Why is Vitamin B12 extra important with age?

Absorption in the stomach worsens with age and during treatment with acid blockers or metformin. Deficiency causes fatigue, dizziness, and sometimes tingling in the hands and feet.

Does a senior package suit me?

Tests designed for seniors are aimed at people aged 65 and up. If you are younger, a broad adult package is better suited.

Does the health check replace my regular medical checks?

No. It is a supplement that provides a broad overview. If you have a chronic illness or drug treatment, you should continue with the checks your doctor has prescribed.

How often should I test myself?

Annually, so that changes in kidney function, haemoglobin (Hb), and blood sugar are detected while they are still small.

Health check after 60 – what should be included?

After 60 years of age, a health check should monitor kidney function (creatinine and eGFR), blood lipids, HbA1c, blood status with ferritin, TSH, as well as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. For men, PSA is included. At this age, it is just as important to detect deficiencies that cause fatigue and dizziness as it is to monitor heart and kidney health, and an annual check makes changes visible in time.

What becomes more important with age

Kidney function declines naturally, which affects how medications are dosed. The absorption of Vitamin B12 worsens for many, especially during treatment with acid blockers or metformin, and can cause fatigue, dizziness, and tingling. Haemoglobin (Hb) should be monitored as anaemia in older people always needs an explanation.

What should be included

A broad package is justified, as several systems should be monitored simultaneously and symptoms are easily attributed to age.

Kidneys: creatinine and eGFR.
Heart and vessels: cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides.
Blood sugar: HbA1c.
Haemoglobin (Hb) and iron: haemoglobin (Hb), ferritin.
Thyroid and vitamins: TSH, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.
Men: PSA.

Interpret the results together with healthcare services

If you have drug treatment or chronic illness, test results should be viewed together with your regular healthcare contact. A private health check is a supplement that provides a broad overview, not a replacement for the checks your doctor has prescribed.

Newly discovered anaemia or iron deficiency at this age should always be investigated further within healthcare services.

Frequently asked questions

Which tests are most important after 60?: Kidney function (creatinine and eGFR), blood lipids, HbA1c, blood status with ferritin, TSH, as well as Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. For men, PSA is included.
Why is Vitamin B12 extra important with age?: Absorption in the stomach worsens with age and during treatment with acid blockers or metformin. Deficiency causes fatigue, dizziness, and sometimes tingling in the hands and feet.
Does a senior package suit me?: Tests designed for seniors are aimed at people aged 65 and up. If you are younger, a broad adult package is better suited.
Does the health check replace my regular medical checks?: No. It is a supplement that provides a broad overview. If you have a chronic illness or drug treatment, you should continue with the checks your doctor has prescribed.
How often should I test myself?: Annually, so that changes in kidney function, haemoglobin (Hb), and blood sugar are detected while they are still small.

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Last updated: 2026-09-09