Men’s Wellness Check | Männer-Gesundheits-Test: which blood markers matter?

A meaningful men’s wellness check should not rely on a single marker but on a panel covering hormones, metabolism, and inflammation. Key blood markers include: total and free testosterone, LH, FSH, and SHBG to assess testicular function and detect hypogonadism (symptoms: fatigue, low libido, muscle loss). PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is used for prostate health screening but must be interpreted cautiously. Vitamin D, ferritin, and vitamin B12 are often suboptimal and affect energy, immunity, and nerve function. Fasting glucose and HbA1c reveal early insulin resistance, common in men with abdominal obesity. A lipid panel (LDL, HDL, triglycerides) plus hs-CRP as an inflammatory marker complete the picture. MyBody-X offers these parameters in its packages, but a single blood test is a snapshot, not a diagnosis. Results should be discussed with a physician, especially if abnormal. The evidence for these markers is well established in clinical practice, yet individual factors like age, lifestyle, and medication strongly influence interpretation.