Section II

Along with your hair analysis from PNC, you receive a unique, in-depth report on your test results. Above and beyond the usual information about individual mineral levels, you will get explanations regarding your most significant mineral readings and their interrelationships – your mineral balance. You will also learn your metabolic type –whether you are a Fast Metabolizer or a Slow Metabolizer. And in addition to a list of recommended supplementation, you will learn what foods you should emphasize and those to avoid that will further assist you to balance your minerals.

My report says that I’m a Slow Metabolic type. How is this determined from my Hair Analysis Report?

Metabolic typing is a unique feature of PNC’s Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Report. Based on research conducted by our labs, your mineral levels tell a great deal about your metabolism – that is, the way your body handles nutrients. Our career PhD. nutritional researchers and doctors have discovered that some minerals actually stimulate or speed up metabolism while other minerals sedate or slow down metabolism.

If your mineral levels indicate that sedating minerals are dominant in you body, your metabolism will most likely be “slowed down.” You would therefore be classified as a Slow Metabolizer. This is an important distinction when it comes to supplementation. You don’t want to take sedating vitamins and minerals that could slow down your metabolism even more. That’s why we have designed a special multiple formula for you called a Para Pack. It contains only stimulating nutrients and their synergist-helpers.

On the other hand, a Fast Metabolizer would want to take only sedating minerals and vitamins – a special formulation we call Sym Pack. So you see here is another reason why one multiple formula will not fit everyone’s needs.

I am underweight. How can I be classified as a Slow Metabolizer?

Weight is not a good indication of metabolic type. A Slow Metabolizer is often overweight. But underweight can occur in a Slow Metabolizer due to poor digestion or poor absorption or even some type or intestinal problem. So while metabolic rate does influence weight gain or loss, it is not the only factor involved.

Why is a mineral recommended for me when it is found to be high on my test results?

Again, this depends on the interrelationships of nutrients we mentioned. For example, magnesium may be high. But if it is low in relationship to calcium, a “relative” deficiency exists. Magnesium supplementation is then recommended to improve your calcium-magnesium relationship. It also serves to lower the excess calcium and increase potassium retention (that’s another story).

My report shows that some of my mineral levels are high even though I do not eat foods high in those minerals. How can that be?

This is not unusual. One example that comes up a lot is someone who eats a low sodium diet yet shows a high sodium level. This is where glandular balance comes in. Overactive adrenals can cause sodium retention. This is commonly seen in a Fast Metabolizer. Low sodium diet or not, this imbalance will cause sodium retention.

We can look at this in reverse as well. A Slow Metabolizer who has weak adrenal activity can have a low sodium level even though they eat lots of salt. So, you see that your type of metabolism has to do with the balance of your glandular activity as well as your nutritional status. Your PNC Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Report opens up a whole new way to understand your metabolism and learn what’s right for you.

Why is a mineral that is low on my test results not recommended in my supplement program?

Supplement recommendations are based on your unique overall mineral pattern, not on the individual levels of minerals. For example, did you know that taking calcium would not necessarily raise your calcium level? Often a low mineral may be brought into normal range by reducing another element that may be “antagonistic” to it thereby enabling you to absorb or retain the deficient mineral better. Or, another element may be added. In the case of calcium deficiency, copper may be recommended because it is known to be effective in improving calcium retention.

I can see your mineral needs can be determined by hair analysis, but my report also suggests certain vitamins. Are vitamins found in hair as well?

Vitamins are not found in hair. But vitamins and minerals interact with each other. For example, the activity of vitamin A is greatly reduced in the presence of a zinc deficiency. Vitamin C aids in iron absorption. A lack of iron can then indicate a need for Vitamin C. Therefore, your mineral pattern can also reveal information about your vitamin status.

My hair analysis results indicate that I have high levels of mercury, yet I don’t feel toxic. Why not?

First, the presence of a heavy metal on your report does not indicate toxicity. Toxicity consists of symptoms, which is one way of diagnosing it. Symptoms may appear depending upon how much is present and for how long. Your hair analysis indicates that you may have been exposed to mercury, possibly even as a fetus. Using your supplement recommendations along with eating protein will enhance your body’s ability to remove this toxic metal naturally. You may feel temporary discomfort as the mercury moves out of your body. This is to be expected. Please consult your health care professional for more information.

I feel perfectly fine, yet my hair analysis results show several mineral imbalances. Wouldn’t I feel badly if I was so out of balance?

A person can feel perfectly fine and still have imbalances. Your test results indicate the current status of your minerals. Depending on how long the imbalances have existed,symptoms may or may not be present.

I’m a vegetarian. How can I modify the dietary recommendations in my Hair Analysis Report?

Presently we do not have a specific hair analysis report for vegetarians, but we have studied hair analysis reports of many vegetarians. We suggest that you follow the ratio of proteins and fats and carbohydrates based on your metabolic type. Simply replace the fleshy proteins with vegetable protein combinations.

I’m on medication. Will that affect my test results?

Drugs do affect your nutritional status as well as your requirements. For example, steroids used for pain control can produce extensive calcium loss. These effects vary with the amount and duration of the drug being taken. Your hair analysis results will show you how to counteract these effects by addressing any imbalance that is now evident. However, some vitamins or minerals can interfere with medications, so be sure to check with your doctor.

My supplement recommendations do not include calcium. Shouldn’t I be taking calcium to prevent osteoporosis?

Not necessarily. Many things other than a calcium deficiency can cause calcium loss from the bones. In fact, there are over 30 factors that can cause this. All these factors are taken into consideration in your Hair Analysis Report.

I am pregnant and planning on nursing my baby. Will my pregnancy affect my hair analysis results? Should I take your recommended supplements while pregnant and when nursing?

Pregnancy does produce marked changes in your body chemistry both hormonally and nutritionally. These are reflected in your Hair Analysis Report. And there is no danger to the mother or the child with proper supplementation. You should be re-tested every two or three months during your pregnancy. However, expectant mothers should always be under the care of their doctors.

There are no adverse effects of taking supplements while nursing. In fact, nursing mothers have a special need for staying as healthy as possible.

I hate taking pills. Must I take all the recommended supplements in order to improve? Doing something is a lot better than doing nothing. Taking your supplements one a day oreven once every two days helps to at least maintain your current nutritional status. Remember that your hair analysis recommendations are geared to taking the least amounts of supplements to achieve the maximum result for you.

I have heard that iron can cause serious health problems. Should I be taking it?

You’re right. Too much iron has been found to be related to health problems. And the same is true for other minerals and vitamins taken in excess. Excess iron in the body causes free radicals to be formed with are destructive to the cells. This is another good example of how hair analysis can work for you.

With a hair analysis we can determine specifically what you need based on your test results. You will only be taking iron if you need it. So you can follow your TEI Hair Analysis Report recommendations with confidence unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Do I have to take your supplements or can I use mine?

Feel free to take any high quality nutritional supplements. Your goal should be to select only the highest quality supplements to ensure the maximum absorption of nutrients into your body. Make sure that the minerals are full spectrum amino acid chelates (AAC). Do not accept substitutes such as aspartates, citrates, picolinates, gluconates, etc.

A word about the supplements offered by TEI – our Trace Nutrients brand. Trace Nutrients have been developed by TEI over many years of study involving hair analyses on hundreds of thousands of people. Our research has been dedicated to understanding how best to create the most bio-available supplements possible. That is why Trace Nutrients aresynergistically formulated – they contain the synergist or helper that makes them more easily absorbable and, therefore, cost effective. So when you use Trace Nutrients Magnesium Plus, for example, you not only get magnesium, you get its synergist – vitamin B6 – which aids in the absorption of magnesium.

Of course, most of the Trace Nutrients product line are hypoallergenic as they contain nowheat, yeast, soy, alfalfa, milk or corn allergens, and no salt, sugar, starch, was, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. All of our minerals are full spectrum amino acid chelates to encourage maximum absorption.

How long will it take me to get balanced?

This is a bit complicated to answer. Of course, you are aware that imbalances in your body caused by a lifetime of neglect are not correctable overnight. And as imbalances are corrected, underlying (not yet detected) imbalances may surface.

Have patience! Your good health is worth the effort. This process is much like peeling the layers of an onion – you uncover more and more about your condition with each layer peeled. How you respond depends upon your ability to comply with the recommendations as well as how chronic or severe your imbalances are. But don’t rely solely on symptomatic improvements for your progress. A follow-up hair analysis test is necessary to provide you with accurate information on the progress that your body has made toward balance. So be sure to follow up so you can keep up with your body’s changing needs as reflected in your follow-up report recommendations.

How much is enough? Well, even if you are already in good health, your hair analysis recommendations are key to knowing exactly what good habits to develop. What foods are best for you? What exact supplements should you be taking at any one time – including what NOT to take? What pollutants particularly cause stress to your body? What types of imbalances are you prone to from mental as well as physical stress? We are dynamic beings affected by day-to-day life events. And our bodies reflect these changes.

The bottom line is this. Knowledge is power. Hair analysis is a tool to help you understand and know what’s right for you. Use it as often as every three months to semi-annually. Keep up with the changing demands of your body while you live your life to the fullest.