Direct measurement of the endothelial glycocalyx (EGX) is mainly limited to research settings, so it isn’t part of a routine at-home or in-clinic test. Instead, you can assess and track related aspects of vascular health — including healthy blood pressure, microcirculation and nitric oxide status. These measurements are tools to reflect how well your vascular system is functioning generally, and therefore also indicate endothelial glycocalyx health.

Key takeaways

• Direct measurement of the endothelial glycocalyx is primarily a research method, not a routine test.
• For everyday assessment, the practical focus is on related vascular signals: including microcirculation, blood pressure, and nitric oxide status.*
• Saliva nitric oxide test strips offer a simple, at-home way to check and track your nitric oxide status.
• You can support the endothelial glycocalyx (EGX) through everyday habits and with Arterosil HP® with MonitumRS®.

Can you measure the endothelial glycocalyx directly?

Direct measurement of the overall health of the endothelial glycocalyx is primarily a research method. There isn’t an easily accessible consumer or clinical test that measures systemic endothelial glycocalyx health. For everyday assessment, the practical focus is on related vascular signals: including standard assessments like blood pressure status, how your microcirculation is doing and your nitric oxide status.*

How do I assess my microcirculation?

Microcirculation is the flow of blood through your smallest vessels, and it’s one of the most useful windows into everyday vascular health. You can learn the simple signs of healthy microcirculation and how it’s assessed in Calroy’s education center.

How do I check my nitric oxide status?

Nitric oxide status can be checked simply at home using saliva nitric oxide test strips, which give a quick read you can track over time. Nitric oxide is a molecule naturally produced by the body that helps blood vessels relax and helps support normal circulation.*

Optimal nitric oxide levels have been shown to:

• Support a healthy cardiovascular system*
• Support and maintain blood pressure in the normal range*
• Support healthy circulation*

Calroy’s 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips make this quick to do at home, so you can check your status and track it over time.

How do practitioners assess nitric oxide status?

The fastest and easiest way clinicians measure nitric oxide is by using salivary test strips as part of a cardiovascular wellness plan. These affordable and quick tests allow clinicians and individuals to monitor status over time to personalize each individual’s vascular health plan.

How do I track vascular health over time?

The most practical approach is to pair simple checks including nitric oxide test strips and awareness of your microcirculation with supportive daily habits. A low-glycemic and low-salt diet, regular movement, stress management, and healthy sleep all support vascular health.

From there, you can add targeted support. Arterosil HP® with MonitumRS® supports the endothelial glycocalyx, and Vascanox HP® with Noxa24® supports nitric oxide production.* 

Frequently asked questions

Can you test or measure the endothelial glycocalyx?

Direct measurement of the endothelial glycocalyx is mainly a research method, so it isn’t a routine test. For everyday use, you can assess other aspects of vascular health as a proxy, including microcirculatory health, blood pressure and nitric oxide status.

What can I track to gauge my vascular and glycocalyx health?

Three practical signals are your nitric oxide status — easily checked with saliva test strips, your microcirculatory health, and your blood pressure. Tracking these markers over time gives you a useful picture of your vascular wellness.

How do I check nitric oxide at home?

You can check nitric oxide status at home with saliva nitric oxide test strips, such as Calroy’s 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips.

How do practitioners assess nitric oxide status?

Practitioners use salivary nitric oxide test strips and blood biomarkers within a cardiovascular wellness plan to track status and personalize vascular support.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.