Description
The Weight Management Profile identifies hormonal imbalances that contribute to obesity, weight gain and difficulty losing or sustaining a healthy weight. Used as a screening tool, it also serves as an early indicator of insulin resistance and risks for metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
The Hormone/Weight Gain Connection
Hormones are key players in regulating weight, metabolism, blood sugar, insulin, and when and where the body stores fat. Hallmark symptoms of hidden hormone imbalances that may silently sabotage weight loss efforts include:
- Weight gain with belly fat
- Weight gain in the hips & thighs
- Unexplained weight gain
- High BMI
- Loss of lean muscle
- Increased appetite/cravings
The following hormone imbalances are key contributors to weight gain:
- Estrogen dominance
- Androgen deficiency
- Vitamin D3 deficiency
- Thyroid deficiency
- Insulin resistance
Used as a screening tool, the Weight Management Profile allows for early detection of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
What Do the Tests Results Reveal?
- Identify existing hormone imbalances
- Links imbalances to weight related symptoms
- Identify and address vitamin D and thyroid deficiencies
- Potentially prevent type2 diabetes onset
- Facilitate hormone rebalancing for effective weight loss
What is measured?
Estradiol (E2)
Progesterone (Pg)
Testosterone (T)
DHEA-S (DS)
Diurnal Cortisol (Cx4)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Vitamin D (D2, D3)
Insulin (In)
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Includes commentary on the results by the laboratory. A simple bloodspot and urine sample are all that is needed to run this test.
