Metabolism is your body’s engine, converting food into energy. It influences your energy levels, weight management, and overall well-being. Many factors impact metabolism, including hormones. This test helps you understand how your hormone levels might affect your body’s energy production and utilization.

Traditional metabolic tests measure how quickly your body converts calories into energy. One example is VO2 max testing, often involving treadmill exercise with a breathing mask to assess oxygen consumption. This method requires specialized equipment and professional supervision, making it impractical for home use.

A standard metabolic panel from a doctor measures markers related to fluid balance, liver and kidney function, offering a snapshot of your current metabolic state.

Unlike these tests, the UM Diagnostics Metabolism Test focuses on hormones that influence weight, mood, and energy levels.

Hormonal changes can significantly impact your energy levels, weight, and body composition. By measuring three key hormones—cortisol, free testosterone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)—our metabolism test offers valuable insights into your body’s metabolic function from the comfort of your home.

Thyroid health is a crucial factor in metabolism. Our test measures TSH, a primary indicator of thyroid function. For a more comprehensive thyroid assessment, UM Diagnostics offers additional thyroid tests.

Testosterone plays a vital role in muscle mass and athletic performance. This test measures free testosterone levels, providing insights into their normal range.

Cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone, also influences blood sugar levels, fat storage, and muscle maintenance. Elevated cortisol can disrupt these functions, leading to issues with fat distribution and muscle breakdown.

With UM Diagnostics, you’ll receive easy-to-understand test results online.

The UM Diagnostics Metabolism Test can be beneficial for individuals experiencing unexpected and unexplained weight or energy fluctuations. This screening test can be a first step in identifying potential abnormalities in key hormones. Unexpected weight gain refers to weight changes not attributable to diet or exercise modifications.

Your UM Diagnostics results will include your TSH, cortisol, and free testosterone levels, categorized as low, normal, or high. Understanding fluctuations in these hormones can provide insights into factors affecting your metabolism. This information may be beneficial if you suspect hormone-related influences on your weight or energy levels. Abnormal results for any of these hormones may necessitate further testing to evaluate specific endocrine gland functions.