What is an HTMA?
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis is a state-of-the-art nutritional test that offers a wealth of information about our current state of health.
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In this test, a sample of scalp hair is sent to a lab for evaluation of its mineral content. The results offer a fascinating window into the mineral composition of your tissue.
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The test has been available since the 1970s, though mineral testing via atomic absorption spectroscopy was developed over 75 years ago.
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Why choose HTMA?
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Minerals are the foundation of human health
Minerals are the spark plugs of the body. They are needed for enzymes & enzymatic activity, hormone production, the stress response, digestion, nervous system function and much more! Important minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium & magnesium play crucial roles in human health.
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Accurate analysis over time
While blood tests provide a snapshot in time of some key nutritional markers, HTMA provides a picture of cellular mineral content over the last 3-4 months of your life. This enables closer monitoring & a more accurate analysis of your nutritional status.
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Detection of heavy metal toxicity
HTMA tests for common heavy metals in the system like mercury, lead, cadmium & arsenic, which may be causing or contributing to your symptoms.
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Easy to test & retest
HTMA is affordable & samples are easy to collect, which means we can use this test again and again to closely monitor progress & inform your health protocol.
