What it tells you
Testosterone plays an important role in muscle mass, body composition, energy levels and metabolism. We measure total testosterone, SHBG and albumin, which are also used to calculate free testosterone.

Why it matters
Low testosterone can be associated with reduced muscle mass, increased body fat and lower energy levels, which can make maintaining or losing weight more difficult.

What it tells you
We measure TSH, a key marker used to assess how well your thyroid is functioning. The thyroid helps regulate your metabolism and how your body uses energy.

Why it matters
An underactive thyroid can slow metabolism and contribute to weight gain, making thyroid function an important factor to check when investigating difficulties with weight management.

What they tell you
We measure HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, which provide information about your blood lipid levels and cardiovascular risk.

Why they matter
Unfavourable blood lipid levels are frequently associated with excess weight and metabolic problems. They help assess cardiovascular risk and are also relevant when determining suitability for weight-loss medication and potential reimbursement by basic health insurance.

What it tells you
We measure HbA1c, which reflects your average blood sugar levels over the previous few months and is commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.

Why it matters
Impaired blood sugar control is frequently associated with excess weight. HbA1c helps identify possible metabolic problems and is relevant when assessing eligibility for weight-loss medication and potential reimbursement by basic health insurance.

What it tells you
We measure ALT, an enzyme commonly used as a marker when assessing liver function. Elevated levels can indicate liver stress or damage.

Why it matters
Fatty liver disease is frequently associated with obesity and metabolic problems. Checking ALT can help identify liver-related issues that may be relevant when evaluating weight management and treatment options.

What it tells you
We measure uric acid, a waste product produced when the body breaks down purines. High levels can increase the risk of gout and are often associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Why it matters
Uric acid provides additional information about your metabolic health and can identify an increased risk of conditions such as gout when assessing the broader effects of excess weight.

What it tells you
We measure creatinine, a breakdown product of muscle metabolism that is commonly used to assess kidney function.

Why it matters
Kidney function can be affected by conditions associated with excess weight, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Checking creatinine helps ensure treatment decisions, including the use of weight-loss medication, are based on a broader picture of your health.

This bundle includes two tests that together assess common physical factors related to weight gain in men - such as low testosterone and thyroid issues - and relevant treatment options:

• Testosterone Check: measures total testosterone, SHBG and albumin and calculates free testosterone to give you a detailed picture of your testosterone status and understand if low testosterone could be causing weight gain.
• Weight Loss Treatment Check: tests for other physical factors that may contribute to weight gain, such as thyroid issues. It also measures key parameters used to assess eligibility for weight-loss medication and potential reimbursement by basic health insurance.

Your results will be available online 2–3 working days after sending in your sample.

Results are reviewed by a Swiss doctor and then provided to you in our secure online portal. They will help you understand: 

• Causes Of Weight Gain: Understand if a medical condition is causing weight gain.
• Health Effects: Learn if excess weight has lead to health risks such as diabetes or elevated cholesterol.
• Treatment Options: Understand if you are eligible for medical treatment options such as weight loss injections.
• Reimbursement: Learn if Swiss basic health insurance would cover weight loss medication.
• Access to treatment: In case your results indicate, that your are eligible for treatments such as weight loss medication or testosterone replacement therapy, you will also be able to book an online consultation with our Swiss partner doctor (consultation not included in the price).