Mineral patterns
HTMA measures minerals deposited in a small hair sample over time.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
A wider view of mineral patterns
HTMA is a laboratory test that measures mineral content in a properly collected hair sample. It can support educational conversations about nutrition and mineral balance when interpreted carefully and in context.
Ratios and relationships
Ratios may offer educational context beyond looking at a single mineral in isolation.
Laboratory context
Results should be interpreted alongside health history, symptoms, medications, and conventional testing.
Educational use
HTMA does not diagnose disease and should not be used as a substitute for licensed medical care.
What HTMA can—and cannot—do
It may help you:
- • Organize mineral information into understandable patterns
- • Identify questions for nutrition and wellness planning
- • Track changes across properly timed repeat testing
It does not:
- • Diagnose medical conditions
- • Replace blood work, imaging, or clinical examination
- • Replace care from a licensed healthcare professional