Metabolic Health · Testing
How we testmetabolic health.
Testing is only meaningful if it is repeatable. This page standardizes conditions so your results reflect physiology — not noise — and so your Radar comparisons across time are real.
Testing sequence
A defined order.
Step 01
Standardize
Same prep rules. Same timing. Same context recorded.
Step 02
Collect
Core labs + vitals + optional structure/reserve markers.
Step 03
Score
Values standardized into consistent pillar scores.
Step 04
Re-test
Repeat under the same rules. Compare pillars across time.
Preparation protocol
Before you draw.
Consistency beats perfection. The goal is a clean baseline, not heroics.
Reset checks
Blood pressure: measure seated, calm, and average multiple readings. Repeatability matters more than perfect technique.
The point of all this
Not a one-time "score." A baseline you can repeat after an intervention — so you can prove improvement.
Coaching / education only. Not medical diagnosis or treatment.
Marker collection
What we measure.
The same markers must be collected each interval to allow comparison.
Core Labs (fuel + risk) 5 markers
Fasting insulin Fuel signaling + early insulin resistance. HbA1c 90-day glucose exposure / glycation signal. Triglycerides + HDL Used to calculate TG:HDL ratio. ApoB Lipoprotein particle burden (risk context). hs-CRP Inflammation load and recovery strain.
Vitals (stress + regulation) 2 markers
Blood pressure Measure seated, calm, average readings. Resting heart rate Stress / recovery signal when measured consistently.
Structure + reserve (preferred when available) 5 markers
DXA: ALMI Lean mass index (structure). Visceral adipose tissue Central risk / fuel partitioning context. Body fat % Composition and reserve signal. Bone density (T-score) Durability / structural resilience context. Grip strength Simple functional reserve marker.
Re-test loop
Testing is not a one-time event.
It's a feedback loop: do the work → re-test → adjust the prescription.
Loop 01
Baseline
Collect markers under standardized conditions.
Loop 02
Intervention
Training + nutrition adjustments targeted to the limiting pillar.
Loop 03
Re-test
Repeat the same prep rules and marker set.
Loop 04
Adjust
Evaluate changes at the pillar level; refine the plan.
The goal isn't perfect numbers — it's measurable improvement over time. If the appropriate pillar improves, the intervention is working.
Coaching / education only. Not medical diagnosis or treatment.