Application of Blood Mineral and Heavy Metal Analysis

Minerals (trace elements) play a vital role in human growth, development, and immune function. Deficiencies can impair growth and immune performance, directly causing damage, alterations, or differentiation in immune organs and immune cells, leading to immunodeficiency. Deficiencies may also indirectly weaken immune function by affecting nutrient metabolism and the development of other tissues in the body. This analysis selects clinically relevant specimen types based on the distribution ratios of various elements in the body to assess the storage and accumulation status of essential and toxic elements. The results help guide appropriate supplementation of nutritional elements or the elimination of heavy metals.

Nutrient Deficiencies
Unfortunately, deficiencies in essential nutrients are common in daily life and can lead to a variety of health issues. Examples include：

• Iron deficiency
  Associated with anemia, cognitive impairment, reduced attention and memory, and increased absorption of lead.
• Zinc deficiency
  Linked to delayed growth and development, poor wound healing, infertility, immune suppression, and congenital abnormalities.
• Magnesium deficiency
  Related to fatigue, depression, osteoporosis, and hypertension.
• Selenium deficiency
  Significantly associated with lung and breast cancers, reduced antioxidant capacity, and poor blood sugar regulation.
• Copper deficiency
  Leads to decreased iron absorption, anemia, osteoporosis, and growth retardation.

Accurately assessing mineral levels is a critical step in identifying underlying causes of disease.

The important information provided by Nutrient Element Analysis is as follows

• Blood nutrient element testing serves as a basis for assessing an individual's nutritional status. Long-term levels of these elements are essential for supporting metabolism and protecting the body from the accumulation of toxic substances.
• Whole blood testing is suitable for evaluating widely distributed and multifunctional nutrient elements, as it includes both red blood cell and plasma concentrations. It is one of the most commonly used methods for assessing overall nutritional intake.
• Red blood cell testing is ideal for nutrients that are more abundant within cells or tend to be stored in red blood cells, particularly trace elements that primarily function intracellularly.
• Serum testing focuses on nutrients found predominantly in the extracellular space and is often used to assess short-term exposure or acute toxicity.
• Imbalances in essential nutrients may result in fatigue, depression, insomnia, osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease, developmental delays, poor wound healing, infertility, and chronic stress.