Metabolic Health Panel
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The "Big five" check-up for long-term vitality.
Metabolic health isn't just about weight, it’s about how your body processes energy. This panel identifies the "silent" markers of metabolic syndrome, helping you catch insulin resistance, arterial inflammation, and liver stress before they become chronic issues.
Full package: R1 143
The Five Pillars of This Panel
We’ve selected these specific tests because they provide a high-definition snapshot of your internal chemistry.
1. Blood Sugar (HbA1c)
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The “3-Month Average”: Unlike a finger-prick glucose test that shows your sugar right now, the HbA1c measures your average blood sugar over the last 90 days. It is the gold standard for identifying pre-diabetes.
2. Heart Health (Full Lipogram)
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Beyond Total Cholesterol: We break down your HDL (good), LDL (bad), and Triglycerides. This helps determine if your diet and activity levels are keeping your arteries clear.
3. Liver Vitality (ALT & GGT)
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Metabolic Filters: ALT and GGT are enzymes that leak into the blood when the liver is stressed. High levels can be an early warning sign of “Fatty Liver,” often caused by high-sugar diets or processed foods.
4. Systemic Inflammation (CRP)
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The Fire Alarm: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is a general marker for inflammation. High levels, when combined with poor sugar or cholesterol markers, significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular events.
5. Insulin – fasting
- Catch cellular transport dysfunction at its earliest stage.
Is This Package Right for You?
This is our most popular “preventative” screen. It is highly recommended if you:
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Are focusing on weight loss or a new fitness journey.
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Have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes or Heart Disease.
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Struggle with brain fog, low energy, or “afternoon slumps.”
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Want a scientific baseline before starting a new dietary protocol (Keto, Intermittent Fasting, etc.).
Book with Epicentre
For over 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
By booking your tests with Epicentre, you are supporting a real local company that has worked for decades in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
