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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CA 72-4
CA 72-4 is a gastric marker that can be included in a comprehensive men's health panel to provide a more complete picture of digestive health.
CA-125
A CA-125 test measures a protein in your blood that is commonly associated with ovarian health but is also part of comprehensive health monitoring for men. While less commonly discussed in men's health, CA-125 can be relevant in certain clinical evaluations. Stay informed about your health markers. This test alone cannot diagnose cancer and must be interpreted by a healthcare professional alongside other findings.
CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
CEA is a broad tumor marker associated with colorectal, lung, and other tissue activity. For men focused on comprehensive health monitoring, CEA provides a useful data point when tracked over time. Smoking status is important for accurate interpretation.
CK-MB
CK-MB specifically detects heart muscle damage. Monitoring this marker supports awareness of cardiac health for men who push themselves physically.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
CRP reveals inflammation that can affect energy, recovery, and overall vitality. Keeping inflammation in check supports peak male health.
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate calcium and bone metabolism. For men, monitoring calcitonin may provide insight into thyroid C-cell health and calcium balance, supporting a complete picture of your hormonal status.
Calcium
Calcium supports strong bones, powerful muscle contractions, and nerve function. Maintaining optimal levels is essential for men who lead an active lifestyle.
Ceruloplasmin
Ceruloplasmin reflects copper metabolism and liver health. Keeping these in balance supports energy production and overall metabolic function.
Chlamydia IgG
The Chlamydia IgG antibody test detects antibodies produced in response to a past Chlamydia trachomatis infection. A positive result indicates prior exposure but cannot distinguish between an active and a previously cleared infection.
Chloride
Chloride is essential for maintaining fluid balance and supporting metabolic function. Proper levels help ensure hydration and electrolyte equilibrium during physical activity.
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
The cholesterol/HDL ratio is your total cholesterol divided by your HDL. A lower ratio points to a more favourable profile and a lower cardiovascular risk. Learn what your value can mean.
Citrate
Urinary citrate is a key stone-prevention marker particularly relevant for men, who are more likely to develop kidney stones. Dietary factors common in men's nutrition, such as high protein and sodium intake, can lower citrate levels and increase stone risk.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count is the broadest basic panel available. From one tube a cell counter counts your red blood cells, your white blood cells and your platelets, and determines the amount of haemoglobin. If you steer on energy, performance and recovery, the question is not whether there is an arrow. The question is which values genuinely say something and which are noise. That distinction is workable with this panel, provided you read the pattern rather than individual numbers.
Coombs Test (Indirect)
The indirect Coombs test screens for unexpected antibodies in your blood that may react against red blood cells. It is an important test for transfusion safety and prenatal care.
Copper
Copper supports energy production, connective tissue strength, and iron utilisation. Balanced levels are important for maintaining physical performance and vitality.
Cortisol
Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that influences energy, metabolism, and recovery. For men, chronic elevation may affect testosterone production and body composition.
Creatinine
Your creatinine level sits above the reference band, and you train hard. For a muscular man that is often simple arithmetic, not kidney trouble. It rarely signals a kidney problem, even though it can feel that way. Creatinine forms from the daily breakdown of creatine in muscle tissue. More muscle mass therefore means the body makes more creatinine. The eGFR formula, based on creatinine, does not account for that. In heavily muscled men, kidney function can therefore look lower on paper. This page shows how to tell the difference, and when cystatin C or creatinine clearance settles it.
Creatinine (Urine)
Urinary creatinine is relevant for men's kidney health assessment. Men typically excrete more creatinine due to greater muscle mass, and factors such as high-protein diets and creatine supplementation can further influence urinary creatinine levels.
Cystatin C
Cystatin C offers men a more accurate kidney function assessment that is not influenced by muscle mass or high-protein diets. For men with significant muscle mass or those using creatine supplements, cystatin C provides a clearer picture of true kidney health.
DHEA-S
DHEA-S is an adrenal androgen precursor that supports testosterone production. Monitoring helps men assess adrenal reserve and age-related hormonal decline.
DHT (Dihydrotestosterone)
DHT is the most potent androgen in men, influencing hair patterns, prostate health, and sexual function. Monitoring supports a comprehensive picture of androgenic health.
Dopamine (Urine)
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter influencing motivation, focus, and drive. This urine test measures overall dopamine production, supporting a comprehensive assessment of men's neurological and adrenal health.
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
Your ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle in an upright tube. After one hour the lab reads the clear column at the top. Without inflammation the cells drift down slowly. Inflammation raises certain proteins in the blood. Those proteins bind the cells together, so the red cells fall faster. On the result this assay usually appears as ESR or BSE. It is an indirect measure, and a slow one. That is what makes it useful only alongside a faster value.
Eosinophils
Eosinophils are white blood cells involved in allergic reactions and the defence against parasites. As part of your complete blood count, they can offer clues about allergies or asthma. A raised count is often seen with allergic complaints or a parasitic infection, while a low count is usually not a concern.