"Everyone thought I had burnout. It turned out I had Hashimoto's."
For years, Sanne thought that stress or burnout was causing her symptoms. Testing for anti-TPO and anti-Tg antibodies finally provided an explanation: Hashimoto’s disease.
Cholesterol Guidelines: Is a blood test necessary starting at age 40?
The modern view of cholesterol is shifting from focusing solely on LDL to a more comprehensive risk assessment. ApoB indicates the number of harmful lipoprotein particles present, while Lp(a) is a genetic risk factor
ACR Urine Test: Detecting Early Kidney Damage Through Your Urine
The ACR urine test measures whether small amounts of albumin are being lost in the urine. This can be an early sign of kidney filtration stress, sometimes even before the eGFR shows a clear decline. This is especially true in people with diabetes
Measuring Cortisol During Stress: Useful or Overrated?
Cortisol is an important hormone, but it is not a simple indicator of stress. A single cortisol measurement is a snapshot and can be misleading without context. Symptoms such as fatigue, poor s
Magnesium Deficiency: New Research on the Role of Magnesium in Hormones
New research published in the European Journal of Endocrinology shows that magnesium may play a much greater role than just in muscle cramps and relaxation. The mineral appears to be involved in b