Did you know we have two all-time favorite functional medicine tests? The first we mentioned in our last email, which is the Food Align test. This helps our patients get customized diet recommendations. Common sense tells us to heal anything in the body we need to get the diet right. Our second favorite test is the Nutrient test. It is also a simple test that uses about 4-5 strands of hair that are put into a test kit and sent to a lab for analysis.
With this sample we can look at 50 different nutrient levels. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids can be assessed. With this we can see what nutrients are deficient in the body and which are sufficient. This allows us to further customize the diet to include foods that can help correct some of the identified deficiencies. It also allows us to develop a custom supplement protocol to be used for a while to further correct the deficiencies.
Think of nutrients as fuel for the body. If you are lacking, you will not function well. Lack of energy, poor sleep, skin/hair/nail issues, heart issues, muscle cramps, and hormone issues are sometimes related to specific nutrient deficiencies. We have the ability with the Food Align and Nutrient tests to make very specific customized food and supplement recommendations. These are foundational tests that can help correct many health issues. It is root cause medicine. Don’t guess when it comes to your health – get tested.