Gym & Fitness Health Check

Intense training combined with supplementation puts unique stress on your body that standard health checks may not catch. Your liver processes every supplement you take, your kidneys filter the byproducts of high-protein diets, and your hormones fluctuate with training intensity. Blood work is the only way to detect problems before they become serious — and organ damage from supplements often has no symptoms until significant damage has occurred.

Yes. Many common supplements including certain pre-workouts, fat burners, testosterone boosters, and even high-dose vitamins can stress the liver. Oral anabolic compounds are particularly hepatotoxic. Our liver panel (ALT, AST, GGT) detects liver inflammation early, allowing you to adjust your supplementation before permanent damage occurs. We recommend liver function testing every 3-6 months for regular supplement users.

Yes, creatine supplementation can elevate creatinine levels on blood tests because creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine. This does not necessarily mean your kidneys are damaged. Our specialists understand this distinction and interpret your results in the context of your supplementation and training — unlike a standard GP who may flag elevated creatinine as a concern without considering your fitness lifestyle.

For recreational gym-goers taking basic supplements (protein, creatine), we recommend every 6-12 months. For anyone taking pre-workouts, testosterone boosters, or multiple supplements, every 3-6 months is advisable. For users of anabolic compounds, testing every 8-12 weeks is strongly recommended to catch liver or kidney stress early.

Fasting for 8-12 hours is recommended for the most accurate lipid profile and liver function results. We recommend booking an early morning appointment, completing your blood draw fasted, and then eating afterward. You can drink water freely. Avoid training the morning of your test as intense exercise can temporarily elevate liver enzymes and CRP.

CRP (C-Reactive Protein) measures systemic inflammation. Some elevation after intense training is normal and temporary. However, persistently elevated CRP may indicate overtraining syndrome, inadequate recovery, chronic injury, or underlying health conditions. Our specialist will help distinguish training-related inflammation from concerning elevations that require attention.