Self-serve panel · No consultation

Vegetarian & vegan diet blood test · Zurich & Geneva

Vegetarian Diet
Check-Up
thrive, don't
just survive.

A plant-based diet is one of the best things you can do for your health — but a few nutrients are harder to get without meat, fish or dairy. This panel checks the 17 markers that matter most for vegetarians and vegans, so you can catch a gap before it turns into fatigue or a deficiency.

Biomarkers 17Plant-based focus
Results 2–3 daysAverage turnaround
Prescription NoneRequired
Available in Zurich & Geneva2 clinics
Price CHF 199All-inclusive

Iron · Ferritin · Transferrin

Iron profile

Vitamin B12

Energy & nerves

Vitamin D · B9

Vitamin levels

Calcium

Bone health

CBC · TSH

Blood count & thyroid

The nutrients a plant-based plate can quietly miss.

Going meat-free is a genuinely healthy choice — typically higher in fibre, antioxidants and unsaturated fats, and linked to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But a handful of nutrients are either absent from plants or much harder for the body to absorb, and deficiencies build slowly and silently.

Vitamin B12 comes almost entirely from animal products. Plant iron (non-heme) is far less absorbable than the iron in meat, so this panel reads your full iron profile — ferritin, iron, transferrin and saturation — not just one number. Vitamin D and calcium guard bone strength, and a full blood count plus TSH round out the picture, since low iron and thyroid issues both show up as unexplained fatigue.

Catch a shortfall early and it is usually an easy fix — a fortified food or a supplement. Left unchecked, the same gap can cost you energy, focus and long-term health. This check-up turns "I think my diet is balanced" into something you can actually see.

Before your draw: fast for 8–12 hours, stay hydrated with water, and avoid alcohol, fatty foods and intense exercise the day before, so your results reflect your true baseline.

Full iron profile
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Calcium
Complete blood count
Thyroid (TSH)

Our Vegetarian Diet Check-up details

🧬 17 Biomarkers

Every biomarker links to a detailed explanation on our website, so you understand exactly what is measured and why it matters for a plant-based diet. Click any category to expand it.

Pricing

One price.
No prescription.

A focused plant-based panel at a fixed price — no hidden fees, no GP referral. Results within 2–3 days with a clear report that turns each marker into something you can act on at your next meal.

199 CHF

All-inclusive · No prescription needed

  • 17 plant-based biomarkers analysed
  • Blood draw at our Zurich or Geneva clinic
  • Results within 2–3 days by email
  • Personalised report with plain-language guidance
  • Access to your results on the Kiro platform
  • No GP referral required

Self-serve · No appointment with a nutritionist

How it works

Book online

Choose your clinic — Zurich city centre or Geneva Meyrin — and a time slot. No GP referral required. Booking takes under 2 minutes.

Come in for your draw

The blood draw takes under 10 minutes. Fast for 8–12 hours beforehand for accurate readings. Water is fine.

Receive your results

Results by email within 2–3 days, with a report that explains each marker in plain language — not just numbers. Also available on the Kiro platform.

Adjust your diet

Use the readings to fine-tune your food choices, fortified products or supplements. If any marker needs follow-up, your report spells out the next step.

FAQs

Frequently
asked
questions

Which nutrients should vegetarians and vegans monitor?
The ones most often low on a plant-based diet are vitamin B12 (found mainly in animal products), iron and ferritin (plant, non-heme iron is less absorbable), and vitamin D and calcium. This check-up is built specifically to track these, alongside a full blood count and thyroid, so your plant-based lifestyle supports long-term health.
Is it possible to get all your nutrients without eating meat?
Yes, but it takes planning. Many nutrients are abundant in plants, while a few — like B12 or heme iron — are absent or less bioavailable in a meat-free diet. Fortified foods and supplements help, and a regular blood test confirms you are actually getting enough rather than assuming you are.
Why is iron measured with several markers?
A single iron reading can be misleading. This panel measures ferritin (your iron stores), iron itself, transferrin and transferrin saturation together, which distinguishes truly low stores from a temporary dip and catches deficiency before it becomes anaemia — especially relevant on a plant-based diet where iron is harder to absorb.
Does this work for vegans as well as vegetarians?
Yes. The markers most at risk on a fully plant-based (vegan) diet — B12, iron, vitamin D and calcium — are exactly the ones this panel focuses on, so it suits both vegetarians and vegans. If you also want a broader health picture, the Essential Check-up adds organ function, cholesterol and blood sugar.
How often should I test on a plant-based diet?
Once a year is a sensible baseline for most people. If you have recently switched to a vegetarian or vegan diet, are pregnant, train intensively, or are correcting a known deficiency, testing every 4 to 6 months lets you see whether your changes are working.

Nourish your body with confidence

Eat plants.
Know your numbers.

17 biomarkers for vegetarians and vegans. Results in 2–3 days. No prescription needed. Available in Zurich and Geneva.

CHF 199 · Zurich & Geneva