Heavy Metal Testing
Dr. Ryan helps people with health risks by looking at information from Functional Medicine Labs like the Heavy Metals testing from a urine or blood draws that tests 20 of the most common heavy metals. From these types of tests, he will review the results with you thoroughly, and what they indicate is going on in your body and help determine the best strategies to unlock and restore your health and vitality naturally through means of herbal or nutritional supplementation, whole-foods, lifestyle and bio-hacks. His principle driving philosophy is to unlock the health inside of you!
Heavy metals have become an increasing concern due their increasing presence in our environment and potential health risks with exposure. To mitigate these risks, accurate testing measures are essential. Testing can be done via the blood or urine with different benefits.
Heavy Metal Testing
The same 20 Heavy Metals are tested in the blood and the urine, which include:
- Beryllium
- Aluminum
- Nickel
- Arsenic
- Palladium
- Cadmium
- Antimony
- Tin
- Tellurium
- Cesium
- Barium
- Gadolinium
- Tungsten
- Platinum
- Mercury
- Lead
- Thallium
- Bismuth
- Thorium
- Uranium
Blood Sample Testing provides a snapshot of acute toxicity, bodily burden, and recent/ongoing exposure.
Urine Sample Testing provides insights into both recent exposure and long-term, slow accumulation of heavy metals over several years, which maybe harder to measure in blood.
Dr. Ryan utilizes telehealth to work with clients all over the country. If you live in the United States and are interested in working with Dr. Ryan please reach out.
If you live in MN, near the Twin Cities area, Dr. Ryan currently has a functional medicine clinic in Inver Grove Heights MN, and has in-person consultation times available.