WHAT CAN MICRONUTRIENT TESTING TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
“Micronutrient testing may also assist in improving cognitive function, boosting energy levels, enhancing exercise performance while leading to optimal health and vitality. It can also aid in weight management by identifying any nutrient imbalances contributing to weight gain or difficulty losing weight.” – Jana Gavin, RPH IVITAMIN CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Micronutrient tests can help identify any deficiencies or imbalances in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in your body.
This information can be crucial in guiding your dietary choices and help you address any nutritional gaps. By addressing deficiencies, we can help improve overall health and well-being by providing personalized recommendations for dietary supplements or modifications. It can also assist in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune disorders by optimizing specific micronutrient levels.
Benefits of Micronutrient Testing • Production of enzymes, hormones, and other substances essential for proper growth, development, and overall good health. • Pinpointing vitamin deficiencies for targeted dietary interventions. • Identification of micronutrient deficiencies that can affect metabolism and weight management. • Identification of nutritional deficiencies that can lead to inflammation and chronic diseases. • Assessment of the body’s utilization of various vitamins, minerals, amino/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites. • Detection of deficiencies even in healthy individuals with a balanced diet. • Identification of deficiencies caused by factors such as poor absorption, chronic illnesses, aging, medications, stress, and lifestyle choices. • Personalization of diet and supplement intake based on identified deficiencies.
Micronutrient Testing is a Valuable Tool It is important to note that micronutrient deficiencies may contribute to conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, chronic heart failure, chronic fatigue syndrome, and accelerated brain aging. Overall, micronutrient testing offers a valuable tool for assessing and optimizing individual health by identifying and addressing nutritional deficiencies and imbalances.