
At Wellness Perth Natural Medicine we’re proud to be at the forefront of nutrient testing, with multiple options for utilising laboratory testing to find answers to your health concerns!
- Iron Studies
- Vitamin B12
- Folate (vitamin B9)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Zinc
- Chromium
- Copper
- Iodine
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Tyrosine
- Coenzyme Q10
- Amino Acid Profiles
- Vitamin B Profile – B1, B2, B6, B9, B12
- Essential Fatty Acid (Omega 3 and 6) Profiles
- Antioxidant Profiles
- And many, many more!
Iodine Testing
Iodine is widely known to be necessary for healthy thyroid function and metabolism, but is also required for brain function, healthy breast tissue, to assist cancer prevention, and is vital for your baby’s health during pregnancy. Iodine deficiency is currently reported as widespread in Australia, with a particular focus on iodine requirement during pregnancy, childhood growth and for healthy thyroid function in adults.
Copper Levels Test
Copper may be tested via blood levels of serum copper and serum caeruloplasmin (the ‘storage form’ fo blood copper) as well as through urinary testing for specific copper excess and deficiency cases. We frequently see both elevated and low copper levels in our Australian patients, as we have extensive use of copper water pipes and the correct pH of soils to uptake copper. Copper is essential for healthy immune function, healthy mood, connective tissue strength, nervous system health, digestive, immune and bone/joint health. Both high and low copper levels may be associated with symptoms of low mood, worry, aggression, headaches, and altered levels of dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitters.
Zinc Blood Test
Zinc is also utilised extensively throughout the body, in over 300 biochemical reactions. Zinc is essential for healthy growth and development, as well as cognitive function, memory and learning. Zinc is also vital for healthy skin, connective tissue strength, digestive capacity, immune strength, balanced mood, quality sleep and daily well-being.
Magnesium Blood Test
Magnesium is utilised extensively in the body through many different pathways and cell requirements including for energy production, blood sugar balance and assisting coping with daily stresses. Magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation, including avoiding headaches and muscle cramps and for the cardiovascular system via the heart muscle; and is also utilised to stabilise blood sugar levels and for healthy blood pressure. The body has a higher requirement for magnesium during stress, high-intensity exercise and alcohol consumption.