Cells don't guess.Neither should you.
Why generic nutrition fails
Most supplements are built for “average.”
You’re not.
MTHFR? You may not convert folic acid. VDR? You may need 2–3x vitamin D.
Ferritin at 20 ng/mL is “normal” on paper—and why you crash at 2pm.
Generic guesses. Your cells need certainty.
of people carry genetic variants that change how they process basic nutrients
of women are functionally iron deficient, but standard ranges call them "normal"
PD Dr. Fabian Plachel, PhD
Sportmedizin & Nutrition Lead — Eintracht Frankfurt e.V.
Fabian brings the rigor of top-flight football medicine to Lab1. As leitender Mannschaftsarzt in the Bundesliga with 50+ peer-reviewed publications, he built programs that lowered injury time, aligned biomarker testing with training loads, and made sleep, nutrition, and recovery non‑negotiable pillars. His “evidence first, personalization always” approach is exactly how we design and evolve every formula.
At Lab1, Fabian doesn’t just advise—he safeguards the medical integrity of what we ship. He reviews every marker we track, stress-tests our rotation cadence, and insists on transparent, clinically grounded dosing. The same standards he applied to elite squads now keep our products accountable to you.
- Bundesliga medical lead; Charité-trained sportmed specialist
- Healthlab founder: Spitzensport-Medizin für jedermann
- Biomarker-first: annual baselines, 90-day reviews, actionable insights
- Guarantees: formulas meet the bar he set for elite athletes
THREE LAYERS
Lab1 combines three types of data to understand you completely.
LAYER 1: DNA
Your genetic code determines how your body processes nutrients.
We test 30 genetic markers that affect:
- Nutrient metabolism: How you convert vitamins into active forms
- Absorption efficiency: How well you uptake minerals
- Cellular protection: How you handle oxidative stress
- Inflammation response: How your immune system reacts
Example: The MTHFR Variant
If you have two copies of the C677T variant:
- Your body converts only 30% of folic acid to active folate
- You need methylfolate (the active form) instead
- 70% of supplements give you the wrong form
We test. We know. We give you methylfolate.
Genetics don't change.
We test once. Inform your formula forever.
30 Genetic Markers We Test
MTHFR
Folate metabolism
VDR
Vitamin D receptor
COMT
Neurotransmitter breakdown
FUT2
B12 absorption
SOD2
Antioxidant defense
APOE
Fat metabolism
CYP1A2
Caffeine metabolism
BCMO1
Beta-carotene conversion
+22 more
Complete genetic profile
Real Data from Real People
Average improvements after 6 months on Precision Path
LAYER 2: BIOMARKERS
Your blood reveals what's happening right now.
We test 45 biomarkers across five categories:
Energy & Metabolism
- Ferritin (iron storage)
- Vitamin B12, B6, Folate
- Vitamin D
- Magnesium
- Thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4)
Inflammation & Immunity
- hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein)
- Homocysteine
- White blood cell count
Metabolic Health
- Fasting glucose
- HbA1c (average blood sugar)
- Insulin
- Lipid panel (cholesterol, triglycerides)
Hormones
- Cortisol (stress hormone)
- DHEA (vitality marker)
- Sex hormones (testosterone, estradiol)
Cellular Health
- Omega-3 index
- CoQ10
- Glutathione (master antioxidant)
We retest every 3 months.
Track what's improving. Address what's emerging.
LAYER 3: YOU
Data is not enough.
Perfect ferritin but still exhausted at 2pm? Maybe you're sleeping 5 hours. Maybe you just started a high-stress job. Maybe you're training for a marathon.
Context changes everything.
Every Lab1 member has access to our care team—real humans who ask: How are you sleeping? What changed? How do you actually feel?
We formulate for all three.
Quality matters
Active Forms Only
Methylfolate instead of folic acid.
Methylcobalamin instead of cyanocobalamin.
Your body doesn't have to convert them.
Bioavailable Minerals
Magnesium glycinate (not oxide).
Zinc picolinate (not sulfate).
Forms your body actually absorbs.
Therapeutic Doses
Not RDA minimums (designed to prevent deficiency).
Therapeutic levels (designed to optimize function).
Third-Party Tested
Every batch tested for:
Heavy metals, microbes, potency, purity.
Certificates available on request.
No Fillers
No magnesium stearate.
No titanium dioxide.
No unnecessary binders.
Proper Ratios
Calcium:Magnesium at 2:1.
Zinc:Copper balanced.
Vitamin K2 with vitamin D.
Synergy matters.