Hormones make the man

Most men believe that the greatest benefit they get from hormones is sex drive and sexual function. But, male hormones can influence much more. Testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), two essential male hormones, can affect many aspects of your well being. Testosterone aids in the development of bone, lean muscle and body mass, and cardiovascular function. DHEA is the most abundant hormone in your system and serves as the source for testosterone production. DHEA affects the immune system, blood pressure, sleep and your body's stress response. Both hormones are an effective tool for achieving optimal well-being.

Keeping testosterone and DHEA in balance really does help to make the man. MaleCheck (Male Check) by BodyBalance is a prime way to monitor the balance of these hormones.

What MaleCheck (Male Check) can do for you

MaleCheck (Male Check) is a safe, easy-to-use, and reliable screen that uses a saliva sample to measure your levels of testosterone and DHEA. This noninvasive and inexpensive screen provides with the accuracy of a laboratory analysis without you having to leave the comfort of your own home. When you order your screen, CheckMyHealth.com will send a complete kit to you. You collect the required saliva sample and send it back to BodyBalance in the prepaid return mailer provided. Within 7-10 working days of receiving your sample, BodyBalance send your results to you.

What MaleCheck (Male Check) helps you do for yourself

MaleCheck (Male Check) enables you to read your results and compare them to the general population. You can then work with your healthcare provider to develop an appropriate program to maintain and promote well being.

Special Notes:

• Results and information are for personal use only, are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease or other conditions, and are not intended to provide a determination or assessment of the state of health. Many factors influence hormone status, and this product reviews only two of these factors. Always consult with a licensed health care professional to interpret screen results and/or make healthcare decisions. This screen was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• If you are taking certain supplements or hormones, there are special instructions for collection. When taking any of the following supplements and hormones -- Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Androstenedione, Androstenediol, Testosterone, Estrone, Estriol, Estradiol or any other steroid hormone:

• Make sure at least one month has passed since you started taking hormone supplements before beginning any of the HormoneChecks. Time is required before the hormone reaches equilibrium with binding proteins in the blood, specimens collected too soon do not accurately reflect hormone concentrations in the saliva.