Testing
- I will be taking a test to determine if I have the mutated genes that trigger deficiency, could this be healed with interventions?
- My Alkaline Phosphatase was at 50 before I started zinc. Is that too low?
- Do, you think a full iron panel would be necessary, or can I just test for ferritin?
- When would you recommend to do the Spectracell mineral testing and the mineral hair analysis? Do you do one or both? And do you have to be off supplements? If so, how long?
- Should I be doing vitamin E testing to check that I’m not overdosing?
- How often do you recommend getting tested for vitamin D levels when you are taking vitamin D supplements in order not to get too much?
- For the test to find out how well I’m able to absorb nutrients, proteins and fats, I want to see what the result is without the use of supplements to know how my body is doing on its own. How long should I be off of supplements before testing?
- What is the preferred test for iodine deficiency?
- How do you diagnose Hypothyroidism caused by nutrient deficiencies?
- What vitamin D tests do you recommend (active vs. storage levels)?
- How often should you have your ferritin levels checked?
- How can I order the Spectracell Comprehensive Nutritional Panel without a doctor?
- How often should vitamin levels be tested?
- I had iodine value higher than the upper reference range in the urine test. Is that something I need to worry about?
- What is your opinion on the Nutrition Response Testing?
- I have the MTHFR gene mutation. Should I do any other tests to see if my folate or homocysteine are converting properly?
- How do I test for the MTHFR gene?
- My folate is high on my labs. Should I be checked for MTHFR?