{"product_id":"minerals-and-toxic-metals","title":"Minerals And Toxic Metals","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Toxic Metals – Hair Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair analysis provides important information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to potentially toxic metals, such as mercury and arsenic. As protein is synthesized in the hair follicle, elements are incorporated permanently into the hair. Scalp hair is easy to sample, and because it grows an average of one to two cm per month, it contains a \"temporal record\" of element metabolism and exposure to toxic elements. The levels of elements in hair are correlated with levels in organs and other tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair analysis for toxic and essential elements can help determine if metal toxicity or mineral deficiency is contributing to a disorder, monitor the effects of chelation (elimination of heavy metals from the body), and identify if supplementation of important minerals may bring about significant improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this test is important:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany elements are considered nutrients and are essential for the proper functioning of the body. These are generally divided between macrominerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium and zinc, and trace minerals including selenium, iodine, boron and molybdenum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversely, there are a number of elements that are toxic to the human body, interfere with its functioning and undermine health—such as mercury, lead, cadmium, aluminum, and arsenic. These toxic metals have no known physiological functions. They can be toxic to organ systems and may disrupt the balance of essential nutrients. Toxic metals and essential element status can be assessed in urine, blood, feces and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToxic elements may be 200 to 300 times more highly concentrated in hair than in blood or urine. Therefore, hair is the tissue of choice for detection of recent exposure to elements such as arsenic, aluminum, cadmium, lead, antimony and mercury. The CDC acknowledges the value of hair mercury levels as a maternal and infant marker for exposure to neurotoxic methylmercury from fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou should consider testing if you have:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxic element exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive fish consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlopecia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalabsorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpaired glucose tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpaired kidney function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParkinson's-like symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSexual impotence or decreased testosterone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTest includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxic Elements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential \u0026amp; Other Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum\u003cbr\u003e Antimony\u003cbr\u003e Arsenic\u003cbr\u003e Barium\u003cbr\u003e Beryllium\u003cbr\u003e Cadmium \u003cbr\u003e Lead\u003cbr\u003e Mercury\u003cbr\u003e Platinum\u003cbr\u003e Thallium\u003cbr\u003e Thorium\u003cbr\u003e Uranium\u003cbr\u003e Nickel\u003cbr\u003e Silver\u003cbr\u003e Tin\u003cbr\u003e Titanium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium\u003cbr\u003e Magnesium\u003cbr\u003e Sodium\u003cbr\u003e Potassium\u003cbr\u003e Copper\u003cbr\u003e Zinc\u003cbr\u003e Manganese\u003cbr\u003e Chromium\u003cbr\u003e Vanadium\u003cbr\u003e Molybdenum\u003cbr\u003e Boron\u003cbr\u003e Iodine\u003cbr\u003e Lithium\u003cbr\u003e Phosphorus\u003cbr\u003e Selenium\u003cbr\u003e Strontium\u003cbr\u003e Sulfur\u003cbr\u003e Cobalt\u003cbr\u003e Iron\u003cbr\u003e Germanium\u003cbr\u003e Rubidium\u003cbr\u003e Zirconium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTest Type:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed instructions will be sent to you with the test kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tests are authorized and reviewed by a physician from our partner laboratory, DHA Laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.myvillanegreen.com\/lab\/Hair-Toxic-Essential-Elements-Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/files\/pdf_788a5731-904c-45b3-bb6c-07c7d797dce5.png?v=1595513388\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Sample Test Report\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResults:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn approximately 14 business days, DHA Laboratory will email you your test results. For a detailed interpretation of your results as well as recommendations for next steps, please schedule a consultation with a Village Green nutritionist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:margo@myvillanegreen.com?subject=Lab%20test%20question\"\u003eEmail\u003c\/a\u003e a Village Green nutritionist or call 800-869-9159.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAB TEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32345699418243,"sku":"40918","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/products\/hair-analysis-2_1.jpg?v=1582799991","url":"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/minerals-and-toxic-metals","provider":"Village Green Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}