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Biosignature Assessment • Poliquin BioSignature Modulation
BioSignature Assessment — Hormonal Body Fat Mapping in Toronto
A 12-site diagnostic that identifies exactly where your body stores fat and which hormonal imbalances are driving it. The science is called Biosignature Modulation — connecting skinfold measurements at 12 body sites to hormonal patterns (cortisol, insulin, estrogen and more) to build a targeted fat loss protocol from your own data. Used as the diagnostic backbone for every transformation program at Arzadon. Administered by Jay Arzadon — CSCS, Poliquin Level 2 certified, 350+ transformations since 2017.
What Is Biosignature Modulation?
Developed by the late Charles Poliquin, Biosignature Modulation is a science-based system that connects where you store body fat with specific hormonal imbalances. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, Biosignature gives your coach a precise map of what is happening inside your body.
Using precision fat calipers, we perform a 12-site body fat test. Each site on your body correlates with a specific hormone — cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and growth hormone. The pattern of fat storage reveals which hormones are out of balance, allowing us to target the root cause rather than just the symptoms.
The result is a custom nutrition, supplementation, and exercise plan designed specifically for your hormonal profile. This is not guesswork — it is data-driven body composition optimization.
Hormonal Mapping
Where you store fat reveals why you store fat
Cortisol
Umbilical (belly)
Insulin
Suprailiac (love handles)
Estrogen
Quadriceps & hamstrings
Testosterone
Chest & triceps
Thyroid
Mid-axillary (ribs)
Growth Hormone
Knee & calf
The Process
How It Works
01
The Measurement
Using precision fat calipers, your coach measures skinfold thickness at 12 specific sites across your body. Each measurement is recorded to the millimeter for accuracy.
02
Hormonal Mapping
Each site correlates with specific hormones — cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and growth hormone. Your body fat pattern reveals which hormones may be out of balance.
03
Custom Protocol
Based on your results, we create a personalized nutrition, supplementation, and exercise plan targeting your specific hormonal imbalances to shed stubborn fat.
Biosignature Pattern Estimator
Where are you storing it?#
Body fat isn't evenly distributed. Where you carry it is a signal. Enter your current body fat percentage and waist measurement to see which hormonal pattern your distribution suggests, which biosignature sites to prioritize, and where to start.
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Category: Healthy
Risk level: Low· thresholds: 37" moderate / 40" high
This tool estimates a dominant pattern based on two surface-level inputs. A full 14-site biosignature assessment gives the complete picture. These results are not medical advice.
Estimated Pattern
Performance / Growth Hormone Pattern
Dominant signal: Growth Hormone
Priority Biosignature Sites
KneeCalfChest
At healthy or lean body fat levels, the biosignature focus shifts to the growth hormone sites (knee, calf). These sites are the last to reduce under fat loss and respond slowest to protocol changes. If they are elevated relative to total body fat, it points toward GH suppression — driven by high-GI nutrition, sleep fragmentation, or chronically elevated insulin.
Where to Start
- ·Casein protein before bed (30-40g)
- ·No high-GI foods in the 2 hrs before sleep
- ·Maintain Zone 2 cardio 4+ hrs/week
- ·VO2 max test to confirm aerobic base
Unlock Your Hormonal Blueprint
Stop fighting stubborn fat with generic plans. Find out which hormones are holding you back and get a targeted protocol.
Map Your Body FatBook Your Biosignature Assessment
Find out which hormones are holding you back. We will reach out within 24 hours to schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biosignature Modulation?
Biosignature Modulation is a system developed by the late Charles Poliquin that correlates body fat stored at specific sites with hormonal imbalances. By measuring skinfold thickness at 12 sites using precision calipers, your coach can identify which hormones may be out of balance and design a targeted nutrition, supplement, and exercise plan to address them.
How is this different from a regular body fat test?
A standard body fat test gives you a single number — your overall body fat percentage. Biosignature goes deeper by mapping where you store fat and why. Each of the 12 sites corresponds to specific hormones (cortisol, insulin, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, growth hormone). This allows us to create a targeted protocol rather than a generic plan.
How long does the assessment take?
The assessment itself takes approximately 30-45 minutes, including the 12-site skinfold measurement, a review of your results, and an initial discussion of your customized protocol.
Who should get a Biosignature assessment?
Anyone struggling with stubborn fat that does not respond to diet and exercise, anyone curious about hormonal health, or anyone wanting a data-driven approach to body composition. It is especially valuable if you carry fat in specific areas despite being consistent with training and nutrition.
How often should I get re-tested?
We recommend re-testing every 4-6 weeks. This allows us to track progress, adjust your protocol, and confirm that the hormonal imbalances are improving based on measurable changes in your skinfold readings.
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