Elemental hair analysis is one of the methods used to determine macro- and microelements and toxic metals in the body. It allows you to assess the nutrition of the body and determine the existence of deficiencies. The content of bioelements in hair depends on age, sex, season, general health and nutrition.
Macronutrients include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, sodium and chlorine. Micronutrients include iodine, iron, fluorine, boron, cobalt, copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum and selenium.
Toxic elements are barium, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, thallium, nickel, mercury, strontium. Elemental analysis of the hair takes into account about 30 elements.
The functions of bioelements include the activation of enzymes. Catalysis of metabolic processes, as well as stimulation of the immune barrier. The concentration of bioelements in the body is reduced as a result of the use of antibiotics. Hormonal drugs including contraception. As well as hormone replacement therapy and sedatives. Hairdressing treatments that cause physical and chemical changes in the hair structure, i.e. perms, dyeing and oxygenation are also important.
Thanks to the elemental analysis, data on the body, accompanying diseases, diseases or deficiencies is obtained. From the last few months. Unlike biological fluids, whose test indicators are valid for a maximum of several days. The content of specific micro- and macroelements from the hair comes from the last few months. For this reason, it is sometimes better to reach for this type of examination. Because the solution to the problem of body disorders is in its cells, not the carriers of the substance, which is blood.
The methods used for the analysis of multi-component hair biological material. In the laboratory are emission spectrophotometry, mass spectrometry and analysis of neutron activity. The content of elements is determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Elemental analysis of the hair is recommended for people struggling with chronic fatigue. Excessive stress, poor immunity, overweight, disorders related to the digestive system, bone, blood, Parkinson’s disease, skin diseases. The treatment is recommended for professional and professional athletes, pregnant women and during lactation. As well as for people with undiagnosed medical conditions and ultimately people who more precisely want to take care of their health.
