Mineral Analysis

Vitamins get a lot of attention, but it’s really minerals that deserve the spotlight. Minerals are the ground floor, the foundation, of everything we are made of. Mineral levels become skewed over time for various reasons. Stress, poor dietary choices, medications, and reduced mineral content of food are the biggest culprits.

Tissue testing for minerals is very different than blood testing. Blood testing for minerals is a good indicator of the transport of minerals to and from the storage areas of the body (extracellular). Tissue mineral analysis is a good indicator of storage and the metabolic processes occurring within the cells (intracellular).

By correcting mineral levels and ratios, we can often increase metabolic health, and many health problems can resolve. This is really fixing a root cause of health issues – an idea on which I base my practice.

I offer Mineral Analysis to my clients as a way to better target dietary and supplement recommendations. It gives me information about how various nutrients are impacting metabolism, digestion, blood sugar regulation, hormone balance, and other body functions.

Dietary changes are crucial to changing mineral patterns, so the test is always combined with nutrition counseling. I also recommend a repeat test in 3-6 months to monitor changes and adjust supplements. I offer discounts for subsequent testing.

Mineral analysis is the most complex lab test you will ever come across, which is why it can give so many answers while also not being “a magic pill.” Depending on your age and lifestyle, repleting depleted storage of minerals can take time. Imagine how long it takes to replenish a savings account accumulated over a lifetime – and how quickly you can spend it!