This panel helps assess your nutritional status and identify any deficiencies that could impact your overall health.

High-Yield Micronutrients

1. CoQ10 Total: CoQ10 is crucial for mitochondrial energy production and acts as a potent antioxidant. Low levels can impair cellular energy metabolism and increase oxidative stress, potentially affecting cardiovascular health and immune function.
2. RBC Magnesium: RBC magnesium provides a more accurate assessment of magnesium status than serum levels. Magnesium is essential for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and bone health. Deficiency can lead to neuromuscular and cardiovascular issues.
3. Zinc RBC: Zinc is vital for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency can impair immune response and delay wound healing, while excess can interfere with copper metabolism.
4. Copper Plasma and RBC: Copper is important for iron metabolism and nervous system function. Elevated copper levels can be associated with inflammation and oxidative stress, while deficiency can lead to anemia and neurological symptoms.
5. Total Glutathione: Glutathione is a major antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage and supports immune function. Low levels can indicate oxidative stress and are associated with various conditions, including liver disease and cancer.
6. Vitamin A: Essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Deficiency can lead to night blindness and increased infection risk, while excess can cause toxicity, including liver damage and teratogenic effects.
7. Folate RBC: Folate is crucial for DNA synthesis and repair, and red blood cell formation. Deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia and increased risk of neural tube defects in pregnancy.
8. Vitamin B6: Important for brain development and function, and helps the body convert food into energy. Deficiency can lead to anemia, dermatitis, and neurological symptoms, while excess can cause sensory neuropathy.

**This add-on should only be ordered in addition to an Advanced Male/Female Panel and/or Basic Nutrient Panel