Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Anti-Aging Laboratory Tests

LabSafe Anti Aging Panel - Level 1

LabSafe offers three levels of Anti-Aging testing, and each level is designed for different needs. This article relates to the Anti Aging Level 1 testing. For information regarding Level 2 and Level 3 testing, please visit our website at www.labsafe.com or call us toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with a Medical Counselor.

LabSafe does not sell or market steroids, testosterone, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) or related products. Therefore, when you test with LabSafe you can be sure that your best interests are in mind because we are not trying to sell you drugs (steroids, HGH, etc.), unlike other companies.

When we are young, our hormone systems function at their peak abilities. As we age, imbalances may occur that can lead to hormonal dysfunction, such as the underproduction of testosterone and estradiol. Testosterone begins to decline in men at about age 30- 40 yrs old. Low testosterone has a number of negative effects on mental, sexual, and physical health. Therefore, many people seek anti-aging therapy or hormone replacement. There is a basic set of laboratory tests required by a Medical Doctor to prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy for either men or women. Having these lab tests performed before you seek a pharmaceutical prescription can save you money and time because your prescribing physician will know beforehand if your lab test results indicate such therapy is safe and appropriate for you.

In addition to providing a basic health check, the LabSafe Anti-Aging Panel Level 1 also checks your levels of free and total Testosterone, estradiol, and IGF-1. Because men and women produce different hormones at different levels, LabSafe has developed lab test panels for men and lab test panels specific for women. For example, the Level 1 Anti-Aging Therapy Panel For Men includes a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), and Testosterone, free and total test. Because women do not have prostates, the test is not performed in the Level 1 Anti-Aging Panel For Women. The Level 1 Anti-Aging Panels for both men and women contain tests such as the Complete Blood Count, Cholesterol Profile, Estradiol, Metabolic Panel, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) Testosterone, free and total, and a thyroid profile.

The American Heart Association’s recommendation is that hormone therapy should not be used for prevention of cardiovascular disease. Its use for other reasons should be cautiously considered with the advice of a physician.

To purchase an Anti-Aging Level 1 test simply order online at LabSafe at http://www.labsafe.com/anti-aging/ or visit our website at www.labsafe.com

For more information, or to speak with a member of our professional Medical Staff, call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS.