Micronutrient Testing – Blood Test
Summary
SpectraCell's micronutrient testing is a next generation blood test for measuring specific vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential micronutrients within an individual's white blood cells. It measures how micronutrients are actually functioning within the blood versus just measure static blood levels. Static blood levels are not always representative indicators for assessing cell metabolism and utilization. This particular test is the gold standard for this highly sophisticated test.
Why Test for Micronutrients
Overwhelming scientific evidence confirms that micronutrient deficiencies are associated with disease processes and the overall condition of one’s health. Vitamin, mineral and antioxidant deficiencies have been linked to arthritis, Parkinson's, alcoholism/substance abuse, behavioral disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue, macular degeneration, diabetes, immune disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and osteoporosis.
Who Can Benefit from Micronutrient Testing
People may be deficient in micronutrients and not even know it. Studies have shown that 50% of patients taking a multivitamin are functionally deficient in one or more essential nutrients that are vital to long-term health. Scientific evidence also confirms such deficiencies are associated with disease processes and the overall condition of your health. Deficiencies suppress the function of the immune system and contribute to degenerative processes. So, anyone who is interested in feeling his or her best can benefit from these tests.
What Specific Micronutrients Does This Test Measure
B Complex Vitamins
- vitamin B1 (thiamin)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
- Folate
- Pantothenate
- Biotin
Amino Acids
- serine
- glutamine
- asparagine
Metabolites
- choline
- inositol
- carnitine
Fatty Acids
- oleic acid
Other Vitamins
- vitamin D (ergocalciferol)
- vitamin A (retinol)
Minerals
- calcium
- zinc
- copper
- magnesium
Carbohydrate Metabolism
- glucose-insulin interaction
- fructose sensitivity
- chromium
Antioxidants
- glutathione
- cysteine
- coenzyme C10 (coQ10)
- selenium
- vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
- alpha lipoic acid
- vitamin C
Spectrox
- total antioxidant function
Talk to your health care provider about having a micronutrient test done!