HTMA Basic Through Trace Elements

This profile includes a basic multi-element lab test showing levels of essential minerals, trace minerals, toxic metals, and key ratios. Results are shown in a chart with the client’s information and a visual display of findings. No interpretation is included.

After placing your order, you will receive a packet which will include everything you need to collect and send your hair to Trace Elements for testing.

Clients seeking further support in understanding their results can combine this service with an HTMA consultation, which includes a one-hour consultation with HTMA Practitioner, Rebecca Badge.

Lab results will provide information including:

Nutritional (Essential) Elements

These minerals are vital for metabolism, hormones, nerves, bones, and energy production.

Common ones tested include:

• Calcium (Ca) – metabolism, thyroid/adrenal balance, blood sugar trends

• Magnesium (Mg) – stress response, muscle/nerve function

• Sodium (Na) & Potassium (K) – adrenal function, fluid balance

• Copper (Cu) – iron regulation, neurotransmitters, hormones

• Zinc (Zn) – immune health, digestion, growth

• Phosphorus (P) – energy production

• Iron (Fe) – oxygen transport (storage trends, not anemia diagnosis)

• Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), Selenium (Se), Boron (B), Cobalt (Co), Molybdenum (Mo), Sulfur (S)

These values are often interpreted in ratios, not isolation.

Toxic Elements

These are heavy metals and environmental toxins that can interfere with enzymes, hormones, and nervous system function.

Typically includes:

• Mercury (Hg)

• Lead (Pb)

• Cadmium (Cd)

• Arsenic (As)

• Aluminum (Al)

• Uranium (U)

• Antimony (Sb)

• Beryllium (Be)

Additional (Secondary) Elements

Less commonly discussed elements that can reflect environmental exposure or metabolic trends.

Examples:

• Nickel (Ni)

• Lithium (Li)

• Tin (Sn)

• Strontium (Sr)

• Titanium (Ti)

• Vanadium (V)

• Tungsten (W)

• Zirconium (Zr)

These are usually contextual, not diagnostic.

Metabolic Patterns & Ratios (Key Feature of Trace Elements HTMA)

Trace Elements is known for interpreting:

• Calcium/Magnesium – metabolic rate & thyroid trend

• Sodium/Potassium – adrenal stress & resilience

• Calcium/Potassium – thyroid trend

• Zinc/Copper – immune, emotional, and hormonal balance

• Na/Mg, Ca/Na, etc.