About GetTested’s Hair Mineral Analysis
Hair mineral analysis is an advanced screening method that provides an in-depth insight into the body’s mineral balance and exposure to heavy metals. The test measures the levels of important minerals and trace minerals, while also identifying potentially harmful heavy metals and toxic substances in the body.
Trace minerals are required in small amounts but can become toxic in higher doses. Heavy metals and other toxic substances can be harmful even in small quantities and are therefore relevant to analyse.
By analysing a small amount of hair, the test offers a non-invasive method to assess your nutritional status and exposure to harmful substances. For those who do not have enough hair on their head, other body hair may be used.
What do we analyse?
The test includes a broad analysis of the following substances:
- Minerals: Phosphorus, iodine, calcium, potassium, copper, magnesium, sodium, selenium, zinc.
- Trace minerals: Boron, cobalt, chromium, iron, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, silicon, strontium, vanadium, zirconium.
- Heavy metals: Aluminium, arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, thallium.
- Toxic substances: Silver, gold, barium, beryllium, bismuth, gadolinium, palladium, platinum, antimony, tin, titanium, uranium.
Benefits of hair mineral analysis
- Non-invasive and simple: Requires only a small amount of hair, making it a painless and easy process.
- Long-term exposure indicator: Hair stores information about the body’s chemical balance over time, providing a more comprehensive picture than blood tests, which primarily show the current state.
- ISO-certified laboratory: Analyses are carried out in an accredited and ISO-certified laboratory, ensuring high precision and reliability of the results.
Why hair mineral analysis?
Hair mineral analysis differs from many other tests by providing a long-term overview of the body’s chemical balance. Unlike blood tests, which show a snapshot, this test can offer insight into how various substances have accumulated over time.
The test analyzes a total of 39 substances, including minerals, trace minerals, heavy metals, and other toxic substances, giving a broad overview of your exposure and nutritional status. This information can be used as a basis to identify imbalances and understand prolonged exposures.
The process
Carrying out a hair mineral analysis is simple. After ordering your test kit online, follow the instructions to collect and send in your sample. The sample is then analysed at an ISO-certified laboratory, and you receive a report with your results.