Hair metal and mineral analysis by Nutripath measures nutrient and toxic metal content of hair. As the constituents of the hair are determined by the entry of substances from external sources and from substances that enter it from the blood stream, hair makes an ideal medium for analysis.
 
Hair can contain minerals and metals and can accumulate over long periods of time. A wide range of metals and minerals can be measured in one sample to provide status of cellular activity and nutrient metabolism. Every physiological function in the body is catalysed by minerals.
 
Since the structure of hair remains unchanged, the minerals are fixed in the hair and levels in hair do not significantly change once that portion of hair has grown. The analysis accurately provides concentrations of minerals that have accumulated in the hair tissue over the hair growth period, approximately one to three months.
 
Heavy metals toxicity can be caused by exposure to pollution, chemicals and poisons. It is a growing threat to the population as metals deposit in body tissues leading significant developmental, neurological damage and potentially being passed down to offspring.  Heavy metal toxicities can also lead to numerous health conditions including those affecting the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, muscle, skeletal, skin and nervous systems.
Analytes
Toxic Metals
Ag
Al
As
Cd
Hg
Ni
Pb
Sn
Minerals
Ca
Cr
Cu
Fe
Mg
Mn
Se
Zn
Test Method
ICP-MS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)
 
Common Conditions
Skin and Dermatological Health
Allergies
Skin conditions
Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular Disease
Other Health Conditions
Immune and inflammatory condition
Metabolic syndrome
Muscular skeletal conditions
Infertility or pregnancy loss
Toxicity
Autoimmune and Immune System
Immune dysfunction
Mental and Emotional Health
 
The test will be ordered and posted out to you to do and post back (Postage paid). The whole process takes around 4 weeks depending on shipping times.
The Results will be emailed to you and your then invited to book in for a consultation with Holliea if you wish to discuss your results further.