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Heavy Metals & Essential Minerals
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Discover Root Causes: Identify Elevated Heavy Metals and Mineral Imbalances
Our testing method is simple and convenient, targeting the most harmful heavy metals that can impact your health and cause unexplained symptoms. It also checks if your essential minerals are at optimal levels to support hormone balance, skin health, brain function, and more.
Why We Love This
Heavy metals are a root cause that’s often overlooked. Utilizing this test is a great choice for uncovering hidden toxins like lead, mercury, and arsenic that can affect everything from your energy to your immune system. By identifying these metals and understanding your mineral levels, you can take targeted steps to detoxify, restore balance, and feel your best.
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Katherine Stam
DO, IFMCP
What to Expect
This at-home test kit will be mailed directly to your house.
Collection Instructions:
Requires a urine sample and dried blood spot with finger prick. Detailed instructions will be included within the kit.
Avoid for 3 days prior to testing: biotin/vitamin B7 (hair and nail formulas).
Collection Instructions:
Requires a urine sample and dried blood spot with finger prick. Detailed instructions will be included within the kit.
Avoid for 3 days prior to testing: biotin/vitamin B7 (hair and nail formulas).
Details
This test is for you if you’ve “tried all of the things” but still feel like you don’t have answers or are highly suspicious you have had heavy metal exposure and want confirmation.
Root Heavy Metals & Essential Minerals kit tests the following:
Root Heavy Metals & Essential Minerals kit tests the following:
Arsenic (As)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Iodine (I)
Selenium (Se)
Zinc (Zn)
Copper (Cu)
Magnesium (Mg)
Bromine (Br)
Lithium (Li)
It's beneficial for people who:
- Are smokers (past or present)
- Are exposed to heavy metals through hobbies or work
- Have thyroid related health issues
- Have mercury dental work
- Live in older homes
- Have “chronic symptoms” such as fatigue, pain, headaches, but have not successfully received a diagnosis.
- Skin issues such as acne, rashes, etc.
- Have a diagnosed autoimmune disease and want to identify potential root causes at home.
Results
After the lab receives your sample, it typically takes 10-14 business days to process the results. Expect a total turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. The Root team will upload your results to your secure health portal, and you will be alerted when they are ready for viewing.
Sample Report
Your heavy metals and essential minerals report provides a detailed analysis of the levels of these substances in your body. This information can help you understand your overall health, identify potential deficiencies or toxicities, and make informed decisions about your nutritional needs.
With a clear and easy-to-understand report, you can gain valuable insights into your body's composition and take steps to optimize your health and well-being.
With a clear and easy-to-understand report, you can gain valuable insights into your body's composition and take steps to optimize your health and well-being.
Sample Report
Your heavy metals and essential minerals report provides a detailed analysis of the levels of these substances in your body. This information can help you understand your overall health, identify potential deficiencies or toxicities, and make informed decisions about your nutritional needs.
With a clear and easy-to-understand report, you can gain valuable insights into your body's composition and take steps to optimize your health and well-being.
With a clear and easy-to-understand report, you can gain valuable insights into your body's composition and take steps to optimize your health and well-being.
Need extra support and guidance?
Add on visits with a Root doctor as needed via your membership. We'll review the results in detail with you one on one and answer any questions you may have.
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