Biolyz offers saliva-based biomarker testing for professional sports teams, using mass spectrometry to analyze dozens of markers related to immunology, inflammation, sleep, hydration and psychological stress. Founded in 2021 by Marlon Millard, the company operates laboratories in Austria, Germany and England.
Athletes can provide samples in about a minute, with laboratory processing typically returning results within roughly 24 hours. Teams combine the data with other performance measures to help manage training loads and recovery. Biolyz works with clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, along with cycling teams and several U.K. soccer organizations. An April funding round supported construction of its third laboratory in England.
For teams, the service adds another source of internal-load data that can support more individualized performance decisions. Biolyz plans to expand into the U.S. in 2027 as it works to increase testing capacity and reduce logistical constraints.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Saliva-based Performance Monitoring
- Non-invasive biomarker sampling creates new pathways for continuous athlete assessment without disrupting training routines or requiring clinical settings.
- Rapid Recovery Analytics
- Faster lab turnaround times make physiological data more practical for short-term decisions around workload, recovery, and readiness.
- Personalized Training Intelligence
- Combining biomarker results with performance data expands the potential for highly individualized conditioning programs across elite sports environments.
Where This Applies
- Sports Technology
- Advanced biomarker platforms add a deeper layer of internal-load measurement to existing wearables, analytics tools, and team performance systems.
- Diagnostics
- Saliva testing broadens diagnostic applications beyond traditional medical use cases by positioning lab-grade analysis within high-frequency performance contexts.
- Professional Sports
- Elite clubs gain access to more granular health and recovery insights that can influence roster management, injury prevention, and competitive preparation.
