Biomarker test

Biomarkers provide many important insights into your health. At Elo, we use dried blood spot testing to evaluate a variety of nutrition-related biomarkers and determine your ultimate supplement mix. Check out this best-practice guide on how to collect your biomarker sample at home to make this process fast, easy, and relatively painless. lg...

Personalized nutrition is a hot topic but most of the offerings today assess a handful of factors that influence nutrition, resulting in imprecise and ineffective recommendations. At Elo, we go several layers deeper to get a better understanding of your individualized nutrition needs and we call this Smart Nutrition. Like other smart products, Smart Nutrition takes personalization to a new level and delivers more accurate nutrition solutions uniquely for you. lg...

Measuring blood biomarkers is an excellent way to get a better understanding of your overall health and nutritional status. Learn more about what biomarkers we test at Elo Health to create a Smart Nutrition plan that’s tailored to your body’s needs. lg...

Homocysteine is an amino acid that works in conjunction with folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 to create other important chemicals. However, high homocysteine levels can spell disaster for your health, and even increase your risk of numerous health conditions. From blood tests to symptoms and dietary sources, here’s everything you need to know about homocysteine. lg...

High LDL cholesterol puts you at risk for serious health issues, such as heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis. Lowering your LDL levels through diet and lifestyle modifications is possible and may even save your life. Here are the best science-backed strategies to reduce your LDL cholesterol without medication. lg...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in bone health, insulin sensitivity, brain health, and immunity. However, despite its importance, 90% of Elo members start with low vitamin D levels. Here’s what science has to say about the importance of vitamin D and subsequent supplementation.lg...

90% of Elo members start with low vitamin D, which has a critical impact on bone health, immune function, and more. Learn more about improving your vitamin D levels through nutrition, supplementation, and sunshine. lg...

Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics have been gaining popularity within the field of nutrition. But should you change your diet based on DNA tests? Here’s what the research has to say about nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics:lg...

Confused about the right supplements for optimal cycling performance? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Navigating supplements can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance health and performance. As it turns out, your biomarkers can be helpful for determining which supplements you may (and may not) need to cycle at your best. lg...

With just the prick of a finger, biomarkers from your blood can help you better understand your current health, disease risk, and nutrition needs. Learn more about what blood biomarkers can tell you about your personal nutrition needs that you may not already know. lg...

Biomarkers such as cholesterol, HDL, LDL, A1c and vitamin D provide important insights about our metabolic health and nutrition status. This article covers why these measurements matter and what to do if you your numbers are out of whack. lg...

Cholesterol numbers not where they should be? Roughly 29 million Americans are in the same boat. Check out our science-backed tips on lowering cholesterol without medication. lg...

Elevated HDL cholesterol levels are associated with improved cardiovascular health and reduced risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack. Medications are one way to boost HDL cholesterol levels, however, diet and lifestyle modifications can have a big impact as well. Here are the best science-backed strategies to increase your HDL cholesterol without medication.lg...