- Macronutrients
- Proteins (amino acids)
- Fats (saturated fats, trans fats, unsaturated fats)
- Carbohydrates (sugar, starch, fiber)
- Water
- Micronutrients
- Minerals (calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, magnesium, etc.)
- Vitamins (Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K)
- Antioxidants
Nutrition testing can be used to evaluate the levels of these macronutrients and micronutrients in the blood.
Nutritional testing has many uses in functional medicine: chemistry, hormone function, gut health, metabolic function, blood sugar regulation, food sensitivities and allergies.
Nutrients play a vital role in almost every physiological process in the body, from metabolism and immunity to digestion and hormone regulation. Nutritional imbalances can lead to symptoms such as weight gain or loss, muscle mass and/or bone density loss, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, poor memory and focus, insomnia and even life-threatening diseases.
A simple blood test is a powerful tool that can help identify nutritional problems early and prevent the development of disease.
Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium are among the most common nutrient deficiencies. Modifying your diet or adding in supplements is an easy way to correct deficiencies.
Some of the most common nutritional tests include:
- Vitamins
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Phosphorus
- Folic Acid
- Electrolytes
Esssential vitamins that are required for the body to function properly:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)