Hair Analysis Information

Hair mineral analysis is an easily preformed test designed to show mineral levels of the hair cells and interstitial spaces over an 8-12 week period.  The hair mineral readings reflect what is occurring in other tissues of the body.  Hair analysis can play an important role in both detection and possible prevention of many disorders.

Hair infers a unique and sensitive record of the body’s cellular mineral levels.  Blood mineral levels are not the same as the hair mineral levels.  It is within the body’s cells, not the blood or urine, where energy production takes place. Toxic metals are not normally found in the blood except shortly after acute exposure.  Hair tests can reveal these toxins as they leave the blood and accumulate in the cells. Blood tests can vary from minutes to hours, (i.e:  blood sugar) but hair results stay fairly constant for several months.

Hair testing may provide insight into adrenal and thyroid activity, liver and kidney function, and carbohydrate/sugar metabolism. Trends for depression or hyperactivity can be observed based on mineral levels and ratios. Hair analysis reflects the body’s ability to produce energy.  Energy is critical for optimal health.  Restoring energy can allow the body to recover from many disorders.

Hair is tested at the lab, but diet, exercise levels, attitude, medications/supplements all must be taken into account as they can affect the absolute mineral readings.   Interpreting all these factors can sometimes be difficult and may take several hair analyses to determine if the absolute values are rising or decreasing. Retesting hair every two to six months is valuable to assess improvement in energy production and to validate the supplement program.

Increasing the body’s production of energy can take time and may cause a brief period of unpleasant symptoms while re-balancing.  However, when the body is given the preferred minerals in the proper balance, energy is improved bringing health and happiness for the enjoyment of life.