Red Blood Cell Minerals and Metals Test:

Minerals and trace elements are extremely important for many vital functions of our body. Besides their specific functions, they are the cofactors needed for the synthesis of various hormones, enzymes and proteins of various nature. Deficiency of a single mineral may have a large impact on body functions. For example, zinc deficiency may cause multiple skin problems, repeated infections, malabsorption, infertility, impotency, anaemia, taste and smell problems, and loss of hair.

Multi-mineral supplements may not have sufficient quantity of such micro nutrients, or their absorption may be competitive and inadequate.  An accurate supplementation dose is mandatory which can be done most appropriately when we know the status of such micro nutrients in our body.

The RBC Elements test is designed for this purpose and helps us to treat deficiency and excess of nutrients or toxic elements.  The level of these nutrients in red blood cells is a better monitor than blood plasma levels.

Most significant nutritional micro elements include calcium, potassium and magnesium which are cardio-tonics;  copper, zinc and selenium which are anti-inflammatory; manganese, chromium and vanadium which regulate carbohydrate metabolism, and boron, molybdenum and phosphate. The test also provides RBC levels of some of the toxic minerals in the body such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and thallium. Presence of these toxic elements in red blood cells indicates a recent or ongoing exposure and this information helps to plan a management program.