Iodine (I)

Iodine (I) is a key nutrient to thyroid health, and is effected by the exposure to toxic chemicals (aspartame and other diet sweeteners; lead, mercury, and cadmium for examples). I is an essential … [Read more...]

Molybdenum (Mo)

Molybdenum (Mo) is typically low because of a diet deficiency. Hair is rarely contaminated with Mo from outside sources. Mo is an essential trace element that is an activator of specific enzymes and … [Read more...]

Manganese (Mn)

Manganese (Mn) levels in the hair are a good indicator of Mn in the body. Mn is commonly confused with magnesium, primarily because the word are so similar. Mn, like Mg, is an essential element but it … [Read more...]

Zinc (Zn)

The hair analysis is a good screen for Zn levels in the body. High levels of Zn can be toxic to the body. Zn is an essential element required for: numerous biological processes immune system … [Read more...]