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Vitamins and minerals, also called micronutrients, are the building blocks for good health. People who do not have enough of these essential nutrients develop micronutrient malnutrition, which can be devastating.
CDC

Although only required by the body in small amounts, minerals are essential for proper growth and development, preventing infection, and your overall wellbeing. Most people with a mild mineral deficiency or excess will not experience any symptoms, so regular testing is key to understanding your levels.

You should take the Mineral Test if:

  • You want to identify areas for improvement of your overall health
  • You follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
  • You have recently excluded a particular food group from your diet
  • You are over 50 years of age
  • You are experiencing symptoms of a deficiency
  • You have a condition that may impact the absorption of nutrients such as coeliac or Crohn’s infection
  • You have problems absorbing nutrients from your diet
  • You are taking certain medications that impact the absorption of some minerals

The Micronutrient Test can provide comprehensive insights into your diet, enabling you to quickly and easily identify and resolve any deficiencies. Anyone can develop a micronutrient deficiency. However, some may be at increased risk, including those following a vegan or vegetarian diet or as a result of conditions such as coeliac and Crohn’s infection that impair the absorption of food. Your nutritional requirements may change as you age or as a result of certain medications.

You should take the Micronutrient Test if:

  • You want to identify areas for improvement of your overall health
  • You follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
  • You have recently excluded a particular food group from your diet
  • You are trying to conceive
  • You are over 50 years of age
  • You are experiencing symptoms of a deficiency
  • You have a condition that may impact the absorption of nutrients such as coeliac or Crohn’s infection
  • You have problems absorbing nutrients from your diet
  • You are taking certain medications that impact the absorption of some minerals
  • Copper

    Deficiency: Copper deficiency is uncommon but can cause anemia, high cholesterol, affect bone health, balance problems and increase your risk of infection.

    Excess: Long-term exposure to high levels of copper can cause stomach pains, diarrhoea, and liver and kidney damage.

  • Selenium

    Deficiency: Selenium deficiency is very rare, it may make some people more susceptible to certain problems including heart problems, arthritis, and male infertility.

    Excess: Too much selenium causes selenosis, a condition that in its mildest form can lead to loss of hair, skin, and nails.

  • Zinc

    Deficiency: A zinc deficiency can result in an impaired immune system, hair loss, diarrhoea taste abnormalities, and loss of appetite.

    Excess: High zinc intake can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and headaches and may impact the amount of copper the body can absorb.

  • Magnesium

    Deficiency: Symptoms can include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. A severe deficiency may impact the rhythm of the heart or cause seizures.

    Excess: High doses from supplements or medications can result in diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal cramping and can be extremely harmful.

  • Vitamin D

    Deficiency: A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone problems such as osteomalacia or osteoporosis.

    Excess: Excess levels can be toxic and impact the level of calcium, causing vomiting, muscle weakness, kidney stones, and other serious health complications.

  • Vitamin E

    Deficiency: A deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage and vision problems and impair the immune system.

    Excess: There is limited research relating to the impact of excess vitamin E however some studies have shown that there could be an increased risk of bleeding as a result of excess levels.

  • Vitamin B12

    Deficiency: Symptoms can include fatigue, neurological changes, digestive upset, a decline in cognitive function, and frequent infections.

    Excess: To date, studies have not identified serious adverse events when included as part of a balanced diet in healthy individuals.

How it works

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Discreet Delivery

Your test will be delivered to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. Order on-the-go without having to visit a doctor's office.

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Collect Your Sample

Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.

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Review Accurate Results

Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days.

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Get Medical Support

Our dedicated team of nurses are available 24/7 and will call you to explain your results.

Benefits

Convenience

We will deliver highly accredited lab tests directly to your door, with online results in 2 - 5 days. No more physician offices or needing to take time off work.

Control

You control the entire testing process and can manage your test results from a secure online account. No more chasing doctors for your information.

Confidence

You can take confidence in knowing that your health is being tracked, monitored and improved on an on-going basis with continuous support from our medical team.

Home Micronutrient Testing

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Vitamin D Yes Yes No Yes
Vitamin B12 No Yes No Yes
Copper No No Yes Yes
Selenium No No Yes Yes
Folate Serum No Yes No No
Vitamin E No No No Yes
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