Dr. Pressman

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Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory Promoting Healthy & Productive Aging

Functional laboratory assessment can provide you with a solid diagnostic foundation for anti-aging therapies by delineating errors in systemic metabolism in eight important areas:

1. Impaired Mitochondrial Function: The Cellular Energy Profile measures key markers of mitochondrial metabolism and energy production. Once detected, metabolic errors of mitochondrial function can often be corrected, slowing the cellular manifestation of degeneration and aging. The Oxidative Stress Analysis evaluates free radical damage and the body’s capacity for combating oxidative stress. Free radical activity contributes to accelerated aging, age-related dementia, and neurological impairment.
2. Dysglycemia/Insulin Dysmetabolism: The Metabolic Dysglycemia Profile provides early identification of dysfunction related to adult-onset dysinsulinism, Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Syndrome X, significant causes of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases, as well as renal failure, neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction.
3. Chronic Inflammation: The Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis assesses fatty acids levels and metabolism related to the physiological processes significantly affected by inflammation, including musculoskeletal health, inflammatory cardiovascular disease processes, mood, and cognition.
4. Imbalanced Methylation Reactions: In addition to determining lipid status and analyzing such independent risk factors as C-reactive protein, the Comprehensive Cardiovascular Assessment identifies abnormalities in amino acid methylation, reflected in levels of homocysteine.
5. Inadequate Detoxification Capacity: The Comprehensive Detoxification Profile assesses hepatic function for insight into the body’s ability to convert and neutralize toxins and metabolic products. The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis reveals the status of the gastrointestinal milieu including markers for digestive capacity, absorption and gut integrity, metabolic factors, microbiology, mycology, and parasitology.
6. Weakened Immune Function: The Food Antibody Assessment pinpoints likely triggers of immediate and delayed hypersensitivities that can be responsible for such conditions as arthritis, depression, unexplained weight gain, and irritable bowel syndrome.
7. Chronic Stress Response: The Adrenocortex Stress Profile analyzes balance and circadian rhythm of the important adrenal hormones DHEA and cortisol. Adrenal hormones exert a profound influence on the body’s carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism, immune response, thyroid function, cardiovascular health, and overall resistance to stress.
8. Hormonal Imbalance: The Male and Female Hormone Profiles assess sex hormone levels that can impact cognitive, cardiovascular, and sexual function. Proper hormone balance can improve mood, influence muscle/fat ratio, and increase the overall sense of well-being. The Comprehensive Thyroid Assessment monitors both central and peripheral dysregulation of thyroid function including the role of reverse T3 and thyroid antibody markers.