{"id":9760,"date":"2024-08-03T00:46:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T21:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9760"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:48:20","slug":"a-nutritional-check-is-necessary-and-should-be-done-as-soon-as-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/a-nutritional-check-is-necessary-and-should-be-done-as-soon-as-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrient testing: why is it needed and how is the examination performed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"624\">Nutrients are substances necessary for the body to ensure vital functions: energy expenditure, growth, tissue renewal, immunity and metabolism. Nutrients include macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), as well as other biologically active components. A deficiency or excess of these substances can lead to health disorders, reduced performance and the development of chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"667\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"667\">Who is recommended to have a nutrient check?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<li data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"726\">\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"726\">People with chronic fatigue, apathy or sleep disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"777\">\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"777\">For patients with skin, hair, and nail problems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"839\">\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"839\">For those following a vegetarian or vegan diet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"882\">Women during pregnancy or lactation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"921\">For adolescents during the period of active growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"945\">For the elderly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1029\">\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1029\">Those who take medications for a long time that affect the absorption of vitamins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1089\">In the presence of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1134\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1134\">What nutrients are most often tested?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<li data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1198\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1152\">Vitamin D<\/strong> \u2014 affects bone condition, immunity, mood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1229\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/anemia-diagnosis\/ferritin\/\">Ferritin<\/a> (iron reserves)<\/strong> \u2014 a key indicator when anemia is suspected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1358\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1309\">Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)<\/strong> \u2014 important for the nervous system, hematopoiesis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1433\">\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1433\"><strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1384\">Folate (vitamin B9)<\/strong> \u2014 especially important for women of childbearing age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1556\">\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1556\"><strong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1476\">Magnesium, zinc, selenium, potassium, calcium<\/strong> \u2014 trace elements that support muscle activity, heart function, and immunity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1617\"><strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1589\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/protein-metabolism\/albumin-albumin\/\">Albumin<\/a>, total protein<\/strong> \u2014 evaluate protein metabolism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1641\">Vitamins A, E, K<\/strong> \u2014 fat-soluble antioxidants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1736\"><strong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1701\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong> \u2014 important for blood vessels, brain, vision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9762\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9.jpg\" alt=\"set of blood test tubes for determining trace elements\" width=\"1200\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9-600x311.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/66-9-768x397.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1772\"><strong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1772\">Nutrient testing methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"2197\">\n<li data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1892\">\n<p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1892\"><strong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1804\">Biochemical blood test is a standard method for determining the level <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/which-vitamins-are-converted-during-pregnancy-are-understandable-for-future-mothers\/\">vitamins<\/a>, minerals, proteins and fatty acids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1985\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1913\">Urine analysis<\/strong> \u2014 to study the excretion of certain trace elements (iodine, magnesium, calcium)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2104\">\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2104\"><strong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2006\">Hair analysis<\/strong> \u2014 can indicate long-term micronutrient balance, although less accurate for individual nutrients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2197\">\n<p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2197\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-does-genetic-testing-show-and-why-is-it-needed\/\"><strong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2131\">Genetic testing<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 to identify a predisposition to impaired absorption of certain substances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2234\"><strong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2234\">How to prepare for tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2446\">\n<li data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<p data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2284\">Donate blood on an empty stomach (not eating for 8\u201312 hours)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2354\">\n<p data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2354\">Avoid fatty foods, alcohol, and physical exertion for 1\u20132 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2446\">\n<p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2446\">Inform your doctor about taking vitamin complexes - they may affect the results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2492\"><strong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2492\">What regular nutrient testing provides<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2727\">\n<li data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2534\">\n<p data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2534\">Detecting deficiencies at early stages<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2594\">\n<p data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2594\">Individual selection of nutrition or vitamin therapy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2664\">\n<p data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2664\">Preventing complications \u2014 from anemia to osteoporosis or depression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2727\">\n<p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2727\">Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment or lifestyle changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular nutrient monitoring allows you to not only prevent health problems, but also maintain a balance of vital substances according to your individual needs.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nutrients are substances that the body needs to ensure vital functions: energy expenditure, growth, tissue renewal, immunity, and metabolism. 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