Baze Company Overview 

Started in 2014 by two biotech and healthcare industry veterans, Baze is a solution to a supplement industry that is more focused on profits than patients. The platform’s founders were frustrated by the low quality of supplements available and the unavailability of accurate testing. 

While there’s no shortage of health supplements on the market, vitamins are often prescribed to patients with little data to back up recommendations. Many patients also take handfuls of supplements without first finding out if they have a deficiency. Enter: Baze. 

The platform’s team developed Baze’s system for more than four years. They’re committed to reevaluating their recommendations and testing procedures to ensure that patients get the most up-to-date care possible. 

Using an MIT-developed blood testing device, patients collect blood samples and test nutrient levels. Instructions are easy to follow and safe. Patients simply collect their samples and mail them to an approved lab for analysis. Test results are available within a few days.

Is Baze Right For You? 

Baze tests for more than a dozen health concerns and conditions. This online testing company can help you catch symptoms before they turn into chronic conditions, from seemingly harmless conditions (such as insomnia, dry skin, and lack of endurance) to severe (such as immune disorders, stress, and low sex drive). Baze’s tests are ideal for anyone who is concerned with the following issues:

• Bone health
• Cognitive function
• Energy
• Hair, skin, and nail treatments
• Immunity
• Joints
• Libido
• Fertility
• Longevity
• Sleep issues
• Stress
• Strength & endurance

Is Baze Credible?

Baze was founded by Isam Haddad and Philipp Schulte, two people who believed that the healthcare industry was flooded with supplements that may or may not have a positive impact on patients’ health. 

The company’s mission is to offer high-quality nutrition advice to patients and rely on patient feedback to ensure supplements are working. 

Baze is led by a scientific advisory board that advises the platform on techniques and ongoing research. The team invested five years in creating Baze and continually ensures the platform is offering the best possible medical advice. Board members have been featured in Eating Well, Women’s Health, Well + Good, and U.S. News & World Report. 

The platform only hires registered dieticians and certified and licensed doctors.

Doctors and dieticians ensure all treatments are backed by science. It’s also important for doctors to possess a stellar bedside manner as patients are more likely to divulge important health information to doctors they trust. 

Dieticians recommend supplements to each patient based on that person’s unique health profile. 

Most people take a long list of vitamins and supplements based solely on guesswork. Basing supplement recommendations on data is much safer than guessing which vitamins and nutrients a patient needs. 

All supplements are tested according to the FDA guidelines. Baze maintains high standards for potency, efficacy, and safety. Supplements are free of GMOs, gluten, lactose, and artificial colors.

Baze keeps all personal info protected by using a safe, encrypted platform. Of course, they never share, sell, or exchange a patient’s data or health information; patients may share data with their doctors within the app. The platform is also HIPAA compliant. 

Healthcare Conditions Treated by Baze  

While Baze treats a long list of symptoms, the list of vitamin deficiencies it tackles is slightly shorter. Vitamin deficiencies can lead to myriad health concerns, which means that balancing even one deficiency can help ease a cluster of symptoms. Baze treats the following vitamin deficiencies on its platform:

• Choline
• Chromium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Omega-3
• Selenium
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Zinc

How Does Baze Work?

Baze simply analyzes blood samples and makes health recommendations based on your current vitamin levels. Simply sign up for an account on the website, and fill out a brief questionnaire. Explain your symptoms and list out your health goals. 

Baze will send you a lab analysis kit with a blood draw device, and you get the results in just a few easy steps.

1. Draw Your Blood
   
   Use the device to draw blood (yes, instructions are provided!). It only takes five minutes to collect your sample. Then, send your sample to the testing center.
   
   
2. Get Your Results
   
   The lab will analyze the sample, and a dietician will reach out to you to recommend supplements based on the nutrient levels in your sample.
   
   
3. Access Your Results
   
   Your results will remain in your account in the app to review at your leisure (and share with your doctor).
   
   
4. Get Your supplements
   
   Supplements are mailed right to your door; each day’s supplements are organized by packets. Take one packet a day to get all your recommended vitamins.
   
   
5. Get On-Going Support
   
   Measure nutrient levels four times a year, and adjust your supplement dosage. Remeasuring ensures your nutrient recommendations will stay current with your changing lifestyle (you may need more water if you’re exercising more!).
   
   Dieticians can get a better idea of your biochemistry over time and keep your recommendations relevant.
   
   
6. Change Your Lifestyle
   
   Get lifestyle recommendations to keep your body’s nutrient levels in an optimal range. Your doctor may recommend activities such as exercise, quitting smoking, or dietary changes. 

Just some of the nutrients measured include:

• Choline
• Chromium
• Omega-3
• Selenium
• Vitamin E
• Zinc

Examples of common supplements recommended include:

• Ashwagandha
• Elderberry
• L-Theanine
• Rhodiola
• Turmeric

Baze recommends herbal supplements that help balance the body’s nutrients naturally. You won’t get any prescriptions with harsh side effects (or over-the-counter remedies with names your kids can’t pronounce) on this platform. 

Baze Does NOT treat Some Conditions 

Baze offers telehealth nutrient deficiency test services and doesn’t replace your primary healthcare provider. This platform provides testing and diagnosis of such deficiencies but doesn’t provide the following services:

• Emergency healthcare services (call 911)
• Urgent care services (check out digital clinics)
• Primary care services (See a list of online primary care doctors)

While Baze is a solid option for anyone who needs extra energy, better quality sleep, and overall health tracking, it isn’t an online doctor. 

How Much Does Baze Cost? 

Baze offers several price points for its testing kits. The more testing kits you order, the less money you’ll pay for each test. 

Nutrient Test Kit: $129

Baze nutrient test kits include:

• One nutrient test
• Lab analysis
• Monthly supplements
• Regular retesting
• Dietician consultations
• Free shipping and returns

Baze Subscription: $15/month and $99 per test

Baze subscriptions include:

• One nutrient test
• Lab analysis
• Monthly supplements
• Regular retesting (RDs will adjust supplements)
• Dietician consultations
• Free shipping and returns
• Free month of five personalized supplements
• No fees

Baze offers a money-back guarantee; if your levels are healthy, you will get a refund for your testing costs!

What Do We Think About Baze?

We’re really impressed overall with Baze’s offerings. At-home testing kits have come a long way in the past few years, and we’re happy to see that most of them also include options for drawing blood at home. The blood draw kit offered with Baze’s plans goes above and beyond by offering a fool-proof device that even those squeamish of blood can use. 

Baze reviews mention how patients love getting personalized supplements prepackaged for daily use. The idea that patients spend a little bit of money on preventative care to avoid urgent health concerns down the line is a topic we’re extremely passionate about, too. 

The only downside to this platform we can think of is that there’s a bit of additional waste since supplements are packaged in daily doses. As long as Baze uses environmentally-friendly packing materials, we can get behind its excess packaging. 

If you’re feeling sluggish, depressed, suffering from insomnia, or are simply concerned about developing chronic illnesses down the road, take Baze’s vitamin deficiency test. Since you don’t pay anything if you don’t have any deficiencies, there’s virtually no risk to trying out this service.