Description
- CHECK: Determination of your Folate (Vitamin B9), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, HbA1c and Total Cholesterol levels via a simple sample that you take yourself (from the fingertip).
- HEALTH CONTROL: Do you suffer from poor memory, headaches, depressive moods or tingling in your arms and hands? Get your micronutrient levels checked to rule out a deficiency.
- SIMPLICITY: Easy test to do at home once you get your test kit, collect the sample yourself and send it back to our CLIA certified lab.
- COMPLETE: Everything included in the test kit, incl. sample instructions and sample tube. No additional costs - scientific analysis and laboratory report via email.
- PLEASE NOTE: Due to regulatory reasons, this test is currently not available in NY/NJ/RI/MD. Must be at least 18 & over to take the test.
Micronutrients are essential dietary elements that the body cant produce (enough) of on its own. This is why we have to meet our micronutrient demand by consuming them through food. Micronutrients include vitamins like vitamin B12, B9 or D. In contrast to macronutrients (like fat, carbohydrates, or proteins) they are no source for energy but play other important roles for our body functions, for example in the metabolism. Deficiencies or excess of certain micronutrients can lead to various complaints, which is why it can be helpful to monitor your micronutrient levels. In addition to the 3 vitamin B12, B9 and D, our test also includes the general health markers HbA1c (long term blood sugar) and Total Cholesterol, to give you an even broader picture of your overall health.
What symptoms can be caused by a micronutrient deficiency? Tiredness, lack of concentration, poor memory Hair loss Degeneration of the optic nerve Disturbance of the optic nerve Depressed mood Muscle weakness
Various factors can increase the risk of a deficiency: Increased need Impaired absorption of micronutrients in the intestine Vegetarianism/veganism Taking certain medications
How does the test work?
After ordering, a test kit will be delivered to you. You take the samples comfortably at home and then send them back to the lab and we will provide you with your micronutrient levels.