Minerals
8 markers in this category
Ferritin
Ferritin is a protein that stores iron, so your ferritin level shows how large your iron reserve is.
Iron (Serum)
Iron is a mineral the body needs to make haemoglobin, the protein red blood cells use to bind and carry oxygen.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including energy production, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, and bone development.
Potassium
Potassium is an essential electrolyte and mineral that helps regulate heartbeat, muscle contractions, nerve signals, and fluid balance. It is one of the most important minerals for cardiovascular health.
Sodium
Sodium is a vital electrolyte that regulates fluid balance, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function.
Transferrin
Transferrin is a protein that carries iron through the body.
Transferrin Saturation
Transferrin is the protein that carries iron through the blood: according to the NVKC, the Dutch society of clinical chemists, iron does not occur in free form in the blood but is bound to transferrin, which has two places per molecule to bind iron.
Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, protein production, and cell division. It is required for the activity of over 300 enzymes.