How can tracking biomarkers improve your drive?
Drive is more than just the desire to have sex. Drive is the motivation to get out of your bed in the morning, to build a career, to create, and to make a positive impact on your life and the lives of others.
The neuroscience of motivation and drive
The neuroscience of motivation and drive explores the underlying mechanisms in our brain that influence our behaviors, desires, and determination. Several brain regions and neurotransmitters play essential roles in shaping our motivation, including the prefrontal cortex, the dopamine-producing nucleus accumbens, the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the hypothalamus.
Assessing and improving your drive with regular bloodwork
Bloodwork can provide valuable insights into how our hormones and other markers work synergetically to help us achieve our goals. While it does not measure motivation directly, targeted bloodwork is the best indicator of what areas of your health you must balance to regain control of your life.
Motivation and life satisfaction
When thinking of drive and motivation, the first association is often success in business or checking off to-do lists. But healthy motivation is more than that - it’s crucial to life satisfaction. It impacts goal achievement, a sense of purpose, enjoyment, perseverance, and feelings of personal growth.
Which biomarkers are closely connected to drive?
Testosterone
Testosterone has an impact on behavior patterns, including aggression and dominance. It also stimulates competitiveness and enhances self-worth. Testosterone can rise or fall with engaging in sexual or competitive activities. Insufficient testosterone may lead to diminished confidence and decreased motivation. It can also impair concentration and induce feelings of sadness. Additionally, low testosterone can disrupt sleep patterns and result in a lack of energy.[1]
Cortisol
The fluctuations in cortisol levels directly influence the degree of motivation. Even slight elevations in cortisol can provide sudden bursts of energy, triggering a fight response to stimuli. Additionally, these increases can temporarily improve cognitive abilities, aiding in successfully resolving potential threats.[2] On the other hand, chronically elevated cortisol can have detrimental effects on one’s drive, including irritability and difficulty concentrating.[3]
Inflammatory Markers
Chronic inflammation in the body has been linked to decreased motivation and drive.[4] Measuring inflammation with a blood marker such as hsCRP can indicate if that is a potential factor affecting motivation.
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and energy levels. Abnormalities in thyroid hormone levels can lead to fatigue, lethargy, and decreased motivation.[5] This is primarily caused by hypothyroidism, a condition caused by the thyroid gland not producing enough thyroid hormone, which is indicated by high levels of TSH in blood.[6]
Why choose SiPhox Health?
The lowest cost per biomarker testing, at-home sample collection,
interactive reports and actionable insights.
At-home testing
No more driving to clinics. No more waiting in lines. The sample collection kit lets you collect your sample using only a few drops of blood.
Extremely Affordable
Blood testing is expensive. But it shouldn't be. Meet SiPhox Health, the lowest cost per-biomarker test on the market (17 biomarkers for $85).
Measure progress
Users tell us that regular testing is key to reaching their goals. Whether you want to lose weight or have more energy—we have your back!
Actionable insights
Personalized insights sets you up for success. Paired with your favorite wearables, our system creates insights to improve each biomarker.
What the users are saying
Check out what our customers have to say about
the SiPhox Health biomarker test kit.
17 included biomarkers
Our at-home test kit contains the biomarkers you need to provide you with the best overall snapshot of your health.
The SiPhox Health standard test measures 17 essential biomarkers measuring inflammation, metabolic fitness, hormonal and nutritional balance, and cardiovascular health. You can customize the test by adding on expansion panels, including Hormone+, Thyroid+, Fertility+, and Mineral+.
Is a few drops of blood really enough?
That's right! A few drops of blood is all we need to test 17 biomarkers. Sounds too good to be true? Far from it...
Our sample collection card, the ADX100[1], is an alternative collection method, similar to an SST tube. Red blood cells are separated without a centrifuge, enabling the laboratory to perform tests on dry blood.
Are results accurate? Yes! We process samples in a 3rd party CLIA-certified lab. The test results have been cross-validated against standard finger prick and venous draws.
Can I really collect my own sample?
Each kit contains a sample collection card, three adjustable lancets, band-aids, sterile gauze, an alcohol pad, and instructions.
Drawing your blood sounds scary at first. Especially if it's your first time doing it. We've taken the time to make the instructions as easy to follow as possible.
Not only that, every customer can schedule a live one-on-one session with our certified phlebotomist for FREE (a person trained in collecting blood samples).
Ok, my results are in. What now?
This is the best part! After processing your sample, we create a complete report for each of your 17 biomarkers.
You can then access your reports from your personal reports dashboard. Each report comes with an easy-to-understand graph and personalized insights you can use to improve each biomarker.
The dashboard lets you connect your favorite wearables to make your reports even more insightful. Improved sleep and activity scores are highly correlated with improved hormonal balance and lower inflammation in our user base.
Track and improve sleep, activity, and blood markers in a single dashboardInclude your wearable
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question is not found below, feel free to email us your question at: support@siphoxhealth.com
How do I get started?
You can sign up and place your initial order with us or you can submit your information and one of our team members will be in touch with you.
How do I place orders for my patients or customers?
As an enterprise customer, you will receive access to the SiPhox Health Portal where you can place orders, monitor lab results, customize notifications and view each of your patients’ data at any time.
Who can place orders for my patients or customers?
You can add users to the SiPhox Health Portal at any time and allow them to place orders for patients or customers. We recommend that your team familiarize themselves with the portal and we will provide training sessions and webinars as needed.
What is the minimum number of orders?
We have a minimum order size of 30 kits to become an enterprise partner. The initial order is priced at $120 per kit.
Which biomarkers can I test my patients for?
Each test kit provides insight into the following biomarkers:
Men's Health Panel: 1. High-Sensitivity CRP 2. % Hemoglobin A1C 3. Apolipoprotein B (APOB) 4. Vitamin D 5. Cortisol 6. Apolipoprotein A1 (APOA1) 7. Testosterone, Total 8. Ferritin 9. Homocysteine (HCY) 10. Triglycerides 11. Insulin 12. TSH 13. HDL Cholesterol 14. LDL Cholesterol 15. Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio 16. ApoB:ApoA Ratio 17. Testosterone:Cortisol Ratio 18. Total Cholesterol
Women's Health Panel: 1. High-Sensitivity CRP 2. % Hemoglobin A1C 3. Apolipoprotein B (APOB) 4. Vitamin D 5. Cortisol 6. Apolipoprotein A1 (APOA1) 7. Estradiol (Sensitive) 8. Ferritin 9. Homocysteine (HCY) 10. Triglycerides 11. Insulin 12. TSH 13. HDL Cholesterol 14. LDL Cholesterol 15. Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio 16. ApoB:ApoA Ratio 17. Total Cholesterol
Are there any ongoing commitments?
No. There are no ongoing fees or long-term commitments. You simply pay as you go for the orders placed.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes! Volume discounts are offered when you reach 1,000 kits per month.
Do you offer customized panels?
Yes! Custom panels are offered when you reach 1,000 kits per month.
Do you have a SiPhox Health API?
Yes. We have a robust REST API that allows for creating orders, fetching customers, and fetching report data.
Do you sign BAAs with your partners?
Yes. We will sign a BAA with a Covered Entity.
How long does it take to implement the API?
It generally depends on your workflows and the complexity of the project. On average, our API can be implemented within a number of hours.
Do the kits get shipped to directly to the patient or to us?
It's completely up to you! We can ship kits directly to your patients or ship kits to you. You can even have us ship some kits directly to patients and others to you so you can have them on hand to distribute however you see fit.
What information is necessary to place an order for a patient or customer?
To place an order for a kit to go directly to a patient, we simply need their name, address and email.
Is the SiPhox Health blood test kit equivalent to standard labs?
Yes, we work with a CLIA/CAP accredited lab that performs extensive validation on each assay to meet federal CLIA requirements.
How are you able to offer the lowest cost per biomarker in the industry?
1. We bundle 17 biomarkers into a single sample collection, maximizing the data we collect from a single kit. Other companies like EverlyWell sell 2-4 markers per kit to maximize profits.
2. The SiPhox Health Unlimited Membership allows us to sell test kits at cost. The reason we are doing this is to drive demand and leverage that to drive our costs down.
3. SiPhox, the company behind SiPhox Health, develops blood testing hardware. Our goal is to eventually make it possible to test all these markers in the home instantly at a 10x lower cost.
Note that we do not compromise on the quality or accuracy of our tests in any way.
Which biomarkers are being tested?
Each test kit provides insight into the following biomarkers:
Men's Health Panel: 1. High-Sensitivity CRP 2. % Hemoglobin A1C 3. Apolipoprotein B (APOB) 4. Vitamin D 5. Cortisol 6. Apolipoprotein A1 (APOA1) 7. Testosterone, Total 8. Ferritin 9. Homocysteine (HCY) 10. Triglycerides 11. Insulin 12. TSH 13. HDL Cholesterol 14. LDL Cholesterol 15. Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio 16. ApoB:ApoA Ratio 17. Testosterone:Cortisol Ratio 18. Total Cholesterol
Women's Health Panel: 1. High-Sensitivity CRP 2. % Hemoglobin A1C 3. Apolipoprotein B (APOB) 4. Vitamin D 5. Cortisol 6. Apolipoprotein A1 (APOA1) 7. Estradiol (Sensitive) 8. Ferritin 9. Homocysteine (HCY) 10. Triglycerides 11. Insulin 12. TSH 13. HDL Cholesterol 14. LDL Cholesterol 15. Total Cholesterol:HDL Ratio 16. ApoB:ApoA Ratio 17. Total Cholesterol
Why should I use a wearable with SiPhox Health?
SiPhox Health is not just another blood testing service delivering raw data to users. We are able to draw upon correlations between biomarkers and your wearable data. This allows you to optimize your lifestyle to improve your biomarkers.
What wearable devices are compatible with SiPhox Health?
SiPhox Health currently has the ability to support over 300 devices across ten categories. The most common devices our users connect are Apple Watch, Oura, Fitbit, EightSleep, Whoop, and Freestyle Libre.
How do I view my test results?
When your SiPhox Health Report is ready for viewing, you will receive an email letting you know your user portal has been updated. You can access your report at any time by logging in and scrolling down to "Your Reports".
What makes SiPhox Health Reports unique?
Your SiPhox Health Reports are not just raw data. The team at SiPhox created a unique scoring system called the Axes of Wellness that spans different health and lifestyle categories such as Inflammation, Metabolic, and Cardiovascular Health. With this, we take the guesswork out of interpreting your results and empower you with actionable insights to improve your wellness.
If you would like to view your data in a traditional table format, you can do so by exporting the PDF within your report.
Can I modify, pause, or cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can easily do this inside your user portal any time after your initial purchase. There is no commitment whatsoever and you will keep access to your previous test data if you decide to cancel.
Is SiPhox Health HSA/FSA compatible?
If you have an HSA/FSA card you can simply use it for the purchase. If your card is not accepted, please contact support and we will send you an itemized receipt of all information necessary for reimbursement after purchase.
References
- https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/understanding-how-testosterone-affects-men
- https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Motivation_and_emotion/Book/2020/Cortisol_and_motivation
- https://www.healthline.com/health/dexamethasone-suppression-test#after-the-test
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5143486/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6619426/
- https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/surgery/endocrine-surgery/conditions-treated/thyroid/normal-thyroid-hormone-levels