What Can An HTMA Tell You About Your Health?

For all of our women who have had countless labs run only to be told “everything looks fine”, this post is for you. Oftentimes in mainstream medicine, lab test results have such wide ranges of what is considered “normal” when really, people function “optimally” in a much narrower range. This is often why so many women reach out feeling discouraged and frustrated. However, there are also women who do fall closer to those “functional” ranges yet still feel off. So now what? 

The answer may be a Hair Mineral Analysis Test. This non-invasive, cost-effective, and informative test analyzes the mineral content present in hair, offering an incredible amount of information into the potential imbalances and deficiencies within the body. So before you throw your hands up and chalk this up to “aging”, keep reading!

An HTMA can tell you all about…

1. Nutrient Deficiencies
   Hair mineral tests can provide valuable information about nutrient deficiencies. By analyzing mineral levels in the hair, the test can identify imbalances or insufficiencies in essential macrominerals such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, and calcium as well as microminerals like selenium, zinc, iron, and copper, offering insights into potential dietary and lifestyles adjustments or supplementation needs.

2. Toxic Metal Exposure
   Beyond nutrient status, the test can detect the presence of toxic metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic. Exposure to these metals, often through environmental factors or certain lifestyle choices, can have detrimental effects on health and cause further mineral imbalances. Identifying and addressing elevated levels can help you understand why you may be feeling “off” despite your labs being “normal”

3. Stress and Adrenal Function
   This is an important one! We often overlook the role stress plays on the body and how it manifests physically. The Hair Mineral Analysis Test can offer insights into stress levels and adrenal function by examining the ratio of certain minerals. An imbalanced ratio may indicate adrenal fatigue or chronic stress, which is important to know to begin considering individualized lifestyle changes or stress management techniques.

4. Metabolic Rate and Thyroid Function
   While focus and emphasis on weight is not the primary goal here, the HTMA may provide information about metabolic rate and thyroid function by assessing the levels of minerals such as calcium, potassium, selenium, and iodine. Imbalances in these minerals can contribute to thyroid dysfunction and metabolic issues helping women better understand their individual needs.

5. Digestive Health Indicators
   So many women come to us with a generic diagnosis of “IBS” yet still struggle with unrelenting symptoms. Mineral imbalances in the hair may reflect issues related to digestion and nutrient absorption that blood testing and conventional testing often miss. Identifying deficiencies in minerals like zinc or copper can point to potential digestive concerns, prompting individuals to explore improvements in gut health.

If you are ready to reclaim your health and find the answers you truly need to thrive, book a complimentary discovery call to learn about how to get started with this testing!