Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a quantitative test that measures the mineral composition of hair, (precise to parts per million). It is a safe and non-invasive test that reflects the level of nutrients and toxic elements in body tissue.
It is regarded by many integrative doctors, naturopaths, nutritional therapists and vets as one of the most valuable screening tools available in everyday and preventative health care.
The test can screen for:
Nutritional Elements
Minerals are essential to health. They are the building blocks of life. Your body cannot make substances like proteins, hormones, antibodies, digestive juices and acids without them. Each nutritional mineral is essential for health and incorporated into molecules and compounds needed to keep our body functioning. A Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis will test for the following nutritional elements:
Calcium
Magnesium
Sodium
Potassium
Copper
Zinc
Phosphorus
Boron (Available at additional cost)
Iron
Manganese
Chromium
Selenium
Cobalt
Molybdenum
Sulphur
Additional Elements
Your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis also tests for 14 additional elements. Research suggests they are involved in digestive function, mood, kidney health, insulin sensitivity, skin health, antibacterial function and the metabolism of other minerals. Although there is less research for these elements, high levels still indicate potential toxicity and may interfere with nutritional elements and so act like toxic elements. And many additional elements are found in the manufacturing industry or in certain trades.
Germanium
Barium
Bismuth
Rubidium
Lithium
Nickel
Platinum
Thallium
Vanadium
Strontium
Tin
Titanium
Tungsten
Zirconium
Toxic Elements
Toxic Elements do not belong in the body as they have no known biological function. These will impact the absorption, retention, utilization and metabolic function of nutritional elements. These elements are antagonistic to nutritional elements and will displace them.
Uranium
Arsenic
Beryllium
Mercury
Cadmium
Lead
Aluminium
Antimony (Available at additional cost)