties and plays an important role in detoxification metabolism. It increases the availability of arginine for the production of nitric oxide, a molecule important to the immune system's reaction to infections.
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Cu
MINERAL
Copper
Copper is a trace mineral, which means your body only needs little amounts. It plays important roles in several functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the activation of the immune system, the regulation of blood pressure, and the formation of healthy bones, teeth, and heart.
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Fer
MINERAL
Ferritin
Ferritin level reflects the amount of iron the body has stored for future use. Iron is an important mineral required to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, in the creation of certain hormones, and in the production of energy from nutrients.
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Gln
AMINO ACID
Glutamine
Glutamine is an amino acid that is involved in the renewal and growth of proteins (e.g. muscle tissue) and in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Glutamine is also a precursor of glutathione, an antioxidant that defends cells from oxidative damage.
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Lys
AMINO ACID
Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid needed for the formation of protein, and for the production of enzymes, hormones, elastin, and collagen (a structural protein that strengthens bones, skin, and blood vessels). It is also important for energy production, immune function and wound healing.
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Se
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Selenium
Selenium plays an important role in the normal functioning of the immune system, in the functioning of the thyroid gland, and in the production of DNA (the molecule that makes up our genes). It is also involved in protecting the body from infection and has antioxidative properties.
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Thr
AMINO ACID
Threonine
Threonine is an essential amino acid needed for structural proteins, including collagen and elastin (components of the skin and connective tissue). Threonine also plays a role in immune function and in fat metabolism.
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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Val
AMINO ACID
Valine
Valine is an essential amino acid that stimulates muscle growth and regeneration and helps supply the muscles with glucose for energy production.
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A
VITAMIN
Vitamin A Retinol
Vitamin A plays an essential role in vision (particularly in night vision), skin and mucous membrane health, cell growth, fetal development, and immune function. After consumption, most of the vitamin A is stored in your liver for future use.
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Zn
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for several processes, including normal growth and development, DNA production (the molecule that makes up our genes), immune system function (including wound healing), thyroid homeostasis, fertility, reproduction, and skin health.
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E
VITAMIN
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. It is considered the most active natural form because it is the preferred form of vitamin E transported and used by the liver.
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Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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Cu
MINERAL
Copper
Copper is a trace mineral, which means your body only needs little amounts. It plays important roles in several functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the activation of the immune system, the regulation of blood pressure, and the formation of healthy bones, teeth, and heart.
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Fer
MINERAL
Ferritin
Ferritin level reflects the amount of iron the body has stored for future use. Iron is an important mineral required to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, in the creation of certain hormones, and in the production of energy from nutrients.
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His
AMINO ACID
Histidine
Histidine is an essential amino acid involved in the production of blood cells and in the repair and growth of tissues. It also enables the synthesis of glutamine and histamine, a neuro-mediator that plays roles in the immune response, digestion, and inflammatory processes.
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E
VITAMIN
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. It is considered the most active natural form because it is the preferred form of vitamin E transported and used by the liver.
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C12
FATTY ACID
Lauric Acid
Lauric acid is a controversial saturated fatty acid found in some vegetable oils. On one hand, lauric acid is the precursor to a compound that has antimicrobial properties, called monolaurin. On the other hand, lauric acid has shown to be atherogenic, meaning it promotes the formation of fatty deposits in the arteries, when consumed at high levels.
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LA
FATTY ACID
Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid, meaning our body cannot produce it so it must be obtained through the diet. Linoleic acid plays a role in the structure of neuronal membranes and participates in preserving nerve blood flow.
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Lys
AMINO ACID
Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid needed for the formation of protein, and for the production of enzymes, hormones, elastin, and collagen (a structural protein that strengthens bones, skin, and blood vessels). It is also important for energy production, immune function and wound healing.
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C18:1
FATTY ACID
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid is part of the monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) family. It plays a role in maintaining membrane fluidity and is needed for the structure of cell membranes, including the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers.
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Pro
AMINO ACID
Proline
Although non essential, the amino acid proline is one of the main components of collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the human body. It is also involved in wound healing, antioxidant reactions, and immune response.
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Se
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Selenium
Selenium plays an important role in the normal functioning of the immune system, in the functioning of the thyroid gland, and in the production of DNA (the molecule that makes up our genes). It is also involved in protecting the body from infection and has antioxidative properties.
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Thr
AMINO ACID
Threonine
Threonine is an essential amino acid needed for structural proteins, including collagen and elastin (components of the skin and connective tissue). Threonine also plays a role in immune function and in fat metabolism.
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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Tyr
AMINO ACID
Tyrosine
Tyrosine plays an important role in the production of catecholamines (active substances), such as dopamine (neurotransmitter), adrenaline (hormone) and noradrenaline.
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A
VITAMIN
Vitamin A Retinol
Vitamin A plays an essential role in vision (particularly in night vision), skin and mucous membrane health, cell growth, fetal development, and immune function. After consumption, most of the vitamin A is stored in your liver for future use.
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B5
VITAMIN
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells, vitamin B12 and cell membranes. It is also necessary for the conversion of food into usable energy, and for the proper function of the nervous system and liver.
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Zn
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for several processes, including normal growth and development, DNA production (the molecule that makes up our genes), immune system function (including wound healing), thyroid homeostasis, fertility, reproduction, and skin health.
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Mg
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Magnesium
Magnesium is implicated in several functions and in hundreds of metabolic processes, including muscle contractions and relaxation, protein synthesis, regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, and transmission of nerve signals. Magnesium also participates in building protein, bone, and your DNA.
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Mg
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Magnesium
Magnesium is implicated in several functions and in hundreds of metabolic processes, including muscle contractions and relaxation, protein synthesis, regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, and transmission of nerve signals. Magnesium also participates in building protein, bone, and your DNA.
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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Trp
AMINO ACID
Tryptophan
In the body, tryptophan gets partially converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates appetite, sleep, and mood. Tryptophan is also needed for the formation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and that has antioxidant properties.
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Orn
AMINO ACID
Ornithine
Ornithine is a non-essential and non-protein amino acid that participates in detoxifying cells through its important role in the urea cycle.
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EPA
FATTY ACID
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA is an omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy blood flow, essential for normal brain and heart functions and that has anti-inflammatory properties. It participates in supporting intestinal barrier integrity and can modulate the adaptive immune response, especially antiviral.
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B12
VITAMIN
Active vitamin B12
Holotranscobalamin (holoTC) is referred to as active vitamin B-12. Vitamin B12, named cobalamin, is required for the formation of DNA (the substance that makes up our genes) and red blood cells (which carry oxygen throughout the body). Vitamin B12 also supports brain function and the normal function of the nervous system.
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EPA
FATTY ACID
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA is an omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy blood flow, essential for normal brain and heart functions and that has anti-inflammatory properties. It participates in supporting intestinal barrier integrity and can modulate the adaptive immune response, especially antiviral.
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Mg
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Magnesium
Magnesium is implicated in several functions and in hundreds of metabolic processes, including muscle contractions and relaxation, protein synthesis, regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, and transmission of nerve signals. Magnesium also participates in building protein, bone, and your DNA.
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Orn
AMINO ACID
Ornithine
Ornithine is a non-essential and non-protein amino acid that participates in detoxifying cells through its important role in the urea cycle.
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Phe
AMINO ACID
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, epinephrine, and noradrenaline. It plays a role in the structure and function of several proteins and enzymes and can regulate the synthesis of nitric oxide.
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B1
VITAMIN
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 helps maintain the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and the nervous and digestive systems. Since it is not stored in the body, it is important to get enough of it from food. A diet rich in refined products can lead to thiamine deficiency.
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Zn
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for several processes, including normal growth and development, DNA production (the molecule that makes up our genes), immune system function (including wound healing), thyroid homeostasis, fertility, reproduction, and skin health.
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DHA
FATTY ACID
Docosahexaenoic Acid
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy blood flow, essential for normal brain and heart functions. It serves as a precursor for different compounds needed for example to support healthy respiratory function and to reduce inflammation
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OM3
FATTY ACID
Omega-3 Index
Omega-3 Index corresponds to the amount of two omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, in red blood cell membranes, expressed as a percentage of total fatty acids. Omega-3 Index is an indicator of better overall health and a higher Omega-3 Index has among others been associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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B12
VITAMIN
Active vitamin B12
Holotranscobalamin (holoTC) is referred to as active vitamin B-12. Vitamin B12, named cobalamin, is required for the formation of DNA (the substance that makes up our genes) and red blood cells (which carry oxygen throughout the body). Vitamin B12 also supports brain function and the normal function of the nervous system.
DISCOVER MOREAMINO ACID
Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in the production of protein, in tissue repair, in immune cell function and in the detoxification of ammonia (an extremely toxic substance for the central nervous system).
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Bcaa
AMINO ACID
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA)
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) consists of 3 essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) that play a major role in the regulation of protein production. BCAAs also participate in the synthesis of glutamine that represents a major fuel source for many cell types.
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Car
AMINO ACID
Carnitine
Carnitine plays an important role in the production of energy since it participates in the transport of fatty acids into the cells, where they are used to generate energy. Carnitine requires many co-factors to function such as magnesium, iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12.
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Cu
MINERAL
Copper
Copper is a trace mineral, which means your body only needs little amounts. It plays important roles in several functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the activation of the immune system, the regulation of blood pressure, and the formation of healthy bones, teeth, and heart.
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Fer
MINERAL
Ferritin
Ferritin level reflects the amount of iron the body has stored for future use. Iron is an important mineral required to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, in the creation of certain hormones, and in the production of energy from nutrients.
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Gln
AMINO ACID
Glutamine
Glutamine is an amino acid that is involved in the renewal and growth of proteins (e.g. muscle tissue) and in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Glutamine is also a precursor of glutathione, an antioxidant that defends cells from oxidative damage.
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Lys
AMINO ACID
Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid needed for the formation of protein, and for the production of enzymes, hormones, elastin, and collagen (a structural protein that strengthens bones, skin, and blood vessels). It is also important for energy production, immune function and wound healing.
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Mg
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Magnesium
Magnesium is implicated in several functions and in hundreds of metabolic processes, including muscle contractions and relaxation, protein synthesis, regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, and transmission of nerve signals. Magnesium also participates in building protein, bone, and your DNA.
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Tyr
AMINO ACID
Tyrosine
Tyrosine plays an important role in the production of catecholamines (active substances), such as dopamine (neurotransmitter), adrenaline (hormone) and noradrenaline.
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Val
AMINO ACID
Valine
Valine is an essential amino acid that stimulates muscle growth and regeneration and helps supply the muscles with glucose for energy production.
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B1
VITAMIN
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 helps maintain the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and the nervous and digestive systems. Since it is not stored in the body, it is important to get enough of it from food. A diet rich in refined products can lead to thiamine deficiency.
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B5
VITAMIN
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells, vitamin B12 and cell membranes. It is also necessary for the conversion of food into usable energy, and for the proper function of the nervous system and liver.
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Orn
AMINO ACID
Ornithine
Ornithine is a non-essential and non-protein amino acid that participates in detoxifying cells through its important role in the urea cycle.
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Asn
AMINO ACID
Asparagine
Asparagine is an amino acid involved in the production of cellular proteins and in maintaining the balance of the central nervous system.
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Asn
AMINO ACID
Asparagine
Asparagine is an amino acid involved in the production of cellular proteins and in maintaining the balance of the central nervous system.
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EPA
FATTY ACID
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
EPA is an omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy blood flow, essential for normal brain and heart functions and that has anti-inflammatory properties. It participates in supporting intestinal barrier integrity and can modulate the adaptive immune response, especially antiviral.
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Glu
AMINO ACID
Glutamic acid
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid. In the body, it almost always exists as glutamate. It is a precursor for glutathione, an antioxidant that defends cells from oxidative damage. Glutamate also participates in maintaining the integrity, growth, and function of the intestine.
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C18:1
FATTY ACID
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid is part of the monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) family. It plays a role in maintaining membrane fluidity and is needed for the structure of cell membranes, including the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers.
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OM3
FATTY ACID
Omega-3 Index
Omega-3 Index corresponds to the amount of two omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, in red blood cell membranes, expressed as a percentage of total fatty acids. Omega-3 Index is an indicator of better overall health and a higher Omega-3 Index has among others been associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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Phe
AMINO ACID
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, epinephrine, and noradrenaline. It plays a role in the structure and function of several proteins and enzymes and can regulate the synthesis of nitric oxide.
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Tau
AMINO ACID
Taurine
Though taurine is not used to build proteins, it plays important roles in the body, including supporting the central nervous system, maintaining electrolyte balance in the cells, and forming bile salts which are essential for digestion and absorption of fat.
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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Trp
AMINO ACID
Tryptophan
In the body, tryptophan gets partially converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates appetite, sleep, and mood. Tryptophan is also needed for the formation of melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and that has antioxidant properties.
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B1
VITAMIN
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 helps maintain the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and the nervous and digestive systems. Since it is not stored in the body, it is important to get enough of it from food. A diet rich in refined products can lead to thiamine deficiency.
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B5
VITAMIN
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells, vitamin B12 and cell membranes. It is also necessary for the conversion of food into usable energy, and for the proper function of the nervous system and liver.
DISCOVER MOREMINERAL
Zn
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for several processes, including normal growth and development, DNA production (the molecule that makes up our genes), immune system function (including wound healing), thyroid homeostasis, fertility, reproduction, and skin health.
DISCOVER MOREFATTY ACID
DHA
FATTY ACID
Docosahexaenoic Acid
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy blood flow, essential for normal brain and heart functions. It serves as a precursor for different compounds needed for example to support healthy respiratory function and to reduce inflammation
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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D
VITAMIN
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps to maintain bone growth and the health of bones, teeth, and cartilage since it improves the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It is required for protein and hormone synthesis and helps the immune system to function appropriately.
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B5
VITAMIN
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells, vitamin B12 and cell membranes. It also contributes to mental performance (concentration) and is necessary to ensure optimum energy production and the building and repair of muscle tissue.
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Glu
AMINO ACID
Glutamic acid
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid. In the body, it almost always exists as glutamate. It is a precursor for glutathione, an antioxidant that defends cells from oxidative damage. Glutamate also participates in maintaining the integrity, growth, and function of the intestine.
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Arg
AMINO ACID
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in protein production, tissue repair (e.g. wound healing) and immune cell function. Arginine also enables the production of nitric oxide which is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and acts as a vasodilator, allowing better blood circulation.
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Cit
AMINO ACID
Citrulline
Citrulline is a non-protein amino acid that has antioxidant properties and plays an important role in detoxifying the metabolism. It increases the availability of arginine for the production of nitric oxide, a molecule which has important functions in the immune system's reaction to infections.
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His
AMINO ACID
Histidine
Histidine is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in the formation of carnosine, which itself is present at high concentrations in skeletal muscles, helps prevent muscular injuries, and speeds up recovery times in sports.
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Tau
AMINO ACID
Taurine
Taurine is one of the most abundant amino acids in organs throughout the human body including muscle tissue. Taurine is not used to build proteins, but it has multiple physiological functions important to athletes, including support of the central nervous system, regulation of calcium homeostasis in both skeletal muscle and cardiac tissue, increased muscle force, improved lipid metabolism, and increased insulin sensitivity for improved carbohydrate metabolism and glycogen resynthesis
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Tyr
AMINO ACID
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is involved in the production of the catecholamine hormones and neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, epinephrine, and noradrenaline. It is also known to improve alertness, attention, and focus.
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C18:1
FATTY ACID
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid is part of the monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) family. It plays a role in maintaining membrane fluidity and is needed for the structure of cell membranes, including the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers.
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Asn
AMINO ACID
Asparagine
Asparagine is an amino acid involved in the production of cellular proteins and in maintaining the balance of the central nervous system.
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Asn
AMINO ACID
Asparagine
Asparagine is an amino acid involved in the production of cellular proteins and in maintaining the balance of the central nervous system.
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Car
AMINO ACID
Carnitine
Carnitine plays an important role in the production of energy as it participates in the transport of fatty acids into the cells, where they are used to generate energy. Carnitine requires many cofactors to function, such as magnesium, iron, vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12.
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Val
AMINO ACID
Valine
Valine is an essential amino acid that helps supply the muscles with glucose for energy production during intense physical activity. It is also involved in nitrogen transport into the muscles which allows more oxygen and nutrients to be delivered for extended performance.
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A
VITAMIN
Vitamin A Retinol
Vitamin A plays an essential role in vision (particularly in night vision), skin and mucous membrane health, cell growth, fetal development, and immune function.
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Fer
MINERAL
Ferritin
Ferritin level reflects the amount of iron the body has stored for future use. Iron is an important mineral required to make hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, in the creation of certain hormones, and in the production of energy from nutrients.
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Cu
MINERAL
Copper
Copper is a trace mineral, which means your body only needs little amounts. Adequate amounts of copper are required for physical training and performance. Copper may delay exhaustion time, enhance endurance, and speed up recovery from sports injuries.
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Mg
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Magnesium
Magnesium is implicated in several functions and in hundreds of metabolic processes, including muscle contractions and relaxation, protein synthesis, regulation of blood pressure and body temperature, and transmission of nerve signals.
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C12
FATTY ACID
Lauric Acid
Among saturated fats, lauric acid has been shown to participate the least to fat storage, since the majority of lauric acid ingested is transported directly to the liver and converted to energy and other metabolites.
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LA
FATTY ACID
Linoleic Acid
Linoleic acid is an essential omega-6 fatty acid, meaning our body cannot produce it so it must be obtained through the diet. Linoleic acid plays a role in the structure of neuronal membranes and participates in preserving nerve blood flow.
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B12
VITAMIN
Active Vitamin B12
Holotranscobalamin (holoTC) is referred to as active vitamin B-12. Vitamin B12, named cobalamin, is required for the formation of DNA (the substance that makes up our genes) and red blood cells (which carry oxygen throughout the body). Vitamin B12 also supports brain function and the normal function of the nervous system.
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Trp
AMINO ACID
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for normal growth and is involved in the formation of proteins and neurotransmitters. In the body, tryptophan gets partially converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates appetite, sleep, and mood.
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Trp
AMINO ACID
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for normal growth and is involved in the formation of proteins and neurotransmitters. In the body, tryptophan gets partially converted to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates appetite, sleep, and mood.
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T/COR
HORMONE
Testosterone Cortisol Ratio
The testosterone/cortisol ratio is a more specific marker of exercise-induced stress than testosterone or cortisol alone. The testosterone/cortisol ratio is closely associated to physiological stress during training, athletic performance and recovery
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COR
HORMONE
Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays an essential role in metabolism of macronutrients. Cortisol also helps the human body to manage stress, notably exercise-induced stress.
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E
VITAMIN
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with several forms, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. It is considered the most active natural form because it is the preferred form of vitamin E transported and used by the liver.
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Se
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Selenium
Selenium forms a part of glutathione that provides protective effects against exercise-induced oxidative stress and cell damage. Selenium also helps recover from overtraining and enhances recovery after intense strength training.
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EPA
FATTY ACID
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
High-intensity exercise generates free radical compounds which in excess, lead to an inflammatory state. Healthy levels in omega-3 EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) support proper anti-inflammatory processes to reduce inflammation
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DHA
FATTY ACID
Docosahexaenoic Acid
High-intensity exercise generates free radical compounds which in excess, lead to an inflammatory state. Healthy levels in DHA support proper anti-inflammatory processes to reduce inflammation.
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OM3
FATTY ACID
Omega-3 Index
Omega-3 Index corresponds to the amount of two omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, in red blood cell membranes, expressed as a percentage of total fatty acids. Omega-3 Index is an indicator of better overall health and a higher Omega-3 Index has among others been associated with decreased risk for cardiovascular diseases.
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Gln
AMINO ACID
Glutamine
Glutamine is an amino acid that represents a major energy source for intestinal cells and helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Glutamine plays a role in protein synthesis and in supporting your immune system during times of stress.
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Gln
AMINO ACID
Glutamine
Glutamine is an amino acid that represents a major energy source for intestinal cells and helps maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Glutamine plays a role in protein synthesis and in supporting your immune system during times of stress.
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Lys
AMINO ACID
Lysine
Lysine is an essential amino acid that is needed for the formation of protein, such as muscle tissue, and for the production of enzymes, hormones, elastin and collagen (a structural protein that strengthens bones, skin, and blood vessels).
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Orn
AMINO ACID
Ornithine
Ornithine is a non-essential and non-protein amino acid that participates in detoxifying cells through its role in the urea cycle. It is important for strength as it promote the secretion of a hormone that enhances protein synthesis. It is also a precursor of the key amino acids glutamic acid, proline and citrulline.
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Phe
AMINO ACID
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, epinephrine, and noradrenaline. It is also directly involved in the production of glycerol and the conversion of fat into usable energy.
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Pro
AMINO ACID
Proline
Although non essential, the amino acid proline is one of the main components of collagen, the most abundant structural protein in the human body. Proline provides specific sport nutritional benefits including protein synthesis and anti-fatigue properties during exercise.
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Thr
AMINO ACID
Threonine
Threonine is an essential amino acid needed for the production of structural proteins, such as collagen and elastin (components of the skin and connective tissue), and participates in the metabolism of fats. It is therefore particularly important for strength athletes
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BCAA
AMINO ACID
Branched-chain amino acids
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) consists of 3 essential amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) that play a major role in the regulation of protein production (such as muscle development) and participate in the synthesis of glutamine.
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T
HORMONE
Testosterone
Testosterone is the main male steroid hormone. Testosterone is considered a prime hormonal driver of anabolism (muscle growth). In males, testosterone is mainly produced by the Leydig cells in testes. Although females do also produce the hormone, the levels are far lower than in males.
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Zn
MINERAL
Intra-Cellular Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for several processes, including normal growth and development, building and repair of muscle tissue, energy production, DNA production (the molecule that makes up our genes), thyroid homeostasis, and skin health.
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The Biostarks Advantage
- No uncomfortable blood drawing
- Cheaper than a traditional laboratory test
- No lengthy prescription process necessary
- Easy-to-understand results
- Actionable recommendations
- Accredited laboratory
Your detailed results
Anyone who seeks to better understand their health, wellness and ability to perform can benefit from Biostarks test kits and resultant analysis.
Receiving usable, actionable data regarding more than 30 personal biomarker levels and having the opportunity to longitudinally monitor this encourages people to become the heroes of their own health and performance.
Why use our tests
A general wellness overview
Essential micronutrients are required for our organism to thrive. These micronutrients orchestrate our physiological functions which maintain our health and wellbeing. We are what we eat. Many people use our test to receive and monitor a general overview of their biomarker levels. These in-depth actionable recommendations provide a comprehensive wellness insight whilst encouraging corrections and alterations where necessary.
Performance
In the event of the preparation for an athletic effort such as training for a marathon, or even starting a muscle gain regimen, ensuring your biomarker levels are optimal has multiple benefits. Many of our tests are used in preparation, during and after so as to ensure optimum performance, recovery, and limitation of injury.
Lifestyle change
A lifestyle change or an alteration of diet or weight can vastly impact biomarker levels. Often, our tests are used to monitor biomarker changes during lifestyle adjustments, ensuring that critical insights and actionable recommendations are put to work to keep the change moving in the right direction.
Long-term vision
Longitudinal collation of ongoing results provides consolidated health, wellness, and performance data over time. This allows you to not only benefit from our personalized and actionable recommendations, but also to track your progress and establish your individual reference ranges (as opposed to general population ranges).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your results will be as accurate as conventional lab results. Our accredited labs use rigorous scientific methods, state-of-the-art mass spectrometry machines, and unique algorithmic sequences to ensure unsurpassed sensitivity and specificity of results. Please do note that for accurate results, you should follow the instructions contained in your biomarker test kit.
A biomarker is a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator (such as a molecule or other measurable substance) of a process, event, or condition. Your body is a treasure trove of these indicators.
The number of biomarkers we measure varies, depending the test. You can find the exact number for each test on their specific page.
These biomarkers have been carefully selected by the Biostarks Research and Development team based on the impact they have on specific functions and processes of the human body, and grouped into categories befitting our different test kits.
Biostarks uses high resolution mass spectrometry multiplex laboratory technology coupled with unique algorithmic sequences to measure and format thousands of molecular markers found in a few drops of fluid.