Hair Tissue Analysis [ARL (Analytical Research Labs)]
Hair
Performed by: Analytical Research Labs (ARL)
Providing a mineral blueprint of one's biochemistry, a hair tissue mineral analysis can provide pertinent information about one's metabolic rate, energy levels, and stage of stress.
A hair tissue mineral analysis performed by Analytical Research Labs, Inc., is a screening test for the level of 20 minerals and toxic metals in a sample of hair. It is a tissue mineral biopsy that is non-invasive, relatively inexpensive and extremely accurate. Our laboratory uses only the most advanced and sophisticated instrumentation available today, the Perkin Elmer ICP-MS nexION 2000B Mass Spectrometer to assess mineral levels in parts per million or parts per billion.
A hair tissue mineral analysis is considered a standard test used around the world for the biological monitoring of trace elements and toxic metals in humans and animals species. The same technology is used for soil testing and testing of rock samples to detect mineral levels.
Hair, like all other body tissues, contains minerals that are deposited as the hair grows. Although the hair is dead, the minerals remain as the hair continues to grow out. A sample of hair cut close to the scalp provides information about the mineral activity in the hair that took place over the past three to four months, depending on the rate of hair growth.
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Biomarkers included in this panel:
Boron is normally found in hair but the correlations among Boron absorption, and tissue and hair levels of Boron have yet to be determined. Boron has a low order of toxicity, but excessive intake induces riboflavinuria. Boron is frequently high in ha
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Learn moreChromium enhances utilization of insulin, resulting in improved burning of glucose. Chromium is involved in maintaining blood sugar levels and energy levels. It is also associated with cholesterol regulation. Hair Chromium is a good indicator of t
Learn moreCobalt is an alkaline-forming and somewhat toxic element. It is widely distributed in foods. It is required for the formation of vitamin B12, also called cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin. Sources Of Cobalt
Learn moreCopper is an essential mineral in the body and directly or indirectly affects virtually every bodily system function. Copper is required for energy production, cardiovascular health, neurotransmitter activity, female reproductive system, skin health,
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Learn moreLithium (Li) is normally found in hair at very low levels. Hair Li correlates with high dosage of Li carbonate in patients treated for Affective Disorders. However, the clinical significance of low hair Li levels is not certain at this time. Thus, ha
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Learn moreManganese (Mn) is an essential element which is involved in the activation of many important enzymes. However, Mn excess is postulated to result in glutathionyl radical formation, reduction of the free glutathione pool, and increased exposure of adre
Learn moreMolybdenum (Mo) is an essential trace element that is an activator of specific enzymes such as: xanthine oxidase (catalyses formation of uric acid), sulphite oxidase (catalyses oxidation of sulphite to sulphate), and aldehyde dehydrogenase (catalyses
Learn moreHair is a reasonable tissue for monitoring accumulated body stores of Nickel (Ni). However, hair is OFTEN contaminated with Ni from hair treatments, dyes, and hair products. There is substantial evidence that Ni is an essential element which is requi
Learn morePhosphorus levels are highly indicative of one's ability to synthesize protein. The inability to synthesize protein frequently results in impaired digestion. Phosphorus is an essential mineral that is involved in protein synthesis and energy p
Learn morePotassium is a primary intra-cellular element required for fluid balance, nerve activity and muscle activity.
Learn moreSelenium is required for thyroid function. Selenium is an essential component of the enzymes that convert Thyroxine (T4) to Triodothyronine (T3). Selenium is also important in heavy metal detoxification and is also important in enhancing immune syste
Learn moreSodium is an essential mineral for maintaining water balance and blood pressure in the body and is a primary extra-cellular element
Learn moreZinc is found in small quantities in the body (about two grams) and is essential for over 50 functions including all protein synthesis, growth and development, male reproductive system, insulin production and secretion, vision, digestion, prostate he
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