Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Minerals play important roles in energy production, muscle function, nerve communication, and many other processes throughout the body.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis provides a look at mineral and trace-element patterns found in a small sample of hair. I use these findings alongside your health history, current concerns, and other information to help guide our conversations about mineral balance.
What I Look At
Essential Minerals
Reviewing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, and copper.
Mineral Balance
Looking at the relationships between minerals and the patterns that may deserve closer attention.
Additional Elements
Reviewing other elements measured in your hair sample, including certain heavy metals, and discussing what those findings may mean.
Mineral Relationships
Mineral Ratios
Relationships between calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, zinc, and copper can provide additional information beyond individual mineral levels.
Metabolism & Energy
Certain mineral ratios are used in HTMA interpretation to explore patterns associated with energy regulation and metabolic activity.
Digestion & Nutrient Utilization
Minerals are essential for digestive enzyme activity, stomach function, and nutrient metabolism. Mineral patterns can help guide questions about digestion, dietary intake, and nutrient utilization.
Stress Response
Mineral relationships may provide context for discussing stress, nutritional demands, and lifestyle patterns.
The Bigger Picture
I consider these findings alongside your health history, current concerns, and other assessments to help determine where additional support may be beneficial.
What’s Included
1. Your Hair Collection Kit
I'll mail you a collection kit with everything you need, along with simple instructions for collecting and returning your hair sample.
2. Laboratory Analysis
Your sample is analyzed for essential minerals, trace elements, and certain heavy metals. Laboratory results typically take 7–10 days after the sample is received.
3. Additional Mineral Insights
Your laboratory results are further reviewed using VYKON's mineral interpretation system to provide additional information about mineral relationships and patterns.
4. Your Personal Consultation
You will receive a detailed, easy to understand report along with the laboratory report. We'll review your findings together, discuss how they relate to your health history and concerns, and explore individualized recommendations for mineral support.
5. Your Next Steps
When appropriate, recommendations may include dietary adjustments, lifestyle adjustments, digestive support, or a personalized mineral supplement plan. Supplements are purchased separately.