Micronutrient consultation and testing is now available!
Do you take any nutritional supplements? Do you really need them? Do they cover everything? Are you really getting all nutrients you need?
Did you know that vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant deficiencies have been shown to surpress many of the functions of the immune system, something that can contribute to diseases such as: Arthritis, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and diabetes?
Note that the standard test results given by most primary care doctors do not measure if all nutrients are properly functioning within the body. But now there is one blood test that you can use to find out exactly what nutrients you need. SpectraCell Laboratories has developed “an exclusive, patented micronutrient test that measures the function of selected vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential micronutrients within your white blood cells.” This analysis reveals ones functional nutrient status over a much longer time period than most other conventional nutrient testing.
You could be deficient in the following vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential micronutrients and not even know it:
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Biotin, Folate, Pantothenate
Minerals: Calcium Magnesium, Zinc, Copper
Amino Acids: Asparagine, Glutamine, Serine
Antioxidants: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Coenzye Q10, Cysteine, Glutathione, Selenium, Vitamin E
Carbohydrate Metabolism: Chromium, Fructose Sensitivity, Glucose-Insulin Metabolism
Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid
Metabolites: Choline, Inositol, Carnitine
Note that even if you have a balanced diet, exercise, and take multivitamin pills, this still could be worth looking into, as you could still have some deficiencies. Why? There are many factors. Every person is metabolically and biochemically unique, and thus the micronutrient requirements for one person could be quite different from another. Even if you do eat a balanced diet, your body may not absorb several essential micronutrients properly. Aging changes your micronutrient needs; your requirements at 30 will be quite different from those at 40 and 50. Furthermore your lifestyle has a huge impact on your micronutrient needs.
Part of your test could be covered through your insurance. Make a consultation appointment with us by calling (949) 302-5921 to find out how this test can help you. Feel free to email any questions to [email protected].