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D-Spot

In addition to its essential role in bone health, vitamin D3 helps regulate hundreds of other genes.  Less than optimal levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D have been associated with mood disorders (depression and anxiety), heart disease (congestive heart failure and high blood pressure), diabetes, increased cancer risk, multiple sclerosis, poor immune function and muscle pain and fatigue.  Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels have also been associated with increased risk of falls in the elderly, and greater risk of injury in elite athletes.

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Fatty Acid Profile

Having enough omega-3 fatty acids in the blood has been shown to reduce risk for heart disease, help memory and ability to focus, and reduce inflammation.  Research also suggests omega-3 fatty acids may help with symptoms of depression.

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Female Panel

The Female Panel of five hormones may highlight imbalances that can contribute to a number of different health conditions.   Low levels of estrogens may contribute to bone loss, fatigue, heart disease,  hot flashes, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and depression. Low testosterone may also contribute to bone loss, depression, fatigue, heart disease and vaginal dryness.  High estrogens or low progesterone may be a factor in anxiety symptoms, weight gain and breast cancer risk.  Fatigue often accompanies hormone imbalance and is frequently observed in postmenopausal women. Hormone imbalance may also be a feature of metabolic syndrome.

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Hair Cortisol

Elevated hair cortisol has been linked to heart disease and mood disorders.  Low hair cortisol has been associated with depression, generalized anxiety disorder and adrenal dysregulation.   Generally speaking, fatigue is commonly associated with low salivary cortisol levels, and possibly with low hair cortisol as well.  Bone loss and sleep disturbances are often found when salivary cortisol is elevated, and presumably also with elevated hair cortisol.

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Hair Element Analysis

Hair element analysis measures the levels of essential and toxic elements in hair, providing about a two to three month view of nutrition and toxic element exposure.   Elements include essential nutrients like chromium, iron and magnesium; or toxic like arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.   Some toxic elements can affect the nervous system; potentially causing tremors, memory impairment,  depression, anxiety, nerve pain, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, or juvenile delinquency.   A lack of essential elements can lead to health problems like: memory impairment, learning disabilities, decreased ability to cope with stress and fatigue.

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Male Panel

The Male Panel of four hormones may highlight imbalances that can contribute to different health conditions.   Low levels of testosterone may contribute to bone loss, fatigue, heart disease, irritability, apathy, grumpiness, memory loss, prostate enlargement, sleep disturbances and depression.  High estrogens can arise from excess conversion of testosterone to estrogen, causing breast enlargement and erectile dysfunction.  Hormone imbalance may also be a feature of metabolic syndrome.