Micronutrient Analysis

Analysis and targeted care interventions for micronutrient absorption and intracellular uptake

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Estimated portion of adults with Vitamin D deficiency in the US

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Percentage of US population that did not meet the daily standard for Magnesium intake

About Micronutrient Analysis

Nutritional guidelines have been captured by the interests of large food and pharmaceutical companies through lobbying and funding research. For example, the estimated 42% of adults with Vitamin D deficiency is, in all likelihood, far greater because the guidelines are inadequate. Same goes for Magnesium intake, which must be adjusted based on an individual’s health status. The same goes for many other micronutrients, such as Iodine, Iron, and dozens of others.

At the same time, it isn’t always enough to just consume more of these micronutrients. Due to a patient’s health status, they may not be getting the micronutrients intracellularly. This can be due to cellular membrane transport issues, digestion issues, and other reasons. Micronutrient analysis helps to determine if patients are not only deficient in their overall uptake of 31 essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, but also their functional status. In other words, are the nutrients getting where they need to be, in the cells?

Here is a list of conditions and situations for which a patient may want to consider micronutrient analysis:

Any Chronic Disease
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Metabolic Disorders
Autoimmune Conditions
Athletes and Individuals Who Are Highly Physically Active
Elderly Individuals
Individuals Following Restrictive Diets
Individuals With Decreased Caloric Intake

Read on to learn more about our Micronutrient Analysis and treatment program, costs, etc…

Testing & Treatment

Intracellular micronutrient analysis is conducted via blood samples. Our lab orders are conducted through RUPA, who sends a kit in the mail to the home of our patients. Patients follow RUPA’s testing directions for stopping certain medications (discuss with provider), obtaining samples, and return mailing for sample analysis. The result interpretations guide the treatment plans that patients undergo to improve intracellular nutritional markers, and alleviate symptoms and conditions experienced due to any deficiencies. Plans are customized to the individuals needs.

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Program Information

After registering for treatment, patients are contacted by our office staff, who triage patients based upon a description of their needs. In this case, patients would be identified for Micronutrient Analysis, pay the fee for the initial appointments, and then are sent an email from RUPA for ordering the testing. Once patients put their testing samples in the return mail to the lab, they should contact the office staff again to schedule their initial hour long consult. In addition to an hour long consult, patients will also have a 30 minute followup to be used at some time in the future (based upon an agreed upon timeline with the provider) to determine how treatment is working. Future testing may be ordered. After these initial two appointments, patients may continue to follow up with the provider, paying for appointment on an as-needed basis

Pricing

The initial two visits (1 hour-long appointment and 1 30-minute followup) are $975, paid at the time the testing is ordered. Once paid, patients are sent the lab order via RUPA. Micronutrient testing itself is a separate cost paid through RUPA for a SpectraCell Laboratories Micronutrient Test. The cost of this test is subject to change based, but currently is listed at $339.

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Operating under the legal framework of the First Nations Medical Board allows us to see patients in all 50 states. More information about the First Nations Medical Board can be found under the “General Practice” section of our FAQ page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the results of the testing?

Spectracell’s Micronutrient Test contains 31 essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, measured at the intracellular level.

For a complete list, please reference their complete list of biomarkers

When should I consider micronutrient analysis?

There are many reasons someone may consider micronutrient analysis. Micronutrients play pivotal roles in numerous physiological processes, such as energy production, immune system function, inflammation reduction, antioxidant defense, hormonal balance, cellular aging prevention, tissue health maintenance, and cancer prevention and management. Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to a wide range of health issues and complications, including impaired immune function, increased susceptibility to infections, compromised cognitive function, poor wound healing, fatigue, anemia, bone disorders, low energy, poor skin health, hair loss, chronic diseases. These deficiencies disrupt essential physiological processes and can significantly impact overall health and well-being.

Here are a few scenarios where nutritional imbalances may be at play….

chronic diseases
metabolic disorders
gastrointestinal issues
autoimmune conditions
those following restrictive diets
high level athletes
elderly individuals

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