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How to Order Your Own Tests for Nutrient Levels

If your primary care doctor will not test you for nutrient levels, you may be able to order your own tests. Use the results as a guide for supplementation.

Do you know your vitamin D status? What about vitamin B12? It can be difficult to discern what your nutrient levels are unless you have the results from a laboratory test.

If you have been reading about health, you are aware that such nutrients are crucial. In his interview on how to reverse Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Dale Bredesen described how he uses tests to determine which of many different factors might be contributing to a person’s risk of dementia. That way, the intervention can be precisely tailored to correct just those deficits the individual actually has. But what if your doctor is reluctant to order such tests for you?

Do-It-Yourself Tests for Nutrient Levels:

Q. Do you know the names of labs that test for nutrients or provide a nutrient profile without a doctor’s prescription? You mentioned on the broadcast with Dr. Tieraona Low Dog that there are several, but you didn’t say what they were.

A. Many states now permit people to order their own laboratory tests to determine nutrient levels as well as thyroid panels and other data. Some of the companies to look for include  AnyLabTestNow.com, HealthTestingCenters.com, HealthCheckUSA.com, Life Extension,  SpectraCell Laboratories and WellnessFX.com. Be sure to figure out first which nutrient levels concern you most so that you can compare the prices for the various tests.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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