Leptin Blood Test

Measures leptin, a hormone produced by fat tissue.

Measures

Leptin, a hormone produced by fat tissue.

Why it matters

Leptin is released by adipose tissue and signals to the brain about energy stores. Levels broadly track body fat mass.

Because of that relationship, leptin often tells you what you already know from body composition. Its interest is in situations where the signal and the stores don't match.

Before you collect

Leptin follows a daily rhythm and responds to recent eating. Morning collection after a fast is standard.

Suits

People working with a practitioner on appetite regulation or metabolic questions.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell