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Essential B Vitamins & Homocysteine

Essential B Vitamins & Homocysteine

Checks vitamin B12 and folate, and adds homocysteine to show whether your body has enough of both to work with.

CHF 79One-time check-up 89

Price for Ahead members

  • Insights by Swiss physicians

  • Personalized action plan

  • Add tests or MRI imaging anytime

B12 and folate show how much is in your blood. Homocysteine shows whether it's enough for your cells.

  • TIME NEEDED

    15 minTaken during your blood draw, no extra time

  • HEALTH AREAS

    Energy, nerves and blood formation

  • BIOMARKERS TESTED

    3Vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine

  • PREPARATION REQUIRED

    Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand. Water is fine.

  • FOR WHOM

    18–80Adults on a plant-based diet, on metformin or acid-reducing medication, over 60, or with a borderline B12 result

Start with an Ahead check-up

Your yearly blood test with 80+ markers, read by a Swiss doctor. Follow your plan, then add tests or an MRI at member prices.

CHF 299/year

Test twice a year for CHF 499, or four times for CHF 899.

  • Insights by Swiss physicians

  • Personalized action plan

  • Add tests or MRI imaging anytime

  • Advanced blood test, 80+ biomarkers
  • Personal report & action plan
  • Member pricing on MRI and add-ons
  • Year-round prevention support
  • Upload existing lab data

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One time, on top of your Ahead membership

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Questions we could help with

Why can't I concentrate lately?

Low B12 or folate can affect focus. Testing checks your levels; other causes remain possible.

Could mood swings be linked to my nutrition?

B12 and folate support nerves. Testing detects low levels, but cannot explain mood changes alone.

My B12 came back borderline. Is that enough?

B vitamins support cell renewal. Testing checks for deficiency; skin changes may have other causes.

Why am I always tired?

Low B12 or folate can cause tiredness. Testing gives your doctor a clearer starting point.

How it works

Three simple steps to your blood test results

  1. Before your appointment

    Our team will review additional details so you're fully prepared — no referral needed.

  2. During your appointment

    The clinic team welcomes you and takes a small blood sample. Expect your visit to take about 15 minutes from start to finish.

  3. After your appointment

    Your blood is analyzed, and within 5–7 business days you receive a digital report and personalized health plan from our physicians.

Insurance

Your supplementary insurance may cover part of it

Many Swiss supplementary plans contribute to preventive check-ups. Pick your insurer and see in a minute what yours may cover.

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Groupe Mutuel
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Health reports without the headache

Medical data can be complex. Our interactive reports explain each result in simple terms with clear visuals.

Health report
Full-body MRI + 2 add-ons|13 October 2026
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38Biological age
1y
1 yr younger than your age at the time of testing (39).
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1.6%Heart risk score
Your 10-year cardiovascular risk is considered low-to-moderate (0%–2.5%).
89Biomarkers
12optimal73in range4out of range
10Results
1No finding5Observation4Minor
Summary
Prof. Dr. med. Olivio DonatiProf. Dr. med. Olivio Donati
Hello,

Your blood values are mostly in range; vitamin D is low.

Read more
1 clinical follow-upSpecialist consultation
2 health optimizationsExercise, Nutrition

Significance:No findingObservationMinorFollow-up recommended

Add to the same visit

The B-vitamins test can be combined with other Ahead tests during the same visit to maximize health insights.

Not sure where to start? Find out in 5 minutes.

Answer a few questions. We'll recommend how often to test, and the tests and check-ups to add on top of your Ahead membership.

  • Plan created by a Swiss doctor
  • Results in 5–7 days
  • Cancel anytime