The VO₂ Max test is one of the most accurate ways to assess your cardiorespiratory fitness and aerobic capacity. This test measures how efficiently your body utilizes oxygen during exercise, providing key insights into your cardiovascular health. With your VO₂ max score, you'll gain a deeper understanding of:
- Aerobic fitness level and endurance capacity
- Optimal training zones for performance improvement
- Cardiovascular efficiency and overall health
A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is a medical imaging test that measures bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition. It uses low-dose X-rays to assess bone strength and detect conditions like osteoporosis. Additionally, it provides detailed insights into body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and fat distribution, making it useful for health monitoring and fitness tracking. The scan is quick, non-invasive, and typically performed on the spine, hip, or whole body to evaluate bone health and overall body composition. DEXA scans are only available in Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver.The SECA scan uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), a convenient and radiation-free method that's less precise than alternatives. It estimates fat mass, muscle mass, and water balance by measuring electrical currents but does not assess bone density. Results can be influenced by hydration levels, recent food intake, and exercise. While useful for tracking changes over time, it is less reliable than DEXA for absolute measurements. SECA scans, an alternative to DEXA, are available in Calgary.
In partnership with Tiny Health, we have made gut microbiome testing easy for you:
Mess-Free Test: Sample your ‘number-two’ directly from a soiled tissue paper, in the comfort of your home.
Lab Analysis: Your sample is sent to Tiny Health’s CLIA-certified lab, where your gut microbes are thoroughly analyzed to provide key insights.
Clinical Review & Personalized Recommendations: Our clinical team reviews your results alongside your NiaHealth profile, offering a detailed summary and tailored recommendations to help you focus on key areas for improvement.
Key benefits:
Improved Nutrition: Analyzes how your microbiome produces enzymes that aid in breaking down food, impacting your nutrient absorption.
Enhanced Immune Support: Assesses whether your gut microbiome is optimised to support healthy immune function and tracks potentially harmful bacteria.
Cancer Risk Insights: Identifies whether your gut microbiome can produce metabolites that are associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Chronic Disease Risk: Looks for the presence of microbes that protect against conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression.
Tiny Health (Partner) & Testing DetailsWe have partnered with Tiny Health, an industry leader in gut microbiome testing, to give the best possible assessment. They use a technique called ‘deep shotgun sequencing’ to survey all of the genes in your microbes. This allows us to test for many more different species than other providers and also gives us other key insights.
What it matters?
- Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays a key role in supporting bone health, density and strength as well as libido and sexual function. Testosterone is primarily produced by the testes in males and, to a lesser extent, by the ovaries in females. 98% of testosterone is found bound to carrier proteins (sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and to a lesser degree albumin). Between 1-3% is free, unbound testosterone. Total testosterone measures the testosterone that is biologically active (bound to albumin, but not SHBG) along with that which is inactive.
- Free testosterone refers to the portion of testosterone in the bloodstream that is not bound to proteins, such as sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) or albumin. This form of testosterone is considered the active form because it can easily enter cells and exert its biological effects. Free testosterone is a crucial factor in various bodily functions, including libido, muscle mass maintenance, bone density, and mood regulation. While total testosterone levels are essential, free testosterone levels provide a more accurate representation of the hormone's availability for cellular uptake, utilization and better correlates with signs and symptoms.
- Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds to sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, in the blood, regulating their availability to tissues. By binding to these hormones, SHBG helps control their activity, influencing various physiological processes, including reproductive functions and the balance of sex hormones.
What’s a CGM? A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) is a small, quarter-sized sensor worn on the back of your upper arm for 14 days. It tracks your blood sugar in real time, giving you instant feedback on how food, exercise, and daily habits affect your body.
How the 14-Day Program Works:We ship your CGM: Your sensor arrives at your door with easy setup instructions.
Apply and connect: Place the sensor on your arm and link it to your NiaHealth dashboard in minutes.
Log meals and habits daily: Use our AI camera to snap quick photos of your meals - no manual entry needed. Log drinks, sleep, and activity in seconds. These daily check-ins help our clinical team personalize your results.
Get real-time glucose insights: See how your body responds throughout the day - no finger pricks needed.
Receive your personalized report: After 14 days, our clinicians review your data and build your custom nutrition plan.
Book your 1:1 consult: Meet with a NiaHealth clinician to go over your results and next steps.
Key Benefits:
- Real-time glucose tracking: Get instant feedback into how your body responds to food, sleep, and movement within just a few minutes.
- Personalized insights that drive real change: Receive simple, science-backed recommendations based on your unique glucose data.
- Clinical guidance: Review your results in a 1:1 consult with a NiaHealth clinician and plan your next steps.
Why join our CGM program vs. buying your own CGM?
- 1+1=3' – Integrated Data: Our program combines real-time glucose data with NiaHealth’s lab-based biomarker insights, giving you a fuller picture of your health.
- Faster Results: By layering glucose data with biomarker insights, you make smarter, personalized choices that accelerate habit change and long-term health outcomes.
- Expert Support: Get professional guidance to interpret your data and optimize results—something you won’t get with a standalone CGM.
Monitor your kidney health with an early indicator of dysfunction.
Cystatin C is a protein produced by cells throughout the body and is filtered by the kidneys. Unlike traditional tests like creatinine, Cystatin C levels are less influenced by factors like muscle mass, making it a more reliable marker for kidney function, especially in early stages of kidney disease.
What this test checks for:
- Cystatin C: This protein’s concentration in the blood can help detect kidney dysfunction earlier than other markers.
Why it matters:
- Early Detection: Cystatin C can offer a more sensitive and accurate way to detect kidney issues early, which can help prevent further damage and complications
- Kidney Health Monitoring: Especially useful for individuals at higher risk for kidney disease
Optimize your health with insights into your fatty acid balance.
Fatty acids are essential to your overall health, supporting everything from heart health to brain function. This test offers a comprehensive analysis of your omega-3 and omega-6 levels, providing valuable data for improving your diet and lifestyle.What this test checks for:
Individual Fatty Acids (measured as percentage by weight):
Myristic acid (14:0)
Myristoleic acid (14:1 n-5)
Palmitic acid (16:0)
Palmitoleic acid (16:1 n-7)
Stearic acid (18:0)
Oleic acid (18:1 n-9)
Linoleic acid (LA, 18:2 n-6)
Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA, 18:3 n-3)
Gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA, 18:3 n-6)
Arachidic acid (20:0)
Eicosenoic acid (20:1 n-9)
Eicosadienoic acid (20:2 n-6)
Eicosatrienoic acid (20:3 n-9)
Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic acid (DGLA, 20:3 n-6)
Arachidonic acid (AA, 20:4 n-6)
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 n-3)
Behenic acid (22:0)
Docosadienoic acid (22:2 n-6)
Adrenic acid (22:4 n-6)
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, 22:5 n-3)
Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, 22:5 n-6)
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3)
Lignoceric acid (24:0)
Nervonic acid (24:1 n-9)
Calculated Markers of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Status:
Omega-3 Index (EPA + DHA as % of total fatty acids)
Omega-3/Omega-6 ratio
EPA:AA ratioTotal Omega-3 (% weight)
Total Omega-6 (% weight)
Why it matters:
- Heart Health: Higher omega-3 intake can reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
- Brain Function: Omega-3s can support cognitive health and development
- Inflammation: A healthy balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can help reduce chronic inflammationDiet Optimization: This test can guide dietary changes to improve your health
Thyroid health is key to metabolism, energy, and mood. Your thyroid is a small but mighty gland that controls vital bodily functions such as metabolism. This panel helps assess thyroid function and identifies potential issues such as autoimmune thyroid conditions and even nutrient imbalances that may affect thyroid health.
What's included:
- Free T4 (Thyroxine) – evaluates thyroid hormone levels and potential imbalances
- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine) – assesses active thyroid hormone that affects metabolic health
- Anti-TPO (Anti-thyroid Peroxidase) Antibodies – detects of potential autoimmune thyroid diseases
- Physician-reviewed results – Clear, understandable results to guide your next steps
- Follow-up recommendations – Relevant insights if further action or additional testing is needed
Screen for celiac disease before it affects your health.
Celiac disease often goes undiagnosed — even in people with clear symptoms. This simple blood test helps to screen for celiac disease early, so you can take action and avoid complications.
Important: For the most accurate results, this test should be done while you are eating foods that contain gluten for at least the past 6 weeks.
Your blood type plays a key role in your health.
Your blood type isn’t just a scientific curiosity – it is important when it comes to transfusions, organ transplants, and even pregnancy. Blood is classified based on two systems: ABO and Rh. The ABO system categorizes blood into A, B, AB, or O, depending on the type of antigens present on red blood cells. The Rh factor adds another layer, classifying blood as Rh-positive or Rh-negative, depending on whether the Rh antigen is present.
