- Environmental exposure: Interest in potential exposure to heavy metals or environmental elements.
- Nutrient balance: Assessment of mineral patterns alongside broader nutritional biomarkers.
- Fatigue and low energy: Ongoing tiredness or reduced stamina.
- Cognitive function: Brain fog, poor concentration or mental fatigue.
- Digestive health: Digestive discomfort or food sensitivities.
- Neuromuscular symptoms: Muscle cramps, weakness or altered coordination.
- Skin and hair changes: Hair thinning, brittle nails or skin concerns.
- Cardiometabolic health: Supportive context for lipid, glucose or metabolic concerns.
- Oxidative stress: Indicators linked with oxidative or cellular stress patterns.
- Detoxification pathways: Context for toxin and detoxification markers within Metabolomix+.
Overview
The Urine Elements add-on for Metabolomix+ measures urinary excretion of a panel of nutrient elements and environmental elements using ICP-MS technology, with results normalised to creatinine from a urine sample. The add-on expands the core Metabolomix+ analysis by including minerals such as magnesium, zinc and selenium, alongside elements such as lead, mercury and arsenic.
By combining elemental data with organic acids, amino acids, vitamin markers and detoxification markers already included in Metabolomix+, this add-on can provide additional context around nutritional patterns, potential environmental exposures and mineral handling. Results may be considered alongside symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, digestive discomfort or changes in energy levels.
Practitioners typically interpret urine element findings in conjunction with clinical history, dietary intake, occupational and environmental factors, hydration status and other Metabolomix+ markers. This integrated approach helps place elemental patterns into a broader nutritional and lifestyle context for individual clients.
Practical
Please note you need to purchase the Metabolomix+ test with this product. Other available add-ons:
- Fatty acids add-on for Metabolomix+
- Genomics add-on for Metabolomix+
- Vitamin D add-on for Metabolomix+
Sample required:
Urine