Nutrient Testing

If you experience fatigue, shortness of breath, frequent colds and flus, concerns with memory, skin concerns, take medications, wonder if you get enough vitamins and minerals and or if the supplements you are taking are the right ones, consider nutrient testing, specifically micronutrient testing.

What are micronutrients?

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals which are required for energy production, hormone balance and overall wellness. Micronutrients aren’t produced naturally in the body, so you must get them from your diet.

We are a well fed but undernourished nation as despite an abundant food supply, research indicates that North Americans are significantly deficient in many critical nutrients with significant health implications.^1-24 Studies show that thirty-one percent of the U.S. population is at risk of at least one vitamin deficiency or anemia.²

Several factors are responsible including a high intake of processed foods, declining levels of nutrients in our soils, disturbances in individual’s microbiome impacting digestion and absorption, and the increasing incidence of chronic health conditions themselves and the use of the medications that deplete certain nutrients.

Obtaining these nutrients from your foods is best. Tailored supplements can be used as “nutritional insurance” to cover unintended dietary gaps. Approximately half of adults and one third of children report using dietary supplements in North America. Research shows that those who use dietary supplements do have a lower prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake.

• Highlight: Micronutrient testing
• Your Key Symptoms: Fatigue, digestive concerns, skin disorders, cognitive decline
• Why Test? Nutrient deficiencies may be linked to feeling less than your best, fertility planning and athletic performance.
• Results Available: Generally, in 2 weeks once the lab has received your sample.

What are the tests for Nutrients available at Revivelife Clinic?

Revivelife Clinic has researched the nutrient testing available for specificity, accuracy, quality, comprehensiveness and cost to bring you the nutrient tests offered.

• Micronutrient 1 – Blood Test
  • A blood test that assesses 16 key nutrient markers.
  • Athletic Performance Add On Available.
  • What are the markers tested?

• Micronutrient 2 – Blood Test
  • A next generation blood test for measuring 31 key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino/fatty acids and metabolites within an individual’s white blood cells (lymphocytes) for a more accurate representation of what is bioavailable over an extended period of time to the body. It is the gold standard for this type of test.
  • What are the markers tested?

• Omega Fatty Acid – Blood Test
  • An assessment of fatty acids to determine the right balance of these vital nutrients for your optimal health.
  • What are the markers tested?

• Amino Acid – Blood Test
  • A blood test to evaluate 41 amino acids to allow their integration into your health plan.
  • What are the markers tested?

Other Tests to Consider – These tests evaluate other aspects of your health including select micronutrients.

• Hair Analysis Test
  • The hair element analysis is an easy way to assess the levels of 60 essential minerals and toxic metals.
  • What are the markers tested and learn more?

• Organic Acid Test
  • The organic acid urine test is an assessment of your overall health including select nutrients, digestion, energy production, longevity and brain health.
  • What are the markers tested and learn more?

• DNA Genetic Test Health & Hormones
  • This test saliva evaluates your genetic risk of developing deficiencies of 13 vitamins and minerals. In addition, this test assesses over 100 genes for overall health and hormone balance.
  • What are the markers tested and learn more?

Is This Test Right for Me? 

Consider assessing the root cause of your nutrient and health imbalances. We recommend testing if you experience any of the following health concerns which researchers have found to be linked to nutrient deficiencies.

Health Concern	Risk of Key Nutrient Deficiencies
Fatigue, Irritability, Aches and Pains, Decreased Immunity and Heart Palpations	Sub-Clinical Deficiency of Multiple Vitamins & Minerals Non-Specific
Anxiety	B6, B7, B12, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Blood Sugar	Chromium
Bones	D, K, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus
Brain	B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, E, Calcium, Copper, Iodine, Magnesium
Cardiovascular Disease	B3, B9, C, D, E, K, Chromium, Magnesium, Potassium
Depression	B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, D, Calcium, Copper, Iodine, Magnesium, Potassium
Digestion	B1, B3, B5, B9, B12, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Fatigue	B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, Copper, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium
Hair Loss	Protein, B7, Iodine, Iron
Headaches and or Migraines	B5, B6, B9, B12, Magnesium
Immunity	A, B2, B5, C, D, Copper, Zinc
Insomnia	B5, B6, D, Calcium, Magnesium
Joint Pain	D, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium
Muscle Cramps	B5, Calcium
Sensitivity to Cold	Copper, Iodine
Skin	A, B2, B7, C, Iodine, Zinc
Thyroid	A, Iodine, Selenium
Tingling Sensation Feet & Toes	B12, Calcium
Trouble Digesting Carbs	B1, B5, B6
Vision	A, E
Weight	B5, B6, D, Iodine, Magnesium
Medications	Certain medications increase the risk of select nutrient deficiencies. Examples Include: ·         Acetaminophen – Glutathione ·         Insulin Glargine Injection – Magnesium ·         Statins – CoQ10

How is an imbalance in Nutrients treated?

Your Revivelife clinician will review all findings and create a personalized plan for you based on what are the root causes of the Nutrient Imbalance. The use of tailored nutrition – increasing foods rich in the required select nutrients, probiotics and prebiotics – to promote digestion and absorption and stress management techniques – to increase relaxation providing optimal release of digestive enzymes are often advised. Additional testing including food sensitivities, and Organic Acid Test (test that assesses Microbiome, detox pathways, select nutrients and neurotransmitters may be considered to further investigate the potential causes of nutrient imbalance.

We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan.

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Book a complimentary discovery consultation with one of our health practitioners.

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Micronutrient 1 – Blood Test

A blood test that assesses 16 key nutrient markers.

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Calcium (ionized)
• Chloride
• Copper
• Ferritin
• Folate
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Zinc

Elite Athlete Add On:

• Iron, CK, K, Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN Creatinine, Bilirubin

Micronutrient 2 – Blood Test

The micronutrient tests measures 31 key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino/fatty acids and metabolites and how they are functioning within your white blood cells (WBCs). WBC assessment presents a clearer picture of what nutrients are bioavailable over a longer period of time for your body to utilize. This panel is designed to provide you with the most comprehensive nutritional analysis available. As the only lab that can offer a truly functional intracellular testing, SpectraCell also provides you with targeted nutrient repletion recommendations for the deficiencies identified.

SpectraCell’s Micronutrient test includes:

Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Biotin Folate Pantothenate Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin K

Minerals Calcium Magnesium Manganese Zinc Copper Amino Acids Asparagine Glutamine Serine Fatty Acids Oleic Acid

Antioxidants Alpha Lipoic Acid Coenzyme Q10 Cysteine Glutathione Selenium Vitamin E Carbohydrate Metabolism Chromium Fructose Sensitivity Glucose-Insulin Metabolism

Metabolites Choline Inositol Carnitine SPECTROX™ for Total Antioxidant Function IMMUNIDEX™ Immune Response Score

SpectraCell’s Patented Technology

SpectraCell’s patented, chemically-defined control media contains the minimal amount of each essential micronutrient that is needed to support optimal lymphocyte growth or mitogenic response. The functional intracellular status of micronutrients involved in cell metabolism is evaluated by manipulation of the individual micronutrients in the media followed by mitogenic stimulation and measurement of DNA synthesis.

The same technology also provides a total antioxidant function test (SPECTROX™) which assesses the ability of cells to resist damage caused by free radicals and other forms of oxidative stress. Due to the considerable number of cellular antioxidants with extensive interactions, redundancies, repair and recharging capabilities, measuring total function is the most accurate and clinically useful way to assess your capacity to resist oxidative damage.

Since lymphocytes are produced in the bone marrow and stored in the peripheral locations for long periods of time (the average life span of a lymphocyte is approximately four to six months), SpectraCell’s measurements provide a powerful portrait of each patients’ long-term nutrient status. This is analogous to the use of a glycosylated hemoglobin test to evaluate blood glucose levels over a one to three-month period.

This test allows for a detailed nutritional assessment for a broad variety of clinical conditions including arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular risk, diabetes, various immunological disorders, metabolic disorders and micronutrient deficiencies. The results allow your clinician to create a comprehensive treatment plan and monitor your progress.

Interpreting Test Results

SpectraCell provides easy-to-read test reports for the clinician and the patient.

IMMUNIDEX™  Immune Response Score – A unique Clinical Tool

A patient’s IMMUNIDEX™ score is one measurement to evaluate a person’s cell-mediated immune system performance. Specifically, it measures T-cell lymphocyte proliferation. Since immune function is a systemic measure of general health, a higher IMMUNIDEX™ score is generally desired since it means a person can respond efficiently not only to exogenous threats such as pathogens or allergens, but also to endogenous threats like tumors. The immune system, comprised of both cell-mediated (Th1) and humoral (Th2) components, when balanced and performing optimally, affords us critical protection and promotes health and wellness.

Micronutrient deficiencies will undermine a person’s immune function, and thus lower the IMMUNIDEX™. Since the highly complex immune system is dependent on the intracellular availability of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, correcting specific micronutrient deficiencies typically raises the IMMUNIDEX™ and contributes to tangible clinical benefits, such as reduced infections and may assist in achieving Th1/Th2 balance.

Fatty Acid – Blood Test

• Acids Profile
• Free, Serum
• Total Omega-3
• Total Omega-6
• EPA + DHA
• OM3/OM6 Ratio
• OM6/OM3 Ratio
• AA/EPA Ratio

Amino Acid – Blood Test

1. 3-Methyl-Histidine
2. 1-Methyl-Histidine
3. A-Aminobutyric Acid
4. A-Aminoadipic Acid
5. Alanine
6. Alloisoleucine
7. Anserine
8. Arginine
9. Asparagine
10. Aspartic Acid
11. B-Alanine
12. B-Aminoisoburyric Acid
13. Carnosine
14. Citrulline
15. Cystine
16. Cystathionine
17. Ethanolamine
18. G-Aminoisoburyic acid
19. Glutamine
20. Glutamic Acid
21. Glycine
22. Homocysteine
23. Histidine
24. Hydroxylysine
25. Hydroxyproline
26. Isoleucine
27. Leucine
28. Lysine
29. Methionine
30. Ornithine
31. Phophoethianolamine
32. Phosposerine
33. Phenylalanine
34. Proline
35. Sarcosine
36. Serine
37. Taurine
38. Threonine
39. Tryptophan
40. Tyrosine
41. Valine

Information Courtesy of Dynacare and Spectracell Labs.

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MICRONUTRIENT 1-LL-SAMPLE REPORT

MICRONUTRIENT 2-SPECTRACELL-SAMPLE REPORT

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What are the risks of developing Nutrient Deficiencies?

The principal risks of developing nutrient imbalance include:

• Genetic Link
• Nutrient Depletion – in soils with nutrient depletion due to over farming practices
• Climate Change – impacting growing seasons and overall nutrients in foods
• Poor Diet – standard American diet, which is low in fibre and high in sugar and saturated fats
• Excess Alcohol
• Food Hypersensitivities – Intolerances, Sensitivities IgG and or Allergies IgE
• Digestive Imbalance – Low Stomach Acid, SIBO, Leaky Bowel, Colitis, Chron’s, IBS, Celiac
• Inflammation
• Malabsorption
• Stress-reducing the good microbiome and digestive enzymes
• Medication Use – antibiotics, NSAIDs

What are the signs of deficiencies of key nutrients?

The following are common signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies:

NUTRIENT	SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCIES
Sub-Clinical Deficiency of Multiple Vitamins & Minerals Non-Specific	Fatigue, Irritability, Aches and Pains, Decreased Immunity and Heart Palpations
Vitamin A	Impaired immunity, growth, skin, thyroid health and night blindness (nyctalopia)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)	Fatigue, depression, irritability, headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort, trouble digesting carbs and if extreme a condition called beriberi.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)	Redness and swelling of the throat, mouth; sore throat, sores or cracks at the corners of the mouth and lips; inflamed and red tongue and skin disorders.
Vitamin B3 (niacin)	reduced circulation, depression, indigestion, vomiting, canker sores and if severe a condition called pellagra which is characterized by scaly and cracked skin, diarrhea and dementia
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)	Insomnia, fatigue, depression, vomiting, irritability, muscle cramps, impaired coordination, loss of antibody production burning feet, stomach pain, upper respiratory infections.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)	Nervousness, muscle weakness, depression, irritability, short term memory loss, and difficulty concentrating. Severe deficiency can lead to microcytic anemia.
Vitamin B7 (biotin)	Fatigue, reduced appetite, dry scaly skin, hair loss, magenta coloured painful and swollen tongue, cracked mouth corners, dry eyes, depression, insomnia.
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)	Inflamed tongue, gingivitis, poor growth, reduced appetite, forgetfulness, mental sluggishness, diarrhea, shortness of breath, irritability and an increased need is present during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Severe deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)	Tingling sensation in toes and fingers, fatigue, nervousness, shortness of breath, numbness, diarrhea and if severe pernicious anemia or neurological damage (due to impaired myelination).
Vitamin C	Impaired wound healing, easily bruised or bleeding (including nosebleeds), weaker immunity, gingivitis, dry hair, dry & scaly skin and if severe scurvy.
Vitamin D	Weaker bones, immunity, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, cancer (breast, colon and prostate), obesity and if severe rickets, osteomalacia and or osteoporosis.
Vitamin E	Loss of muscle mass, problems with vision, muscle weakness and unsteady walking. Long-term deficiency may result in kidney and liver problems.
Vitamin K	Excessive bleeding and weak bones.
Calcium	Muscle cramps and spasms, weak bones, brittle nails, depression, memory loss, tingling and/or numbness of the face, feet and hands and if severe osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Chromium	Increased blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If severe heart disease and diabetes.
Copper	Fatigue, pallor, immune weakness, weak and brittle bones, problems with memory and learning, premature gray hair, sensitivity to cold, reduced growth, edema, and or anorexia.
Iodine	Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), or hypothyroidism. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include: fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, fatigue and temperature change sensitivity.
Iron	Fatigue, weakness and if extreme iron deficiency anemia. Children who have iron deficiency anemia are at risk of neurodevelopment issues.
Magnesium	Sleep disorders, restless leg syndrome, irritability, anxiety and agitation, abnormal heart rhythms, vomiting, nausea, low blood pressure, muscle cramping, hyperventilation, confusion, seizures and weak nails.
Manganese	Impaired growth, skeletal abnormality, neonatal ataxia.
Phosphorus	Fragile and painful bones and teeth, loss of appetite, stiff joints, anxiety, irregular breathing, fatigue and irritability.
Potassium	High blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, cramping, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bloating, abdominal cramping, excessive urination or thirst, fainting, psychosis, depression and delirium. Severe potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia.
Selenium	Infertility in men, Kashin-Beck disease (a form of osteoarthritis), and can aggravate iodine deficiency.
Sodium	Stomach cancer is linked to excess processed salt consumption.
Zinc	Decreased wound healing, infertility, mild anemia, decreased taste acuity, hair loss, diarrhea, growth failure, and skin changes.

Doesn’t my traditional doctor test for nutrients in my normal blood work?

Traditional medical testing tends to focus on the cardiovascular system, liver, kidney and immune function. Your medical doctor may request a few key nutrients including ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. This however is not to the extent that tailored nutrient testing covers.

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Micronutrient 1 – Blood Test , Fatty Acid and or Amino Acid Test- Patient Preparation

Step 1 – Patient Preparation 

1. Discuss with your practitioner if it is best to discontinue your non-essential supplements 1 week – 12 weeks (depending on the method of testing selected) prior to testing to get a baseline without supplements OR to continue your supplement routine to assess your micronutrients and level of absorption that you are getting with the supplements of choice presently.
2. Continue to take any required prescription medication unless directed by your physician.

Step 2 – Micronutrient 1 Test

2. Receive your test requisition and proceed to the lab as designated on your requisition.
3. You can book an appointment beginning at 7am the morning of by going to dynacare.ca
4. Have your blood test taken.

Micronutrient 2- Blood Test

Step 1 – Patient Preparation

1. Discuss with your practitioner if it is best to discontinue your non-essential supplements 1 week – 12 weeks (depending on the method of testing selected) prior to testing to get a baseline without supplements OR to continue your supplement routine to assess your micronutrients and level of absorption that you are getting with the supplements of choice presently.
2. Continue to take any required prescription medication unless directed by your physician.
3.  Freeze the provided ice pack from the test kit for 24 hours if outside temperatures are above 90 degrees Farenheit or 32 degrees Celsius. DO NOT FREEZE ICE PACK IF OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 90 DEGREES FARENHEIT OR 32 DEGREES CELSIUS.

Step 2- Micronutrient 2 – Blood Test

1. You will be provided a test kit with lab requisition and an additional lab requisition for a blood draw at a local lab.
2. Proceed to the lab as designated on your requisition AND test kit.
3. You can book an appointment beginning at 7am the morning of by going to dynacare.ca
4. Have your blood test taken and receive your test kit back with your blood sample to be shipped to Spectracell lab.

Step 3 – Shipping

1. Next follow the directions to ship the test kit to the lab. Ship Monday – Wednesday for best results. Keep a record of the shipping number and email it to the clinic so that we can track your test results.

Note- Please refer to test kit and if any variation exists between the information here and your test kit, follow your test kit instructions. Additional information is provided in the test kits regarding preparation, collection and medications, circumstances, medical conditions, supplements, etc. that may affect the results of the test.

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