All Protein Diet Health Panel

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For someone on an all-protein diet, monitoring specific health markers is important to ensure that their organs—especially the kidneys, liver, and heart—are functioning properly, as high protein intake can impact these systems. Here’s a comprehensive All Protein Diet Panel that Quick Test Health Services can offer to assess the effects of a protein-heavy diet: All-Protein Diet Health Panel 1. Kidney Function Tests: Since a high-protein diet can put strain on the kidneys, it’s crucial to monitor kidney health. Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Elevated BUN levels can indicate that the kidneys are struggling to filter out waste products from protein metabolism. Serum Creatinine: Measures kidney function by detecting how well the kidneys are clearing creatinine, a byproduct of muscle breakdown. Albumin, Random Urine with Creatinine (ACR): Detects early signs of kidney damage by measuring albumin in the urine. 2. Liver Function Tests (LFTs): The liver plays a critical role in metabolizing protein, so it’s important to ensure the liver isn’t being overburdened. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): An enzyme that increases when the liver is damaged, potentially due to high protein intake. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): Another enzyme that rises with liver injury, used alongside ALT to evaluate liver function. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Elevated levels could indicate liver or bile duct issues. Total Bilirubin: Measures how well the liver is processing waste from red blood cells. Albumin (Serum): A protein produced by the liver, which could be affected by liver stress or damage. 3. Lipid Panel: High-protein diets can sometimes affect cholesterol levels, particularly if the diet includes a lot of animal fats. Total Cholesterol Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): "Bad" cholesterol, which can increase on a diet high in saturated fats. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): "Good" cholesterol, important for heart health. Triglycerides: Another type of fat that can be elevated on a high-protein, high-fat diet. 4. Electrolyte Panel: A high-protein diet can lead to imbalances in electrolytes, particularly if not enough water is consumed. Sodium (Na) Potassium (K) Chloride (Cl) Bicarbonate (HCO3-) These electrolytes help assess fluid balance and kidney function. 5. Uric Acid: 6. Calcium and Phosphate Levels 7. Urinalysis 8.Glucose (Fasting) Monitoring blood sugar levels is important, as a diet heavy in protein may impact insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.