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ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS OF METALS HAIR TESTING
Metals Hair Testing offers various benefits and applications in clinical practice:
1. Identifying whether metal toxicity or mineral deficiency contributes to a disorder (8).
2. Monitoring the effects of chelation therapy (removal of heavy metals from the body) (9).
3. Assessing whether supplementation of essential minerals could lead to significant improvements in a patient's health (10).
Hair Testing is Growing is Popularity
Hair toxicity tests are gaining popularity, as they can provide a long-term overview of an individual's exposure to various toxic substances. These tests are particularly helpful for detecting chronic exposure to heavy metals and other environmental toxins. People may choose to undergo hair toxicity testing for various reasons, such as concerns about environmental exposure or to monitor the effectiveness of detoxification treatments.
SOURCES OF EVIDENCE AND SUPPORT
Several studies and organizations have acknowledged the value of hair element analysis in detecting toxic metal exposure and mineral deficiencies:
1. Miekeley et al. (1998) conducted a study to determine the reliability of human hair reference intervals for trace elements, highlighting the
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