Metabolic Phenotype Diagnosis

Rate the following based on how you have felt in the last 30 days.
0 = Never | 1 = Rarely | 2 = Sometimes | 3 = Often

1. THE DOPAMINE ENGINE (Motivation)
1. I know what I need to do, but I can’t make myself start.
2. Things I used to enjoy feel flat or effortful.
3. I feel mentally slower or less sharp than normal.
4. I get distracted easily or lose my train of thought.
5. I rely on caffeine to feel “normal” (not energized — just normal).
6. I feel like I’m going through the motions.
7. Even small tasks feel disproportionately heavy.
8. I dread tasks I used to crush effortlessly.
2. THE STRESS ENGINE (HPA Axis)
1. I wake up unrefreshed no matter how long I sleep.
2. My stress tolerance is dramatically lower than it used to be.
3. I feel wired and tired at the same time.
4. I have afternoon crashes or unpredictable energy dips.
5. I overreact to things that never used to bother me.
6. I get overwhelmed easily or feel “thin-skinned.”
7. I feel anxious or tense without a clear trigger.
8. I feel emotionally volatile or “on edge.”
3. THE ENERGY ENGINE (Mitochondria)
1. I get fatigued faster than I should for my workload.
2. My stamina is lower — mentally or physically.
3. I feel “slowed down” compared to 6–12 months ago.
4. I hit a wall in the afternoon or early evening.
5. I feel like my body or brain is dragging, even when motivated.
6. Exercise recovery is slower or more draining.
7. I crash harder after stress than I used to.
8. My energy is inconsistent or unpredictable day to day.
4. GUT-BRAIN INFLAMMATION
1. I experience bloating, cramping, or digestive shifts I didn’t used to have.
2. My digestion is unpredictable under stress.
3. I feel foggy or mentally dull after meals.
4. I have food reactions that didn’t exist before.
5. My stomach reacts when I’m overwhelmed.
6. I feel inflammation or puffiness in my body.
7. My mood or focus changes based on what I eat.
8. I feel “inflamed” or reactive without knowing why.
5. SLEEP ARCHITECTURE COLLAPSE
1. I sleep but don’t feel restored when I wake up.
2. I wake up during the night, even briefly.
3. My sleep feels light or shallow.
4. I wake earlier than I want to and can’t fall back asleep.
5. I rely on stimulants to compensate for poor sleep.
6. I feel mentally slower or emotionally thinner after poor sleep.
7. My sleep schedule is inconsistent or irregular.
8. My sleep quality dropped dramatically in the last 6–12 months.
6. HORMONAL RHYTHM INSTABILITY
1. My mood is more unstable or irritable than usual.
2. My motivation drops without warning.
3. My libido has noticeably changed.
4. I feel more reactive or less resilient.
5. My sleep feels more disrupted by stress or cycle changes.
6. My weight or body composition shifted unexpectedly.
7. My energy varies based on cycle, stress, or time of day.
8. I feel “off” in a way I can’t fully explain.
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