Laboratory Evaluation
Vitamin & Antioxidant Evaluation
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Vitamin and Antioxidant Evaluation
You can be deficient in micronutrients and not even know it. Studies have shown that 50% of patients taking a multivitamin are functionally deficient in one or more essential nutrients that are vital to long term health. Deficiencies suppress the function of the immune system and contribute to degenerative processes. So, anyone who is interested in feeling his or her best can benefit from tests, assessing the function of specific vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other essential micronutrients within an individual's white blood cells (lymphocytes).
Such diseases or conditions linked to nutrient imbalance include arthritis, Parkinson's, alcoholism/substance abuse, behavioral disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic fatigue, macular degeneration, diabetes, immune disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and osteoporosis have been linked to nutrient imbalances. Studies published in 2002 in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the connection between nutrient deficiencies and disease processes.
To test for vitamin and antioxidant deficiencies, blood sample is collected in office, then sent to SpectraCell Laboratories, a testing laboratory company. We believe that good nutrition is vital for staying healthy and preventing disease. A detailed vitamin and antioxidant Evaluation enables physicians to develop appropriate interventions for patients who are pursuing lasting health.