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Hair Elements Analysis by Doctors Data Lab
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- Measurement of toxic and essential elements
- Inexpensive, noninvasive
- Analysis by ICP-MS
- Result specific commentary provided
- Requires only 0.25 gram hair (less than 1/100 ounce)
Extensive research established that scalp hair element levels are related
to human systemic levels. The strength of this relationship varies for
specific elements, and many researchers consider hair as the tissue of
choice for toxic and several nutrient elements. Unlike blood, hair element
levels are not regulated by homeostatic mechanisms. Thus, deviations in hair
element levels often appear prior to overt symptoms and can thereby be a
valuable preliminary tool for predicting the development of physiological
abnormalities.
Since 1972, Doctor’s Data, Inc. has performed over four million hair
elements tests for physicians and other health care providers, accumulating
what is probably the largest database regarding this procedure.
Why hair?
With respect to its contained elements, hair is essentially an excretory
tissue rather than a functional tissue. Hair element analysis provides
important information which, in conjunction with symptoms and other
laboratory values, can assist the physician with an early diagnosis of
physiological disorders associated with aberrations in essential and toxic
element metabolism.
As protein is synthesized in the hair follicle, elements are incorporated
permanently into the hair with no further exchange or equilibration with
other tissues. Scalp hair is easy to sample, and because it grows an average
of one to two cm per month, it contains a “temporal record” of element
metabolism and exposure to toxic elements.
Nutrient elements including magnesium, chromium, zinc, copper and selenium
are obligatory co-factors for hundreds of important enzymes and also are
essential for the normal functions of vitamins. The levels of these elements
in hair are correlated with levels in organs and other tissues.
Toxic elements may be 200-300 times more highly concentrated in hair than in
blood or urine. Therefore, hair is the tissue of choice for detection of
recent exposure to elements such as arsenic, aluminum, cadmium, lead,
antimony, and mercury. The CDC acknowledges the value of hair mercury levels
as a maternal and infant marker for exposure to neurotoxic methylmercury
from fish.
Through recent vast improvements in technology, instrumentation, and
application of scientific protocols, hair element analysis has become a
valuable tool in providing dependable and useful data for physicians and
their patients. The U.S. Environmental Protection agency stated in a recent
report that “...if hair samples are properly collected and cleaned, and
analyzed by the best analytic methods, using standards and blanks as
required, in a clean and reliable laboratory by experienced personnel, the
data are reliable.” (U.S.E.P.A. 600/4-79-049)
Hair, however, is vulnerable to external elemental contamination by means of
certain shampoos, bleaches, dyes, and curing or straightening treatments.
Therefore, the first step in the interpretation of a hair element report is
to rule out sources of external contamination.
Hair element analysis is a valuable and inexpensive screen for physiological
excess, deficiency or maldistribution of elements. It should not be
considered a stand-alone diagnostic test for essential element function, and
should be used in conjunction with patient symptoms and other laboratory
tests. Collection kit is sent to you with instructions, with return
shipping prepaid. Extensive report will be sent to you in about a
week. see
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Order Doctors Data Hair Elements Analysis by calling us at
207-657-4325
9:00 AM-9:00PM EST Monday through Saturday
20% OFF
list price $125.00
Our price $98.00 USD (free shipping within USA)
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