Why Testing Your Body For Heavy Metals And Trace Mineral Diffecticies Matter
Your body depends on trace minerals like zinc, magnesium, selenium, and iodine to run thousands of biochemical reactions every day. These tiny nutrients act as cofactors for enzymes, support hormone balance, build strong bones, keep your immune system sharp, and protect your brain and heart. Even small deficiencies can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, low immunity, or long-term health issues.
At the same time, exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic can silently accumulate inside your cells. These toxins generate oxidative stress, damage DNA, disrupt mitochondrial energy production, and interfere with the very enzymes that minerals normally activate. Over time, heavy metal overload has been linked to neurological decline, cardiovascular disease, and immune dysfunction.
Because mineral deficiencies and toxic metal buildup often happen inside the cells—not just in the blood—testing gives a much clearer picture of your true cellular health. By identifying imbalances early, you can restore the right nutrients, remove harmful toxins, and protect your body at its deepest biological level.
How It Works
OligoScan sends light through your tissue (about 4 mm deep) and analyzes how different wavelengths are absorbed or reflected.
Based on the light-absorption signature (per Beer–Lambert’s Law), the device can infer the concentration of elements inside your cells. n
It reports levels of up to 44 elements (minerals, heavy metals, and several vitamins) to show what is stored inside your cells—not just what’s floating in your blood
Why It’s Useful
Intracellular view
It reveals what’s actually inside your cells, which can differ from blood levels, since the body tightly regulates what’s circulating.
Early detection
Identifies deficiencies or toxic burdens before symptoms appear, allowing for earlier, more personalized intervention.
Faster results
Because it’s a direct spectroscopic reading, results are immediate (rather than waiting days for lab analysis).
Complementary tool
It doesn’t replace standard lab tests but offers a distinct “cellular snapshot” that clinicians can use alongside blood, urine, or hair tests.
What You Can Expect
- A quick, comfortable scan (skin contact only)
- A report showing which minerals or heavy metals may be low, excess, or imbalanced
- Personalized recommendations to help restore balance, detoxify, and support optimal cellular function
Why Choose Us?
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