Inflammation
8 markers in this category
ASTO (Antistreptolysin O)
ASO levels help identify streptococcal infections that could lead to joint inflammation and affect training. Early detection supports faster return to performance.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
CRP helps monitor exercise-induced inflammation and recovery. Tracking levels supports optimal training load management and prevents overtraining.
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
ESR helps gauge systemic inflammation, which can indicate overtraining or insufficient recovery. Monitoring supports balanced training load management.
Homocysteine
Elevated homocysteine may increase cardiovascular risk, which is relevant for athletes pushing their bodies. Monitoring supports heart health alongside performance optimisation.
Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
IL-6 is a key marker for exercise-induced inflammation and recovery. Athletes can use it to monitor training load, detect overtraining, and optimise recovery protocols.
SAA (Serum Amyloid A)
SAA responds rapidly to inflammation and can help distinguish training-induced inflammation from infection. This supports smarter recovery decisions for athletes.
TNF Alpha
TNF-α can indicate whether inflammation is related to training stress or systemic issues. Monitoring supports informed decisions about training load and recovery.
hs-CRP (High Sensitivity CRP)
hs-CRP helps athletes monitor cardiovascular inflammation beyond training stress. Keeping chronic inflammation low supports long-term heart health alongside peak performance.