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$59.95

Measures levels of testosterone and DHEA, which can affect: energy levels, mood,lean muscle mass, and much more.

 Easy Saliva Collection

Please Note...

Health screen results and any other information obtained by submitting your sample to Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. should be used for personal information purposes only. Results and information are not intended for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases or other conditions. Many factors influence optimal strength and libido, and this product evaluates only two of these factors. Should you seek an interpretation of any health screen results or related information, please contact a licensed healthcare provider.

For more information about BodyBalance consumer health screens call 888-891-3061

Special Note:

If you are taking certain supplements or hormones, there are special instructions for collection. When taking any of the following supplements and hormones -- Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Androstenedione, Androstenediol, Testosterone, Estrone, Estriol, Estradiol or any other steroid hormone:

1)Make sure at least one month has passed since you started taking hormone supplements before beginning any of the HormoneChecks. Time is required before the hormone reaches equilibrium with binding proteins in the blood, specimens collected too soon do not accurately reflect hormone concentrations in the saliva.

2)The specimen must be collected 24 hours after last dose. Preferably, the specimen should be collected in the morning, before the daily morning dose is taken. If you are taking one of the hormones or supplements twice a day, consult with your Health Care Provider about reducing your dosage to once a day. Since hormones all affect each other, these two rules apply to ANY screen if ANY of the above items are being taken.

 

HORMONES MAKE THE MAN

Most men believe that the greatest benefit they get from hormones is sex drive and sexual function. But, male hormones control much more than sex drive and sexual function. Testosterone and DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), two essential male hormones, influence many aspects of your health. Testosterone aids in the development of bone, lean muscle and body mass, and cardiovascular function. DHEA is the most abundant hormone in your system and serves as the source for testosterone production. DHEA boosts the immune system, decreases blood pressure, helps to regulate sleep and assists in your body's stress response. Both hormones are essential to optimal well-being.

The following checklist can help you determine if your male sex hormones may be out of balance.

 Are you 35 years of age or older?

 Do you often feel fatigued without reason?

 Are you having trouble getting a good night's sleep?

 Do you feel depressed? Irritable?

 Is your sex drive lower than usual? Are you experiencing sexual dysfunction?

 Are you concerned about any immune or cardiovascular diseases?

 Have you experienced recent weight gain and are above your ideal weight?

 Have you noticed differences in skin tone and appearance--the addition of wrinkles?

 Do you have difficulty coping with stress?

 Do you smoke? Do you drink alcohol?

Keeping testosterone and DHEA in balance really does help to make the man. MaleCheck by BodyBalance is a prime way to determine if those hormones are in their proper balance.

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU...

MaleCheck is a safe, easy-to-use, and reliable health screen that uses a saliva sample to measure your levels of testosterone and DHEA. This non-invasive and inexpensive health screen provides you with the accuracy of a laboratory analysis without leaving the comfort of your own home. When you order your health screen, we'll send a complete kit to you. You collect the required saliva sample and send it back to us in the prepaid return mailer provided. Within 7-10 working days of receiving your sample, we'll send your results to you.

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF...

Hormones influence so many areas of your body that it's of the utmost importance to monitor their levels and keep them in balance. With the information you'll receive from your MaleCheck health screen, you'll know how your testosterone and DHEA levels compare with normal, reference range levels and what that means for you and your body. If your results show that your hormone levels are unbalanced, you can then work with your health care provider to develop a safe and productive plan for getting your levels to their proper state. The goal of MaleCheck is to provide you with valuable information about your hormones and how they can affect your health, information that puts you in control.

WHAT TO DO NOW...

Ordering is as simple as our health screens. In fact, you can order your health screens right here on our web site and add them to your cart. Just fill out the information on the ordering page, click Submit, and you're done. Your health screens will be delivered to you within a few days, putting you well on your way towards achieving hormonal balance and optimal health.  

MALECHECK
$59.95

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Deijen JB, de Boer H, Blok GJ, van der Veen EA. Cognitive impairments and mood disturbances in growth hormone deficient men. Psychoneuroendocrincology 1996; Apr 21(3): 313-322.

Jackson JA, Riggs MW, Spiekerman AM. Testosterone deficiency as a risk factor for hip factors in men: a case-control study. Am J Med Sci 1992; Jul 304(1): 4-8.

Morales AJ, Nolan JJ, Nelson JC, Yen SS. Effects of replacement dose of dehydroepiandrosteine in men and women of advancing age. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1994; Jun 78(6): 1360-1367.

Saggese G, Cesaretti G, Franchi G, Startari L. Testosterone-induced increase of insulin-like growth factor I levels depends upon normal levels of growth hormone. Eur J Endocrinol 1996; Aug 135(2): 211-215.

Tchernof A, Labrie F, Belanger A, Despres JP. Obesity and metabolic complications: contribution of dehydroepiandrosterone and other steroid hormones. J Endocrinol 1996; Sept 150 Suppl: S155-164.