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Trace element tests.
Since trace elements constitute an integral part of all metabolic processes, an important condition for maintaining the body in a healthy state is control over the presence of the required amount of essential elements (vital) in biochemical processes.
An imbalance in trace minerals can cause many serious disorders:
- Decreased immune activity of the body
- Diseases of the skin, hair, nails
- Metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis)
- Diseases of an allergic nature (including bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis)
- Anemias
- Developmental delay (mental and physical)
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Damage to bone and cartilage tissue, as well as skeletal alteration
- Cause seizures
In addition, molecules of heavy metals - mercury, lead, arsenic, nickel, cadmium and others - tend to accumulate in the body during life. Therefore, no less important is information about the presence of chemical elements of a toxic nature in the body.
A high level of toxic elements causes chronic poisoning of the body, manifested by a certain set of symptoms:
- Fast fatiguability
- Lethargy
- Headache
- Nausea
- Digestive disorders
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Hair loss
- Tarnished skin
To study the quantitative and qualitative composition of chemical elements in the body of a particular person, apparatus studies of biological samples (blood, hair, nails) are used. Samples are analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry or ICP-mass spectrometry. The results of the analysis make it possible not only to determine the presence or absence of any trace elements for subsequent treatment or prevention of microelementosis, but also to identify micro doses of toxic chemical elements.
Spectral analysis of hair is carried out if there is a suspicion of a deficiency or excess of trace elements. For analysis, take several strands of 3mm X 5mm from the hair root. Results are ready in about two weeks.
Spectral analysis of nails is carried out when it is impossible to use hair. A detailed analysis and mass spectrometry of blood makes it possible to investigate simultaneously the qualitative and quantitative composition of trace elements and vitamins.
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