Heavy Metals & Essential Elements

This test evaluates toxic heavy metal exposure and essential mineral levels using a combination of blood spot and dried urine samples. It helps identify nutrient imbalances and toxic metal accumulation that can impact overall health, metabolism, and cognitive function.

Benefits:

✅ Evaluates Thyroid Health – Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones (T3 & T4), which regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. Low levels may indicate hypothyroidism or iodine deficiency.

✅ Identifies Iodine Deficiency or Excess – Both too little and too much iodine can negatively impact thyroid function, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, dry skin, and hair thinning.

✅ Supports Hormonal Balance – Iodine is not only vital for the thyroid but also plays a role in breast health, reproductive function, and detoxification of excess estrogen.

✅ Non-Invasive & Convenient – Uses a dried urine sample, making it an easy at-home test without the need for a blood draw.

✅ Guides Nutritional & Supplementation Needs – Results help determine if dietary adjustments or iodine supplementation are necessary to maintain optimal thyroid and metabolic health.

Key Markers Tested:

• Blood Spot (Essential & Toxic Elements):

  • Zinc – Supports immune health, wound healing, and hormone regulation; deficiencies can affect metabolism and skin health.
  • Copper – Important for red blood cell production and brain function, but imbalances can lead to oxidative stress.
  • Magnesium – Vital for muscle relaxation, nerve function, and stress regulation; low levels contribute to fatigue and sleep disturbances.
  • Selenium – A key antioxidant that supports thyroid function and immune response.
  • Cadmium – A toxic metal found in cigarette smoke and industrial pollution; can damage kidneys and bones over time.
  • Mercury – A neurotoxin that affects brain function, immune system health, and hormone balance; exposure comes from fish, dental fillings, and industrial sources.

• Dried Urine (Essential & Toxic Elements):

  • Iodine – Critical for thyroid hormone production and metabolic regulation.
  • Bromine – A potential thyroid disruptor found in pesticides, baked goods, and flame retardants.
  • Selenium – Assesses selenium excretion to determine overall antioxidant and thyroid support status.
  • Lithium – An essential trace element for mood stability and brain function; low levels may contribute to anxiety or depression.
  • Arsenic – A toxic element found in contaminated water, rice, and seafood; linked to neurological and immune issues.
  • Cadmium – Monitors kidney burden and toxicity from environmental exposure.
  • Mercury – Evaluates mercury detoxification through urine, indicating recent exposure or chronic retention.
  • Creatinine – Used to normalize urine test results for accurate interpretation.

Benefits:

✅ Detects Heavy Metal Toxicity – Identifies exposure to mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and bromine, which can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and immune dysfunction.

✅ Optimizes Essential Minerals – Ensures balanced levels of zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, and iodine, which support thyroid function, metabolism, and neurological health.

✅ Supports Detoxification & Organ Function – Helps assess kidney burden (cadmium), liver detox pathways (selenium), and thyroid health (iodine, bromine) for a more complete view of wellness.

✅ Easy At-Home Collection – Uses dried urine and blood spot samples, providing a non-invasive and convenient way to test for toxic elements and essential minerals.