SpectraCell Micronutrient testing is a blood test is a blood test that can be used to determine specific vitamin and mineral deficiencies within the cell where it is required for optimal health.

It measures 35 selected vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential nutrients needed for bone health and overall health and wellness.

Many people eat well and lead a healthy lifestyle, yet vitamin and mineral deficiencies may still occur.  Why?

• • Biochemical individuality: Each of us is unique and the nutrient requirements for one person may be different from another.
  • Absorption: If you do not absorb vitamins and minerals properly, you can have deficiencies.
  • Chronic Illness: Health conditions can be affected directly or indirectly by nutrient deficiencies
  • Aging: Our nutrient requirements at the age of 40, 50 and beyond are very different than what they were at the age 30
  • Lifestyle: excessive physical activity, prescription drugs, smoking, alcohol and sedentary habits all impact on nutrient demands.

The SpectraCell Micronutrient test can help determine what your unique body needs.

Digestive Stool Analysis can help to uncover certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. It can effectively identify enzyme insufficiency, inflammation in the GI tract, gut flora imbalances and overgrowth of yeast or pathological bacteria.  Any one of these issues can impair digestion and absorption of essential nutrients needed for bone health and optimal wellness.

Clinical indications for GI testing:

• • Burping, gas, bloating
  • Heartburn, indigestion, reflux
  • Constipation, loose stool/diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Unexplained fatigue, brain fog 
  • Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
  • Skin problems, like acne and rashes
  • Autoimmune diseases

A Digestive Stool Analysis is an essential tool for achieving optimal health of the bones and the entire body

Adrenal Stress Index is a saliva test that evaluates the cyclic release of stress hormones from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Excessive production of cortisol or elevated levels at the wrong time of the day, can create many dysfunctions in the body, including bone loss.

• • Abnormal release of stress hormones are known to compromise tissue healing by reducing tissue repair and increasing tissue breakdown
  • The adrenal rhythm also determines how well we build bone. High cortisol levels in the morning and/or at night, impair the rebuilding of our bones and make us more prone to osteoporosis. 

The adrenal rhythm can be affected by environmental and dietary influences, anxiety and emotional stress. 

Bone Biomarkers – There are several different bone biomarkers that can assess bone resorption and formation.

Useful for:

• • Assessing current state of bone loss and formation
  • Monitoring bone therapies