Description

Micronutrient cellular metabolism testing, also known as a micronutrient test, measures the levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in your cells. This test can help identify deficiencies and imbalances, and provide insight into your long-term nutritional status. 

 

This panel includes the following test:

Amino Acids

Biotin – Vitamin B7

Calcium

Magnesium

Riboflavin is vitamin B2

Vitamin A

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B-6

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Zinc

Fasting not required.

Additional information about each test is listed below:

Amino acids are molecules that combine to form proteins. Amino acids and proteins are the building blocks of life. When proteins are digested or broken down, amino acids are the result. The human body then uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body: Break down food.

Biotin – Vitamin B7. You may recognize vitamin B7 by its popular name of biotin. It is a water-soluble B vitamin found naturally in some foods and also in supplements. Biotin plays a vital role in assisting enzymes to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in food.

Calcium is a mineral that helps build and maintain strong bones, and is also needed for the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nerves.

Magnesium is an essential mineral and nutrient in the human body that's involved in many biochemical reactions. It's also used in a variety of products and in fireworks.

Riboflavin is vitamin B2. It is widely found in both plant- and animal-based foods, including milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables. Riboflavin is involved in many body processes. It's required for the proper development of the skin, lining of the digestive tract, blood cells, and brain function.

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that's important for many bodily functions, including vision, growth, and immunity. It's found in many foods, and the body can also convert some plant-based carotenoids into vitamin A.

Vitamin B12 and folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, are both essential nutrients that work together to support many cellular functions in the body.

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a nutrient your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones. Vitamin C is also vital to your body's healing process.

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones. That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of bone, when vitamin D is present. Vitamin D also regulates many other cellular functions in your body.

Vitamin E is a nutrient that's important to vision, reproduction, and the health of your blood, brain and skin. Vitamin E also has antioxidant properties.

Zinc, a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. With a varied diet, your body usually gets enough zinc. Food sources of zinc include chicken, red meat and fortified breakfast cereals.