A hair tissue mineral analysis is a screening test that measures the mineral content of your hair.
However, a hair tissue mineral analysis is much more than a test for minerals. Providing a blueprint of your biochemistry, a hair tissue mineral analysis can provide pertinent information about your metabolic rate, energy levels, carbohydrate tolerance, stage of stress, immune system and glandular activity.
The test also reveals the level of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic and cadmium. This screening test can also be used to reduce the guesswork involved when recommending nutritional supplements and dietary modifications.