Hair analysis is among the most cost-effective mineral analyses. Hair is less susceptible to erratic changes in the blood that affect trace element levels. It provides a long-term record of mineral excesses and deficiencies, as well as an accurate long-term record of biological activity (your metabolism). Also, hair is E.P.A. recognized for the assessment of toxic metals. Collecting a hair sample (at home) is quick, easy, and non-invasive. 

Growth hormone (GH) or somatotropin, also known as human growth hormones (hGH or HGH) in its human form, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development. 

Folate is one of the B vitamins, which is necessary to produce red and white blood cells in the bone marrow, convert carbohydrates into energy, and generate DNA and RNA. Adequate folate intake is extremely important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, and adolescence. 

Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates that you have iron deficiency. The test also predicts chances for recovery.

Fasting blood sugar is a test that determines the blood sugar level after a person has fasted overnight. The test is done in the morning before the person has eaten. The normal range for blood glucose is 70 to 100 mg/dl. Levels between 100 and 126 mg/dl are considered impaired fasting glucose or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is generally diagnosed when fasting blood glucose levels are 126 mg/dl or higher. 

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a type of blood test that measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle at the bottom of a test tube that contains a blood sample. Normally, red blood cells settle relatively slowly. A faster-than-normal rate may indicate inflammation in the body. 

Creatinine blood test measures the level of creatinine in the blood. Creatinine is a waste product that forms when creatine, which is found in your muscles, breaks down. Creatinine levels provide your doctor with information about how well your kidneys are working. 

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of processes in the body, including metabolism and the immune response. It also plays a very important role in the body’s response to stress.

Creatine kinase-MB is a follow-up test that determines the cause of an elevated creatine kinase (CK), which might be due to heart damage or skeletal muscle damage. 

Creatine kinase test may be used to detect inflammation of muscles (myositis) or muscle damage due to muscle disorders (myopathies) such as muscular dystrophy or to help diagnose rhabdomyolysis if its signs and symptoms are present.