Biomarkers
Laboratory and physiological markers used to monitor health, aging and physical performance.
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4.7HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)
A biomarker reflecting average blood glucose over the past 2–3 months — the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes, far more stable than a single glucose measurement.
Strong evidence
4.5Ferritin
An iron-storage protein whose blood level is the best available indicator of the body's iron stores — though it can be falsely elevated by inflammation, which complicates straightforward interpretation.
Strong evidence
4.5CRP and hs-CRP
A protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation — in its high-sensitivity form (hs-CRP) it has become one of the most widely studied additional markers of cardiovascular risk.
Strong evidence