Creatinine is the end product of muscle metabolism. The amount depends on the size of the muscle mass. Helps assess the functioning of the kidneys.
Urea is the end product of protein cleavage. Reflects the amount of protein cleavage in the body. Could refer to training that has severely damaged the muscles, kidney disorders.
High values of uric acid may indicate renal failure, high physical workload, and weight loss.
Sodium, potassium, calcium
Sodium takes part in water and acid-base balance regulation. It could help to determine both water deficit and excess (heart and kidney failure).
Potassium takes part in the metabolism of the muscles, heart, kidneys, and central nervous system, determines the tone of smooth and skeletal muscles.
Calcium is one of the most important minerals inside the body. A reading above the norm may indicate the thinning of bones. A reading below the norm may indicate vitamin D deficiency. Low calcium content in the blood may cause muscle cramps.
Iron, magnesium, phosphate
70% of the iron inside the body forms a part of hemoglobin. In case of iron deficiency, the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells is reduced.
Magnesium takes part in muscle and nerve functioning. Magnesium deficiency causes muscle weakness and proconvulsiveness.
Phosphate is essential for the activation of several enzymes. It helps to assess vitamin D metabolism disorders.
C-reactive protein – sensitive risk marker for inflammation and cardiovascular diseases.To evaluate cardiovascular disease risk, the co-occurrence of inflammatory diseases should be excluded.
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