Metals & Minerals

A deeper look at mineral balance, electrolytes, and potential heavy metal exposure.

This simple at-home hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) evaluates essential minerals, trace elements, mineral relationships, and several potentially toxic metals. Because minerals are involved in energy production, muscle and nerve function, hydration, thyroid physiology, and many other processes, this test can provide another piece of information when looking at your overall nutritional and wellness picture.

What It Measures

  • Essential Minerals & Electrolytes: Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, phosphorus, iron, manganese, chromium, and selenium

  • Toxic Metals: Lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and aluminum

  • Additional Trace Elements: Nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, and lithium

  • Important Mineral Ratios: Including calcium/magnesium, sodium/potassium, calcium/potassium, zinc/copper, and calcium/phosphorus

  • Mineral Patterns: Looks at relationships among minerals that can be considered alongside nutrition, lifestyle, symptoms, and other health information

Why You May Want to Run It

This test may provide helpful information if you're experiencing concerns such as low energy, fatigue, difficulty managing stress, poor sleep, headaches, muscle symptoms, mood changes, or concerns about nutrient status or environmental metal exposure.

Rather than looking at one mineral by itself, HTMA provides a broader picture of mineral patterns and relationships while also screening for potential exposure to several heavy metals. Results can help guide areas that may be worth exploring further through nutrition, lifestyle changes, or additional testing.

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