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About GetTested's Hair Mineral Analysis
Hair Mineral Analysis is an advanced screening method providing deep insights into your body's mineral balance and exposure to heavy metals. Firstly, this test measures levels of essential minerals and trace minerals. It also identifies potentially harmful heavy metals and toxic substances in the body. Trace minerals are essential for the body in small amounts but can be toxic in larger doses. Even in small amounts, heavy metals and other toxic substances can be harmful and require careful monitoring.
By analyzing a small piece of hair, or nails for those lacking sufficient hair, the test offers a non-invasive method to assess your nutritional status and toxic exposures. For those without head hair, using other body hair is also acceptable.
Benefits of Hair Mineral Analysis

Non-Invasive and Simple: Requires only a small amount of hair or nails, making it a painless and straightforward process.
Long-Term Exposure Indicator: Hair and nails store information about your body's chemical balance over months, offering a more comprehensive view than blood tests that reflect the current state.
ISO-Certified Lab: Analyses are performed at an accredited and ISO-certified laboratory, ensuring the highest standard of precision and reliability in the results.

Why Hair Mineral Analysis?
Hair Mineral Analysis offers a unique, long-term perspective on your body's chemical balance, unlike the snapshot provided by blood tests. This advanced test measures 39 substances. These include 5 minerals, 15 trace minerals, 7 heavy metals, and 12 toxic substances. It gives a comprehensive health overview. The test reveals how these substances have built up over time. This insight helps identify long-term exposures and their health impacts. With this detail, you can take specific steps to address imbalances and reduce harmful exposures. For those aiming to enhance their health further, we also provide DNA, hormone, gut, and nutrition tests.
The Process
Undergoing a Hair Mineral Analysis with GetTested is straightforward. After ordering your test kit online, you follow simple instructions to collect and submit your sample. Your sample is then analyzed at an ISO-certified lab, and you receive a detailed report with your results and recommendations.

About GetTested's Hair Mineral Analysis 
Hair Mineral Analysis is an advanced screening method providing deep insights into your body's mineral balance and exposure to heavy metals. Firstly, this test measures levels of essential minerals and trace minerals. It also identifies potentially harmful heavy metals and toxic substances in the body. Trace minerals are essential for the body in small amounts but can be toxic in larger doses. Even in small amounts, heavy metals and other toxic substances can be harmful and require careful monitoring. 
By analyzing a small piece of hair, or nails for those lacking sufficient hair, the test offers a non-invasive method to assess your nutritional status and toxic exposures. For those without head hair, using other body hair is also acceptable. 
Benefits of Hair Mineral Analysis
Non-Invasive and Simple: Requires only a small amount of hair or nails, making it a painless and straightforward process. 
Long-Term Exposure Indicator: Hair and nails store information about your body's chemical balance over months, offering a more comprehensive view than blood tests that reflect the current state. 
ISO-Certified Lab: Analyses are performed at an accredited and ISO-certified laboratory, ensuring the highest standard of precision and reliability in the results.
Why Hair Mineral Analysis? 
Hair Mineral Analysis offers a unique, long-term perspective on your body's chemical balance, unlike the snapshot provided by blood tests. This advanced test measures 39 substances. These include 5 minerals, 15 trace minerals, 7 heavy metals, and 12 toxic substances. It gives a comprehensive health overview. The test reveals how these substances have built up over time. This insight helps identify long-term exposures and their health impacts. With this detail, you can take specific steps to address imbalances and reduce harmful exposures. For those aiming to enhance their health further, we also provide DNA, hormone, gut, and nutrition tests. 
The Process 
Undergoing a Hair Mineral Analysis with GetTested is straightforward. After ordering your test kit online, you follow simple instructions to collect and submit your sample. Your sample is then analyzed at an ISO-certified lab, and you receive a detailed report with your results and recommendations.

Hair Mineral Analysis

Who Should Take the Heavy Metals Test?
Heavy metals can be hidden culprits behind various imbalances and diseases. Since they accumulate in tissues and organs, causing diverse symptoms, it can be challenging to link these issues to a toxic load in the body. For instance, symptoms or diseases where a heavy metal test may be relevant include hormonal imbalances (ranging from thyroid issues to PMS and mood swings), autism, skin problems, Alzheimer’s/dementia, Parkinson's, autoimmune diseases, and liver and kidney problems.
Furthermore, about Heavy Metals, metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and aluminum generate numerous free radicals in our bodies. Many researchers believe these radicals are the root cause of several chronic diseases.
What Are Heavy Metals?
Essentially, heavy metals are unchelated, ionically charged metals. Examples include arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, aluminum, mercury, and iron. Electromagnetically active, these metals can accumulate in the body, creating significant amounts of free radicals. Primarily, they come from environmental pollutants that humans ingest or inhale, contaminating our soils and watercourses. In the body, heavy metals can disrupt the brain, kidneys, and immune system, leading to a variety of severe symptoms. However, these symptoms can range widely, from fertility issues to eczema, and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and restlessness.
How Do Heavy Metals Damage Our Bodies?
Significantly, heavy metals are among the most severe health threats today. Toxic to our bodies, they mainly originate from environmental pollutants. For example, cars and industries release lead into the air, which we subsequently inhale. Our food, waterways, and soils often contain substantial amounts of lead. Moreover, pesticides, cigarette smoke, and pencils are other common sources of lead exposure. Predominantly, we find mercury in amalgam fillings, fish, and cosmetics, while aluminum is present in products like deodorants, stomach acid medicines, and aluminum pots.
When heavy metals accumulate in our bodies, they target the brain, kidneys, and immune system. Subsequently, they create vast amounts of free radicals that disrupt and damage various functions. Free radicals are unstable atoms that trigger chain reactions, potentially causing cell damage, DNA changes, and diseases like cancer. Not only do these radicals accelerate aging, but they also contribute to chronic diseases such as asthma, allergies, MS, Parkinson's, rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Particularly, mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that poses a significant challenge, as the body struggles to produce antitoxins against it. Consequently, this leads to disrupted energy production within nerve cells, ultimately poisoning and killing them.
What Can Be Done to Avoid Heavy Metals?
To minimize heavy metal exposure, it's crucial to surround yourself in a clean environment and reduce contact with these elements. Natural products like chlorella, spirulina, seaweed, garlic, fiber products, and intestinal cleansing programs can assist the body in eliminating heavy metals. Additional recommendations include removing amalgam fillings, replacing aluminum cookware with stainless steel, using natural deodorants and cosmetics without aluminum, and avoiding aluminum-containing gastric acid-reducing preparations.
How to Take the Heavy Metals Test
Conveniently, the test is a urine test that you can easily conduct at home. After collecting the sample, simply send it to our lab for analysis. Rest assured, you will receive your test results digitally.

Who Should Take the Heavy Metals Test? 
Heavy metals can be hidden culprits behind various imbalances and diseases. Since they accumulate in tissues and organs, causing diverse symptoms, it can be challenging to link these issues to a toxic load in the body. For instance, symptoms or diseases where a heavy metal test may be relevant include hormonal imbalances (ranging from thyroid issues to PMS and mood swings), autism, skin problems, Alzheimer’s/dementia, Parkinson's, autoimmune diseases, and liver and kidney problems. 
Furthermore, about Heavy Metals, metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and aluminum generate numerous free radicals in our bodies. Many researchers believe these radicals are the root cause of several chronic diseases. 
What Are Heavy Metals? 
Essentially, heavy metals are unchelated, ionically charged metals. Examples include arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, aluminum, mercury, and iron. Electromagnetically active, these metals can accumulate in the body, creating significant amounts of free radicals. Primarily, they come from environmental pollutants that humans ingest or inhale, contaminating our soils and watercourses. In the body, heavy metals can disrupt the brain, kidneys, and immune system, leading to a variety of severe symptoms. However, these symptoms can range widely, from fertility issues to eczema, and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and restlessness. 
How Do Heavy Metals Damage Our Bodies? 
Significantly, heavy metals are among the most severe health threats today. Toxic to our bodies, they mainly originate from environmental pollutants. For example, cars and industries release lead into the air, which we subsequently inhale. Our food, waterways, and soils often contain substantial amounts of lead. Moreover, pesticides, cigarette smoke, and pencils are other common sources of lead exposure. Predominantly, we find mercury in amalgam fillings, fish, and cosmetics, while aluminum is present in products like deodorants, stomach acid medicines, and aluminum pots. 
When heavy metals accumulate in our bodies, they target the brain, kidneys, and immune system. Subsequently, they create vast amounts of free radicals that disrupt and damage various functions. Free radicals are unstable atoms that trigger chain reactions, potentially causing cell damage, DNA changes, and diseases like cancer. Not only do these radicals accelerate aging, but they also contribute to chronic diseases such as asthma, allergies, MS, Parkinson's, rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. 
Particularly, mercury is a highly toxic heavy metal that poses a significant challenge, as the body struggles to produce antitoxins against it. Consequently, this leads to disrupted energy production within nerve cells, ultimately poisoning and killing them. 
What Can Be Done to Avoid Heavy Metals? 
To minimize heavy metal exposure, it's crucial to surround yourself in a clean environment and reduce contact with these elements. Natural products like chlorella, spirulina, seaweed, garlic, fiber products, and intestinal cleansing programs can assist the body in eliminating heavy metals. Additional recommendations include removing amalgam fillings, replacing aluminum cookware with stainless steel, using natural deodorants and cosmetics without aluminum, and avoiding aluminum-containing gastric acid-reducing preparations. 
How to Take the Heavy Metals Test 
Conveniently, the test is a urine test that you can easily conduct at home. After collecting the sample, simply send it to our lab for analysis. Rest assured, you will receive your test results digitally.

Heavy Metals Test

Heavy Metals

Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in certain products such as thermometers and dental fillings. While low exposure is generally harmless, excessive levels can be toxic, affecting the nervous, digestive, and immune systems. High mercury exposure may cause symptoms like tremors, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairment, and it poses significant environmental risks, particularly through water contamination.

Mercury

Thallium (Tl) is a heavy metal that poses significant health risks upon exposure. It can cause symptoms such as hair loss, nerve damage, and digestive issues. Common sources of thallium exposure include contaminated water, certain industrial processes, and its past use in rat poison. Although its use in consumer products has declined, thallium remains a hazard in industrial settings. Exposure to thallium, while uncommon, requires prompt medical intervention to reduce health complications.

Thallium

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be highly toxic to humans. Found in soil, water, and certain industrial materials, it disrupts normal cellular processes and is classified as a carcinogen. Even at low levels, arsenic exposure can pose significant risks to health, affecting multiple organs and systems.

Arsenic

Nickel (Ni) is a naturally occurring metal and widely used industrial element. In trace amounts, it is generally harmless, but excessive exposure can cause health issues such as skin irritation, allergic dermatitis, and respiratory problems. Nickel is also classified as a potential carcinogen, with higher risks observed in occupational environments where exposure levels are elevated.

Nickel

Lead is a toxic heavy metal with no beneficial role in the human body. Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, especially affecting the nervous system. Even low levels of lead can impact multiple body systems, with children being particularly vulnerable to developmental delays and cognitive impairments.

Lead

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal with no beneficial role in the human body. Prolonged exposure to cadmium can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage, weakened bones, and a higher risk of cancer. Because cadmium accumulates in the body over time, even low-level exposure poses a concern for long-term health.

Cadmium

Cobalt is an essential trace mineral found as part of vitamin B12, which is vital for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. It is required in very small amounts, and deficiency can cause symptoms similar to vitamin B12 deficiency. While essential for health, excessive cobalt exposure can be harmful, potentially affecting the heart, lungs, and thyroid.

Cobalt

Aluminum (Al) is a harmful heavy metal that can pose health risks to the human body. Exposure to excessive levels of aluminum, often through diet or environmental sources, has been linked to neurotoxicity and may be associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Monitoring and reducing aluminum exposure is important for supporting overall health and well-being.

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Heavy metals are among the most significant health concerns of our time. They can generate numerous free radicals in our bodies, which many researchers believe to be the root cause of various chronic diseases today, including dementia, Parkinson&rsquo;s, and diabetes. GetTested&rsquo;s Heavy Metals Test measures the concentration of the following substances in urine: Aluminum, Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Mercury, and Zinc.
For a complete understanding of chronic versus temporary toxicity, combine our Heavy Metals Test with the&nbsp;<a href="/product/hair-mineral-analysis">Hair Mineral Analysis</a>. This dual approach distinguishes long-term accumulation from recent exposure.

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GetTested&rsquo;s Hair Mineral Analysis provides a comprehensive insight into your body&rsquo;s mineral balance and heavy metal levels through hair (or nail) analysis. This non-invasive test measures 39 different substances to identify nutritional imbalances and toxic exposures. The test is conducted at an accredited and ISO-certified lab.
For a complete understanding of chronic versus temporary toxicity, combine our Hair Mineral Analysis with the&nbsp;<a href="/product/heavy-metals-test">Heavy Metals Test</a>. This dual approach distinguishes long-term accumulation from recent exposure.

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Individuals who would benefit from testing their mercury levels include those with high seafood consumption, dental professionals, and residents of areas with high industrial pollution. People who use traditional medicines containing mercury or work in industries like mining and manufacturing should also consider testing.

Who would benefit from testing their mercury levels?

<ul>
 <li>Tremors</li>
 <li>Memory problems</li>
 <li>Mood swings</li>
 <li>Numbness in the hands and feet</li>
 <li>Headaches</li>
 <li>Changes in vision or hearing</li>
 <li>Insomnia</li>
 <li>Muscle weakness</li>
 <li>Speech or hearing impairments</li>
 <li>Disturbed sensation</li>
</ul>

What are symptoms of high mercury levels?

Common sources of mercury exposure are consumption of certain fish and shellfish, dental amalgam fillings, industrial emissions, and some skin lightening creams and traditional medicines. Broken thermometers and fluorescent light bulbs also pose risks.

What are common sources of mercury exposure?

Detoxing from mercury involves eliminating or reducing exposure sources. A balanced diet, rich in selenium and certain vitamins, can aid in detoxification. Medical treatments like chelation therapy are sometimes used, but only under professional supervision. It&rsquo;s crucial to consult a healthcare provider for safe detox methods.

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