From OptimallyMe for OptimallyYou
Name a better gift than this: optimal health, from you to your loved ones! The festive season is here, and we can’t think of a present we’d rather unwrap than a personalised guide to better health, complete with an interactive dashboard and tailored-to-you recommendations. Whether you're treating yourself or surprising a loved one, OptimallyMe's at-home blood tests are the perfect pick – and we’ve created a gift guide for everyone on your list, from gym-goers to data fans.
Need a quick rundown before you choose or give your gift? Biomarkers are measurable substances, genes, or characteristics that unveil critical insights about our health. From genes to proteins, they help diagnose diseases, predict outcomes, and tailor treatments. They're your body's data points, and you can think of them like status alerts: they help you (and your trusted healthcare professionals) know whether everything is running smoothly or needs a tune-up.
For the Fitness Fans: Fitness and Fitness Plus Tests
Who’s it for? The gym buffs, marathon runners, or those who've just started their fitness journey – or have big New Year resolutions to start.
Why they’ll love it: These tests are like having a personal trainer for your cells… so they’ll love knowing how they can push further and faster, or where their fitness is really starting from. These fitness tests analyse key biomarkers vital for athletic performance, heart health, and energy levels. Fitness Plus takes it up a notch, offering insights into diabetes, kidney health and iron levels.
Biomarkers tested:
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Chol: HDL ratio, Triglycerides, Bilirubin, ALT, GGT, ALP, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Ferritin, hs-CRP (High Sensitivity), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG).
Fitness Plus also includes:
Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Diabetes Risk (HbA1c), Transferrin saturation (TSAT), Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC), Iron (Fe), Unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC), hs-CRP (High Sensitivity), Vitamin B9 (folic acid).
For The ‘Always-Tired’ Friend: Tiredness and Tiredness Plus Tests
Who’s it for? The ‘I can’t make it past 8pm’ friend, the midday crasher, or anyone struggling with low energy.
Why they’ll love it: These tests explore the depths of fatigue, helping them get to the root of their problem. The Tiredness Test examines iron, thyroid hormones, and vitamin D levels, while Tiredness Plus provides a broader picture, including thyroid antibodies and vitamin B12. They’ll reach more stable, consistently high energy levels – and when they finally start making it out for after work meetups with all that new energy, you’ll thank us.
Biomarkers tested:
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free Thyroxine (FT4), Free triiodothyronine (FT3), Vitamin D, Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC), Ferritin, Transferrin saturation (TSAT), Iron (Fe), Unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC).
Tiredness Plus also includes:
Thyroglobuline antibodies (TgAb), Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb), Vitamin B12, hs-CRP (High Sensitivity), Diabetes Risk (HbA1c).
For the Energy Seekers: Energy Test
Who’s it for? The busy bees, multitaskers, or aspiring career-climbers who need to boost their energy levels.
Why they’ll love it: This test delves into hormones and vitamins crucial for energy, such as iron, vitamins D, B9, and B12. It’s a comprehensive check-up for those who need to stay energised, and aren’t sure why their energy levels are taking a dip these days. Give them the gift of hustling harder thanks to improved health.
Biomarkers tested:
Total Iron-binding Capacity (TIBC), Ferritin, Transferrin saturation (TSAT), Iron (Fe), Unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC), Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 ,Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Diabetes Risk (HbA1c), Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Albumin, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG).
For the Health Conscious: Essential Vitamins Test
Who’s it for? Anyone curious about their health, from your wellness-focused mum to your health-savvy friend.
Why they’ll love it: Here’s an all-rounder: this test focuses on vital vitamins like B12, B9, and D, impacting mood, health, and overall well-being. It’s essential knowledge for anyone, so it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Biomarkers tested:
Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B9 (folic acid).
For the Data-Lovers or New Starters: General Health and General Health Plus Tests
Who’s it for? Get rid of the ‘I love spreadsheets’ stocking stuffer mug: if you have an excel-loving pal who can’t get enough of data, we’ve got them covered. Anyone just starting on their health journey will love these, too.
Why they’ll love it: These tests provide a comprehensive health overview, from cholesterol to thyroid function. The Plus version adds in-depth insights into vitamins and minerals, so there’s more than enough data for them to pore through or get started with.
Biomarkers tested:
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Chol: HDL ratio, Triglycerides, Bilirubin, ALT, GGT, ALP, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Diabetes Risk (HbA1c), Vitamin D, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free Thyroxine (FT4), Free triiodothyronine (FT3).
General Health Plus also includes:
Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Uric Acid, Magnesium Serum, Vitamin B12, Creatine Kinase (CK), Copper, Zinc.
For the Men In Your Life: Men's Full MOT Test
Who’s it for? The important men in your life who want to know everything: dads, partners, uncles, brothers, sons…
Why they’ll love it: It's a complete health report, covering everything from hormones and vitamins to key minerals. Think of it as a full-system check-up – if they’d love a one-off head-to-toe rundown of their health, this is it. Want one for yourself? We won’t stop you!
Biomarkers tested:
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free Thyroxine (FT4), Free triiodothyronine (FT3), Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Bilirubin, ALT, GGT, ALP, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Chol: HDL ratio, Triglycerides, Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, Diabetes Risk (HbA1c), hs-CRP (High Sensitivity), Creatine Kinase (CK), Uric Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D. Magnesium Serum, Copper, Zinc, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG).
For the Women You Love: Women's Full MOT Test
Who’s it for? The amazing women around you who are curious about their health: mums, sisters, best friends, grandma’s, aunties….
Why they’ll love it: This test delves into crucial health markers for women, from hormones affecting fertility to thyroid function. It’s empowering health knowledge at your fingertips – a full one-off health check for any woman. And you know what? It’s a great gift for yourself, too.
Biomarkers tested:
Bilirubin, ALT, GGT, ALP, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Chol: HDL ratio, Triglycerides, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR, Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Free Thyroxine (FT4), Free triiodothyronine (FT3), Diabetes Risk (HbA1c), Uric Acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Magnesium Serum, Creatine Kinase (CK), hs-CRP (High Sensitivity), Copper, Zinc, Progesterone (P4).
Bundle It Up: Buy Any 2 MOT Tests and Get 30% OFF!
One for mum, one for dad; or you and a friend, your siblings… the possibilities are endless. Buy any TWO Full MOT Tests, and you’ll get 30% off the total. We just made gift giving even easier! Use code: 2MOTBUNDLE30
Their Health Journey, Their Choice: The OptimallyMe Gift Card!
Can’t decide, or want to give them the choice? Grab an OptimallyMe Gift Card! Add a balance of £50, £100, £150 or £200, and let your loved ones choose the test that speaks to their health goals. They’ll have the option of redeeming the gift card for any of the above tests, plus cholesterol tests, diabetes tests, fertility tests and more.
OptimallyMe gift cards are delivered by email, with no additional processing fees, and contain instructions for redeeming at checkout to make things simple.
A Gift For the Gift-Buyer: 25% OFF With GIFT25
When you’re being this thoughtful, you deserve a treat. So whether you’re buying for yourself or for someone else, take 25% OFF your order with code GIFT25! That’s 25% off on any test kits and gift cards when you enter this code at checkout, so that your holiday shop is even easier.
This holiday, give the gift that keeps on giving (into 2024, and beyond): personalised health insights for a happier, healthier life. OptimallyMe’s tests aren’t a stocking filler – they're the future of healthcare, and the first step to living OptimallyYou.
So why wait? Shop our tests or gift cards with the code GIFT25, and tick off your list now. Here’s to a health-filled holiday season!
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