Blood values for strength athletes
Blood values show your condition from the inside, past anything the mirror tells you. Training hard shifts some values for a while, muscle and liver markers among them. Look up a value and read its reference range. You also see when a result genuinely needs attention.
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17-OH Progesterone
17-OH-progesterone is an intermediate product in the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal gland, on the way to the hormone cortisol.
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
ACTH is a pituitary hormone that directs your adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
An AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) test measures a key liver-related tumor marker in your blood.
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the liver is where alkaline phosphatase is primarily found, which is why it is often considered a liver enzyme, although it also exists in the bones, bile ducts, kidneys and intestines.
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
ALT (alanine aminotransferase) is an enzyme in the liver cells: according to the NVKC, a protein that helps cells convert one substance into another.
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
In liver cells, AST sits mainly in the mitochondria, the small power plants inside the cell, according to the NVKC.
ASTO (Antistreptolysin O)
ASO testing identifies streptococcal antibodies that may indicate infection-related inflammation. Staying on top of infections supports uninterrupted vitality.
Active Vitamin B12
Active Vitamin B12 measures the bioavailable B12 your body can directly use. For men, adequate B12 may support energy levels, muscle function, and nervous system health.
Albumin
Albumin reflects liver health and protein status, both fundamental for maintaining muscle mass, recovery capacity, and overall male vitality.
Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR)
With a lot of muscle mass, a high-protein diet or creatine use, the creatinine in your urine can come out higher.
Amylase
Amylase is a protein from the pancreas and the salivary glands that, according to the NVKC, helps digest sugars from food.
Androstenedione
Androstenedione is a key precursor hormone that your body converts into testosterone.
Anti-TTG (Tissue Transglutaminase)
According to the NVKC, in coeliac disease, in which the body does not tolerate gluten from most cereals, the immune system makes anti-tTG: antibodies against the body's own protein tissue transglutaminase in the gut wall.
ApoA1 (Apolipoprotein A1)
ApoA1 measures your heart-protective HDL function. Higher levels support cardiovascular strength and long-term vitality for men.
ApoB (Apolipoprotein B)
ApoB counts the atherogenic particles that drive heart disease. Knowing your number helps you take targeted action to protect cardiovascular health.
Basic Blood Count
A basic blood count measures three core values in your blood: hemoglobin, white blood cells and platelets. Together they say something about oxygen transport, immune defence and clotting.
Basophils
Basophils are a kind of white blood cell that releases substances such as histamine in allergic reactions.
Bicarbonate
The kidneys can excrete bicarbonate (HCO3-), according to the NVKC the main form of carbon dioxide in the body, or hold on to it to keep the balance between acid and base.
Bilirubin (Direct)
According to the Cleveland Clinic, red blood cells at the end of their life are broken down, and the yellow waste product released, bilirubin, is processed in the liver.
Bilirubin (Indirect)
Indirect bilirubin is the part of your bilirubin that your liver has not yet processed.
Bilirubin (Total)
Bilirubin is a substance that according to the NVKC, the Dutch society of clinical chemists, is formed when red blood cells are broken down.
Blood Type + Rh
A blood type test determines your ABO blood group and Rh factor. Knowing your blood type is essential for safe blood transfusions, organ transplants, and pregnancy planning.
C-Peptide
C-Peptide reveals how effectively your pancreas produces insulin. Optimal insulin function supports energy, body composition, and metabolic performance.
CA 15-3
CA 15-3 is a glycoprotein marker associated with breast tissue that can also be relevant in men's health monitoring.