Functional medicine tests

The most accurate and comprehensive analysis of the microbes in your gut using the latest DNA sequencing technology...

SIBO is now believed to be the most common cause of IBS symptoms and has been related to a wide range of other conditions, from anxiety to rosacea...

A comprehensive analysis of your nutrient levels: assesses your levels of crucial vitamins including vitamin D, minerals and omega 3 and 6.

Ireland has one of the lowest levels of vitamin D in Europe. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with immune imbalances, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, cancer and fertility problems.  Vitamin D is usually checked together with other key nutrients, see above, but can also be performed as a stand-alone finger prick test where the sample is collected at home.

Iodine is a critical mineral for the production of thyroid hormones and if you are deficient in iodine this could be affecting your thyroid health....

These essential fats need to be in balance to address inflammatory disorders such as autoimmune conditions, heart disease and other immune imbalances including those related to fertility and pregnancy. Levels of essential fatty acids including omega 3 and 6 are usually checked together with other key nutrients, see above, but can also be performed as a stand-alone finger prick test where the sample is collected at home. Please contact us for more information.

Homocysteine is often used as a marker of inflammation and as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s. Elevated homocysteine levels can also be a marker of the folate cycle and B vitamins and amino acids that are involved. 

The DUTCH test is a urine test that delivers a comprehensive analysis at your hormonal balance. This includes detail about many hormones and their pathways, safe detoxification and the impact of long-term stress amongst others. Test options also include cycle mapping throughout the full menstrual cycle.

This is a very useful marker of bone turnover to find out if you are losing bone too quickly and need to support your bone health and strength...

This test can detect imbalances in the stress hormones cortisol and DHEA and identify if your body is coping with the stresses and strains you are dealing with....

A semen analysis is the first line of testing for male fertility. This measures the quantity and quality of the sperm and their ability to travel to fertilise the egg. A DNA fragmentation test measures the quality of the paternal DNA. This test is highly recommended in addition to regular semen analysis…

This test is the same as the Functional Nutritional Profile as it tests key nutrients that are important for fertility for both sperm and egg quality.  This blood tests checks for deficiencies in the minerals - zinc, selenium, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese and chromium, vitamins - vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate and beta-carotene and the essential fats omega 3/6 ratio.  

Recent research on the vaginal microbiome has proven its importance in fertility and the immune balance of the foetal environment. Eradicating infection and improving microbial imbalance can help to support a healthy conception and pregnancy…

Even sub clinical infection or imbalance in the microbiome, which does not cause noticeable symptoms, can greatly impact the quality of sperm. Local infection is one of the biggest sources of oxidative stress than damages sperm…

We can measure all thyroid hormones and auto antibodies including TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies...

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and is responsible for controlling the metabolic rate (or pace) of all the processes in the body..

A comprehensive look at heart and blood vessel health which goes beyond cholesterol to include markers of inflammation and endothelial function, which impact blood flow and are independent markers of cardiovascular health…

Managing your blood glucose is not only important for healthy weight management but also critical to inflammation and energy production and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. This finger prick blood test collected in the comfort of your own home measures your level of HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) which shows how much glucose is attached to part of the red blood cells (the haemoglobin).

These two tests measure High Sensitive C Reactive Protein which is your body’s general level of inflammation and also omega 6/3 ratio which needs to be in balance to help control inflammation.

Our microbiome plays an essential role in our immune system, inflammation and autoimmune issues. There is also a major connection with the brain and mood. We use a variety of microbiome analyses depending on symptoms and the condition or health issues of concern. Please discuss these tests with your nutritionist in order to focus on the root cause for you.

An organic acids test is an at-home urine test which can help to identify major issues with your metabolism and energy production. It is a specialised test which needs careful interpretation and may only be applicable in more complex conditions such as chronic fatigue, ME, Long covid and other severe fatigue disorders or neurological issues. It also includes markers of yeast and bacterial byproducts. It is important to discuss this with your nutritionist.