The Eden Wellman Plus Blood Test

The Eden Wellman Plus blood test is designed to give men a clear, early-warning snapshot of their health — not just "are you ill today?", but "are you on track for the next 10–20 years?". It looks at your blood, organs, hormones and metabolism in one go, so we can spot subtle patterns long before they become big problems. We recommend yearly tests to check overall health and look at trends over time. Here is a brief overview of some of the markers assessed in the Eden Wellman Plus blood test panel.

Full Blood Count: oxygen, immunity and fatigue

A full blood count measures your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It helps us identify anaemia (a common cause of low energy, breathlessness and poor exercise tolerance), underlying infections or inflammatory conditions, and issues with clotting. If you're feeling tired, "flat" or not recovering well from training, this is often the first place we look.

Kidney Function: filtration and blood pressure

Your kidneys filter waste products from your blood and help control blood pressure and fluid balance. Kidney function tests look at markers such as creatinine and estimated GFR to see how well those filters are working. Poor kidney health often develops silently, so picking up early changes is crucial — especially if you have high blood pressure, take regular painkillers, or use supplements that can stress the kidneys.

Liver Function Test: detox, digestion and hormones

Your liver processes toxins, metabolises medications, helps with digestion and plays a major role in hormone balance. Liver function tests reveal inflammation, fatty liver changes and other stress on this vital organ. Because the liver is involved in processing cholesterol and sex hormones, we pay close attention to it in men considering or on testosterone treatment.

Thyroid Function Test: metabolism and mood

The thyroid gland controls your metabolic rate — how "fast" or "slow" your body runs. Thyroid blood tests typically look at TSH and thyroid hormones to see whether your thyroid is underactive or overactive. An underactive thyroid can mimic low testosterone: fatigue, weight gain, low mood, brain fog and feeling cold. It's essential to check this before labelling everything as a "testosterone problem".

HbA1c: long-term blood sugar and diabetes risk

HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar control over the last two to three months. It's a key marker for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes risk. For men, raised HbA1c often goes hand-in-hand with central weight gain, low energy, poor sleep and erectile dysfunction — and it can also blunt testosterone over time. Catching this early means you can make targeted lifestyle changes before permanent damage occurs.

Lipid Panel: cholesterol, heart health and testosterone

Your lipid panel measures different types of cholesterol and triglycerides. This matters for heart and cardiovascular risk, but in men's health there's an extra twist: cholesterol is the raw material your body uses to make testosterone and other steroid hormones. Extremely low cholesterol can interfere with hormone production, while the wrong balance (elevated LDL, low HDL, high triglycerides) increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. We use your lipid profile to guide both hormone discussions and long-term heart health planning.

Vitamin D: immunity, mood and hormones

Vitamin D acts more like a hormone than a simple vitamin. Low levels are common in the UK and are linked to low mood, poor immune function, weaker bones and potentially lower testosterone. Optimising vitamin D supports bone density, muscle function and overall wellbeing — particularly important if you're training hard or considering TRT.

FSH and LH: how your brain talks to your testes

FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinising hormone) are signals from the brain to the testes. LH tells the testes to produce testosterone; FSH is involved in sperm production. Measuring these along with testosterone tells us whether any problem is primarily at testicle level (primary hypogonadism) or at the level of the brain/pituitary (secondary hypogonadism). That distinction completely changes the conversation about treatment and long-term planning.

Total and Free Testosterone: the headline and the fine print

Total testosterone is the overall amount of testosterone in your blood. Free testosterone is the fraction that's actually available for your body to use. Two men with the same total testosterone can feel very different depending on how much is free and how much is bound up and inactive. Symptoms (libido, energy, strength, mood, body composition) usually correlate more closely with free testosterone than with total alone.

SHBG: the "carrier protein" that changes how T feels

Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds testosterone and carries it around the bloodstream. High SHBG can make your free, usable testosterone much lower than your total number suggests; low SHBG can do the opposite. Without SHBG, testosterone results can be misleading. That's why Eden Wellman Plus looks at total, free testosterone and SHBG together — it allows a more accurate picture of how much hormone is actually available at tissue level.

Put together, the Eden Wellman Plus blood test isn't just a list of numbers; it's a structured health MOT for men. It helps us understand your energy, mood, performance, fertility, metabolic risk and long-term disease risk in one joined-up view — and from there, we can talk about practical steps, from lifestyle changes to targeted treatment, that actually make a difference.