University research shows that 50% of people taking multivitamins are still nutritionally deficient. This situation even occurs to those of you who eat a balanced diet, exercise, and take a multivitamin.
You may ask yourself, why is this important? Simply, the answer is that vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant deficiencies have been shown to suppress the function of the immune system. When this happens, there is a rise in degenerative diseases such as arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Even if you are healthy, there are several factors that affect your nutritional status:
Each of us are biochemically & metabolically unique.
A balanced diet does not mean good nutritional absorption.
Serious health conditions can be affected by deficiencies.
There are changing nutritional needs as we age.
Lifestyle demands draw physically on our overall health.
What can we do?
How would you feel if you were told that you could take a blood test to determine exactly what vitamin and mineral supplements your body needs?
Dr. Pappas initiates micronutrient testing with SpectraCell Laboratories to measure the function of selected vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants within your white blood cells. SpectraCell's Micronutrient Testing identifies where you are adequate or deficient in the following areas:
Vitamins
Minerals
Amino Acids
Antioxidants
Fatty Acids
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Metabolites
Immune Response
Within 3 weeks Dr. Pappas will receive your test results. He will then meet and review results in person. Testing is covered by most insurances.
