Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
Reveal the Root of Imbalance Through Your Mineral Blueprint
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive lab test that measures the levels of essential minerals, toxic metals, and metabolic ratios using a small sample of hair. This test provides a longer-term look at your body’s stress response, mineral reserves, and detox capacity—offering insight you won’t find in blood work alone.
Why HTMA?
Minerals are the spark plugs of your body. They influence everything from:
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Hormone balance and thyroid activity
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Adrenal resilience and energy levels
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Mood, brain function, and nervous system health
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Blood sugar regulation
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Detox pathways and toxin clearance
HTMA offers a powerful lens into your internal environment, helping us uncover underlying imbalances that may be stalling healing or contributing to chronic symptoms—even if your conventional labs appear “normal.”
What This Test Can Reveal
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Mineral status: Are you low in magnesium, potassium, or zinc?
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Toxic metals: Are mercury, lead, aluminum, or cadmium burdening your system?
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Metabolic ratios: How well are you producing energy? Managing stress?
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Hidden imbalances: Copper dysregulation, adrenal burnout, sluggish detox, or calcium shell
Common Symptoms Linked to Mineral Imbalances
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Fatigue or burnout
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Anxiety, irritability, or mood swings
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Poor stress tolerance or overwhelm
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Brain fog or memory lapses
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Blood sugar swings and cravings
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Hormonal imbalance or irregular cycles
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Sensitivity to chemicals or poor detox
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Hair loss, brittle nails, or dry skin
What’s Included with Your HTMA Service
✔️ HTMA test kit (shipped to your door)
✔️ Lab analysis of 36 elements: 15 essential minerals, 8 toxic metals, 13 additional elements
✔️ Detailed evaluation of 20+ mineral ratios tied to energy, stress, and inflammation
✔️ Personalized analysis and protocol from Appelusa Functional Health
✔️ Nutrition, hydration, and supplement recommendations
✔️ Suggested retest timeline
We partner with Trace Elements, Inc., a trusted lab that does not wash the hair sample—preserving accuracy in mineral and metal analysis.
How It Works
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Purchase your HTMA test through Appelusa Functional Health
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Receive your collection kit and instructions
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Collect ~1 tsp of hair from the nape of the neck and send it to the lab
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Receive a full lab report + personalized interpretation via email
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(Optional) Book a follow-up session for deeper protocol support
Important Notes
Not available in New York
Due to international distribution laws, HTMA is not currently available in: Australia, Austria, China, Germany, India, Mexico, the UK, and others (see full list at checkout)
💡 Want to learn if HTMA is right for you?
Book a free discovery call or send us a message to get started.
