Mineral & Vitamin Screen

The Mineral & Vitamin Screen is a comprehensive nutritional profile designed for anyone experiencing unexplained tiredness, low mood, poor concentration, muscle weakness, hair thinning, or recurrent infections. It is equally valuable for those following restricted diets, managing chronic gut conditions, or simply wanting an objective baseline of their nutritional status. Using a simple blood sample, the screen quantifies the key vitamins and minerals your body relies on for energy production, immune defence, nerve function, bone strength, and hormone balance.

Vitamins
- Vitamin A (retinol): supports vision, skin integrity, and immune function.
- Vitamin B6: essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, red blood cell formation, and energy metabolism.
- Vitamin B12: vital for nerve health, DNA synthesis, and healthy red blood cells.
- Vitamin D 25-OH: the best marker of vitamin D status, governing calcium absorption, bone density, and immune regulation.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol): a key antioxidant protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage.
- Folate: required for cell division, red blood cell production, and healthy pregnancy outcomes.

Minerals
- Aluminium: monitored where exposure or accumulation is a concern.
- Calcium: essential for bone strength, muscle contraction, and nerve signalling.
- Inorganic phosphates: works with calcium in bone metabolism and cellular energy.
- Magnesium: involved in over 300 enzyme reactions, including energy, muscle, and nerve function.
- Manganese: a cofactor for antioxidant enzymes and bone formation.
- Potassium: critical for heart rhythm, fluid balance, and muscle function.
- Sodium: maintains fluid balance and normal nerve and muscle activity.
- Zinc: supports immunity, wound healing, taste, and hormone regulation.

Why it matters
Subtle deficiencies in vitamins and minerals often present with vague, overlapping symptoms that are easily missed or attributed to stress. Identifying a shortfall early allows targeted dietary or supplement correction, helping to restore energy, protect bone and nerve health, and support long-term wellbeing. Equally, detecting excess levels of minerals such as aluminium or manganese prevents unnecessary supplementation and flags potential toxicity.

Vitamins
- Vitamin A (retinol)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D 25-OH
- Vitamin E (tocopherol)
- Folate

Minerals
- Aluminium
- Calcium
- Inorganic phosphates
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Zinc

No special preparation required.

For blood tests, we recommend drinking plenty of water beforehand to ensure smooth sample collection. If you are taking any regular medication, continue to do so unless advised otherwise by your doctor.