Canary Club was founded in 2006 by Dr. Richard Shames, an expert in endocrinology and metabolism. Driven by the desire to empower individuals to take charge of their own health, Dr. Shames developed innovative hormone testing methods that could easily be done at home. The idea was simple: allow people to measure their hormone levels through non-invasive samples like saliva and dried blood spots, giving them the tools to monitor and improve their overall health.
Before our inception, the field of hormone therapy had already made significant strides, starting with the first use of sheep thyroid hormone in humans in 1891. However, with advancements in technology and personalized medicine emerging in the 2000s, Dr. Shames saw an opportunity to provide people with more accurate, easy-to-use hormone testing, marking a new era in how we approach hormone health.
While hormone health was traditionally seen as a women’s issue, we recognized the lack of attention paid to men’s hormonal health. As such, the company developed products like the HIS AdvancePlus Hormone Panel, designed specifically to address men’s unique needs. This panel, created in collaboration with the ZRT Laboratory, examines various factors impacting men’s health, including reproductive function, mood, muscle mass, libido, and prostate health.

Why Choose Canary Club Products?
- Innovative Testing Methods
We offer easy, accurate hormone testing through at-home kits, allowing users to track their hormone levels in the most convenient way possible. Whether it’s through saliva, dried blood spots, or the newly introduced dried urine tests, these methods provide a comprehensive picture of hormonal and metabolic health.
The introduction of mass spectrometry technology in the 2010s allowed Canary Club to enhance its offerings further. This technology, used in the Neurotransmitter Hormone Panel, measures neurotransmitters with a high degree of accuracy. It plays a crucial role in helping professionals manage conditions like anxiety and depression, often without the need for pharmaceuticals.

