Why Iron, B12 & Thyroid Matter More Than You Think
By Tharb Faisl
Why This is About You – Not Just Elite Athletes. When people hear about nutrient tests or thyroid checks, they often picture top-level athletes like Venus Williams managing autoimmune fatigue or Paula Radcliffe optimising her iron before marathons.
But the truth?
Most of us in London’s fast lanes – whether executives, busy parents or gym enthusiasts – are burning through nutrients in exactly the same way, just without sports doctors guiding us.
That’s why so many clients at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre book these checks: they’re not “sick,” but want to make sure nothing silent is holding them back.
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The Hard Science: Stress, Exercise & Nutrient Drain
Heavy schedules & workouts raise your needs
- Every intense workout or even daily hustle increases oxidative stress, using up B vitamins & zinc.
- Your thyroid gland speeds metabolism, but can falter under long-term stress, subtly slowing your recovery.
Iron is oxygen – literally
- Iron (measured via serum ferritin & total iron studies) binds oxygen so muscles (and brain cells) perform.
- Even “low-normal” iron can mean muscles starve during high demand.
B12 & Folate keep your nerves fast
- Without B12, your nerve signals slow, focus drops, and muscles misfire.
- Folate repairs cells post-exercise – including hair follicles.
Thyroid sets your baseline speed
- Mildly elevated TSH (3.5-4.5) can reduce stamina and muscle protein turnover — meaning more soreness and slower gains.
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Typical Patterns We See at Marylebone
| Client Type | What Often Shows Up on Labs |
| High performers (execs, traders) | Low B12, borderline ferritin, rising TSH from stress. |
| Gym enthusiasts | Slightly low folate & zinc from sweat loss, mild anaemia. |
| Busy mums juggling careers | Subtle thyroid shifts, low iron (periods), hair loss patterns. |
Most still fall in the “normal” range by NHS standards — but on the low end, where you still feel subpar.
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Why Marylebone Checks Are Different
We test everything together, so you see the full metabolic story:
| Marker | Why It’s Critical |
| Ferritin & Iron Panel | Oxygen delivery to tissues, hidden low stores. |
| Vitamin B12 & Folate | Keeps nerves & recovery sharp. |
| TSH & Free T4 | Detects mild thyroid drag before it’s full hypothyroidism. |
| CRP & FBC | Inflammation & early overtraining warning. |
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Real Case from Our Clinic
“Mark, 42, a fitness-focused banker from Mayfair, felt fine — but struggled to build muscle despite heavy training. His bloods showed low-normal ferritin & borderline B12.Within 3 months of precision replenishment, his lifts increased by 15% and he told us: ‘I didn’t know it was even possible to feel this sharp again.’”
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The Small Edge that Becomes a Big Life Difference
Imagine knowing your body is genuinely firing on all cylinders.
Not dragging under mild deficiencies your GP says are “normal” — but tuned for real life.
Book your precision health & performance screen at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, right on Baker Street.
+44 7495 970109 or book online.
