Description
Important minerals Minerals are incorporated in several metabolic pathways to ensure the normal function of cells. For instance, zinc is crucial for the immune system to produce T and B-cells. Magnesium is also essential for muscle contraction and its deficiency leads to physical and mental weakness as well as hyporeflexia. Sadly, many patients experience vague symptoms for years without being diagnosed with mineral deficiency, but with the help of GetTested’s quick checkup, you will get a full report of your minerals’ status and practical tips to optimise your diet to meet the daily requirements. Magnesium deficiency – common symptoms Impaired sleep Fatigue Irritation Twitching of the eyelids Muscle cramps / tremors Hypertension Zinc deficiency – common symptoms Weakened immune system Impaired wound healing Impaired sense of smell and taste Worse hair, skin and nails Infertility / impotence / low testosterone Impaired vision or night vision Selenium deficiency – common symptoms Muscle weakness Muscle pain Growing pains Restless legs Skin problems Fatigue * Note – selenium is toxic in too high doses! How the Mineral Deficiency Test is done The Mineral Deficiency Test is measured in plasma (blood). The test is done at home. You can collect a few drops of blood by pricking your finger and then send it to our laboratory for analysis. You will receive your result digitally as soon as our lab has analysed your sample. Everything you need to take the test is in the kit that will be sent home to you.
