 | Hair Mineral Analysis ($175) The hair analysis measures the content of 20 minerals and toxic metals in hair tissue. Since hair tissue is living tissue, the mineral status on hair can reflect the mineral status of other living tissues inside the body. From these results, we can infer metabolic rate, ability to handle stress, immune function, thyroid and adrenal strength, chronic deficiencies, and heavy metal toxicity. It provides a map for restoring the body through diet and whole food based supplementation. It takes approximately two weeks to get results back. Hair Mineral Analysis Hair Mineral Analysis Instructions |
 | Hormone and Nutritional Saliva Testing ($170-360, depending on number of tests) At SportFuel, we typically recommend an Adrenal Stress Index test and a Male or Female Hormone Panel. Additional tests may be added in depending on your needs. The basic test involves four separate samples of saliva for cortisol and DHEA collected at four different times during the day. Complete directions for all testing and panels come with the sample collection kit, which are mailed to you by the lab. It takes approximately 2 weeks to get results back. |
 | Metabolic Acidosis pH Test ($60) The metabolic acidosis test involves testing the pH of your first morning urine, to determine if you are in a state of dietary metabolic acidosis, which is typically caused by "acid-forming dietary behaviors". Metabolic Acidosis (pH test) Balancing Sheet |
 | Stomach Acid Test ($24) The Stomach Acid Test is used when symptoms of poor digestion are present. This simple test can be done at home and will vary from 3-5 days depending on your level of stomach acid production. Knowing whether or not you are properly digesting your food with adequate stomach acid will be of utmost important before starting a nutrition and supplement program. Stomach Acid Test Stomach Acid Test Instructions |
 | Zinc Test ($26) The Zinc Test is used to determine the status of bioavailable zinc in the body. The test requires a bottle of liquid zinc to start. Zinc is an important mineral in many body processes including: activator of many key digestive enzymes, growth and development, male reproductive system, insulin production and secretion, and prevention of cadmium and copper toxicity. |
 | Vitamin D Home Test ($70) Research suggests that Vitamin D plays a key role in cancer prevention, mood support, overall mental health and brain function, immune system support, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, male and female steroid hormone balance, and performance enhancement. SportFuel provides home test kits from ZRT Laboratories to evaluate your blood levels of 25-OH-Vitamin D, the active form of Vitamin D. |
 | GI Effects Stool Profiles ($439) The GI Effects Stool Profiles Test is a home test, which involves collection of a stool sample.Typically, those with severe digestive issues would benefit from this test. See more information on this handout, provided by Metagenics, the laboratory which conducts the test: GI Effects Stool Profiles |
