Hair mineral analysis tests the mineral content of your hair, reflecting the body's mineral composition. Deviations in hair mineral levels usually indicate corresponding imbalances or absorption issues within the body.

We recommend all patients get this test done. If you are a new patient that has an appointment scheduled, please send your name and address to altnatcenter@gmail.com with the subject “Send Hair Analysis Kit” and we will mail it to you. Lana will typically give you a kit during your visit if you haven’t had a test done by the time of the appointment.

Kits are $95 which you will either pay by check or card when you receive the form. Lana will go over your results with you during your appointment.

Your hair sample needs to be cut directly at the scalp. Not the ends. There are instructions included with your kit. Click here to watch a video on how to do it. Your form says you can use other areas of hair, like pubic, but I highly recommend using your scalp hair. If you are bald or recently dyed your hair, then underarm hair or pubic hair is fine.

After you send your test in, results typically take about 14-21 days to arrive.

This is what the test includes:

Results of the 36 nutritional and toxic element levels in your body

A comprehensive interpretation (usually 10-15 pages)

Food recommendations based off your results

Supplement recommendations based off your results (These are sold seperately)

It also includes:

Metabolic rate (Shows how fast or slow your metabolism is at the time of running the test)

Metabolic trends (Potential symptoms based on current mineral patterns)

Stress indicators (Understand your current stage of stress)

The tested elements are:

Nutritional elements - These elements are clearly identified as crucial for numerous metabolic and biological processes. They encompass Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Chromium, Selenium, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Sulfur, and Boron

Toxic elements - Also known as "heavy metals," these elements are notorious for disrupting biochemical and metabolic processes. They comprise Uranium, Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, Cadmium, Lead, Aluminum

Significant ratios - These are vital nutrient ratios essential for maintaining normal biological functions and metabolic activity, as indicated by research findings. These ratios consist of Calcium/Phosphorus, Sodium/Potassium, Calcium/Potassium, Zinc/Copper, Sodium/Magnesium, Calcium/Magnesium, and Iron/Copper

Additional elements - These elements are regarded as "potentially" essential and are presently undergoing further investigation to precisely determine their requirements and necessary amounts. This group encompasses Germanium, Barium, Bismuth, Rubidium, Lithium, Nickel, Platinum, Thallium, Vanadium, Strontium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, and Zirconium

Nutritional/Toxic Element Ratios - Studies indicate that toxic minerals can exert antagonistic effects on essential minerals, disrupting their metabolic utilization over time. These ratios involve Calcium/Lead, Iron/Lead, Iron/Mercury, Selenium/Mercury, Zinc/Cadmium, Zinc/Mercury, Sulfur/Mercury, Sulfur/Cadmium, and Sulfur/Lead

You can view a sample report here