Method - Hair analysis
NO test kit is required for this test.
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ITEMS TESTED
* Nutrients are grouped under the area where they play their most significant role. While many nutrients support multiple body systems, each has been assigned to a single category to avoid duplication and provide a clearer overview of their primary function within the body.
 
Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Protein
Health Fats (EFA’s)
 
Energy Nutrition
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Phosphorus
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)
Isoleucine
Valine
Iron
 
Cellular Nutrition
Magnesium
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Potassium
Sodium
Lithium
Leucine
 
Brain & Neuro-Nutrition
Choline
Inositol
Omega-3 EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Omega-3 DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)
Tryptophan
Phenylalanine
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
 
Immune Nutrition
Zinc
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
Copper
Lysine
Threonine
 
Bone, Joint & Connective Tissue Nutrition
Calcium
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)
Boron
Silica (Silicon)
Proline
 
Cardiovascular Nutrition
L-Carnitine
Omega-6 GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
Chromium
Arginine
Taurine
 
Digestive & Gastrointestinal Nutrition
Glutamine
Zinc-Carnosine
Chloride
Molybdenum
Asparagine
 
Antioxidant Nutrition
Selenium
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Manganese
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Cysteine
Histidine
 
Endocrine & Hormone Nutrition
Iodine
Tyrosine
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Alanine
 
Detoxification Nutrition
Sulfur
Glycine
Methionine
Aspartic Acid
Glutamic Acid
 
Is a Nutrition & Metabolic Wellness Profile Right for You?
Optimal health depends on having the right nutrients available for your body to function effectively. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and other nutritional compounds support everything from cellular repair and energy production to immune resilience and cognitive performance.
 
When nutrient levels become imbalanced, the body may struggle to maintain normal function, potentially affecting many aspects of wellbeing.
 
Areas Commonly Influenced by Nutritional Status
Nutritional imbalances may be associated with challenges relating to:
Energy and vitality
Sleep quality
Emotional wellbeing and resilience
Hormonal balance
Digestive comfort and gut function
Skin appearance and health
Bone and connective tissue support
Immune function
Healthy blood formation
Protection against oxidative stress
 
Why Nutrient Imbalances Can Occur
Even individuals who follow a balanced diet may experience nutrient insufficiencies. Modern food production methods, soil depletion, food processing, and lifestyle factors can all influence the nutritional value of the foods we consume.
 
Additional factors that may increase nutritional demands include:
Ongoing physical or emotional stress
Busy lifestyles and reliance on convenience foods
Environmental exposures
Increased metabolic demands
Age-related changes
 
Certain digestive and health conditions may also affect the body's ability to break down, absorb, transport, or utilise nutrients efficiently.
Examples include:
Digestive disorders
Inflammatory bowel conditions
Gluten-related disorders
Autoimmune conditions
Chronic digestive disturbances
Restrictive eating patterns
 
HealthSense uses a small sample of your hair to assess a wide range of items. This is possible because hair shafts are hollow and act as storage vessels for substances carried through the bloodstream—such as antibodies, nutrients, hormones, heavy metals, and more. As these substances circulate in the body, they are deposited from the blood stream into the hair shaft, allowing them to be detected and analysed without the use of invasive testing methods such as blood testing.