Description

Nourish your mind. Balance your mood. Optimize your brain chemistry.

Mental health is closely connected to nutrition. The Mental Health Support Blood Test evaluates a comprehensive panel of essential micronutrients required for healthy brain function, neurotransmitter production, mood regulation, and emotional stability.

Micronutrient deficiencies can interfere with the body’s ability to produce key neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, potentially contributing to symptoms including anxiety, depression, brain fog, irritability, and mood instability. This test is designed to help uncover underlying nutritional imbalances that may be affecting mental wellness.

Why Micronutrients Matter for Mental Health

The brain and nervous system rely on a complex network of biochemical pathways that require adequate micronutrient support. Neurons, neurotransmitters, and feedback systems that regulate mood and emotional response all depend on sufficient levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and cofactors.

While many factors influence mental health—including hormones, medications, stress, life circumstances, and neurochemistry—micronutrient status plays a foundational role in how the body responds to these influences. Deficiencies may compromise neurotransmitter production and stress resilience, potentially worsening symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Correcting micronutrient deficiencies may help support healthier brain chemistry and improve the body’s ability to maintain emotional balance.

Patient Preparation

  • Fasting: Not required
  • Sample Type: Blood draw

Biomarkers Measured

Amino Acids & Neurotransmitter Cofactors

  • Asparagine
  • Glutamine
  • Cysteine
  • Serine Support neurotransmitter synthesis, brain energy metabolism, and neuronal stability
  • Inositol Supports serotonin signaling and nerve communication

Vitamins

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folate Essential for methylation, cognition, mood regulation, and nervous system function
  • Vitamin D3 Low levels are commonly associated with depression and fatigue
  • Vitamin E Provides antioxidant protection for brain cells

Minerals & Trace Elements

  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
  • Calcium
  • Copper
  • Manganese
  • Selenium
  • Chromium

Support stress response, neurotransmitter balance, and mood regulation

Other Key Nutrients

  • Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Supports mitochondrial energy production in brain cells
  • Choline Essential for memory, focus, and acetylcholine production
  • Glucose–Insulin Metabolism Supports stable brain fuel supply and metabolic balance

Why This Test Matters

  • Identifies nutritional deficiencies that may impact mood, memory, and mental clarity
  • Helps personalize dietary or supplement strategies
  • Complements therapy or medication with foundational biochemical support
  • Supports a root-cause approach to mental and emotional health
  • Useful for proactive screening during periods of stress or burnout

Who May Benefit

  • Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, irritability, or cognitive fatigue
  • Those currently in mental health therapy or psychiatric care
  • People seeking a functional or root-cause approach to emotional well-being
  • Individuals recovering from prolonged stress, trauma, or major life transitions