Hair Analysis

How is hair testing different from blood tests? Why should I do this instead of blood tests?
Hair can show the metabolic activity over a long period of time and is not influenced by daily fluctuations. Blood and urine are affected by daily fluctuations in metabolic activity. For example, if you eat a banana the same day you have a blood test drawn, your blood test may show that you have an increased potassium level. This would not affect a hair analysis because hair grows slowly and reflects long-term dietary habits rather than what is consumed the day the sample is taken. This is also why results of a hair analysis report can be different from a blood or urine sample. Mineral levels are more stable in the hair than in the blood.

So what else do the minerals do that are so important?
Mineral ratios can give you clues as to the functioning of your:
• Metabolism
• Female/Male Hormones
• Thyroid gland
• Adrenal glands
• Level of stress
• Blood sugar regulation
• Immune system

I'm taking a multivitamin that has everything in it, isn't that good enough?
Hair analysis is helpful to know if your multivitamin is enough because it shows mineral levels. This indicates which vitamin and mineral supplements you need to be taking and others which you need to stay away from. This is important to know because excessive mineral intake can negate the beneficial effects of vitamins.