Here are the reasons that SpectraCell’s micronutrient test is truly unique – NO other test on the
market offers this information:

1. Intracellular: In truth, “vitamin levels” is somewhat of a loaded phrase because vitamins, like other micronutrients, exist both outside the cell (extracellular) and inside the cell (intracellular). Vitamin levels outside a cell may be considered “within range” or
“adequate” by standard nutrient testing (e.g. when measured by standard blood testing), while vitamin status inside the cell-where all the body’s functions actually occur – may be deficient.

*One obvious example is blood levels of vitamin B 12 ; when a person’s level is low, this can cause fatigue or anemia. Often, blood levels of B 12  may appear to be “normal,” but clinical symptoms of fatigue or B 12  deficiency still exist. Why? Because blood levels of B 12  is a reflection of extracellular B 12,  whereas the intracellular reserve of B 12  is what’s important; it matters little how much of a nutrient is present in one’s blood – if it is not getting into the cell, it won’t improve cellular or overall health. Consider this analogy: imagine being totally dehydrated, overwhelmed with thirst. If you jumped into a pool but could not drink the water, you remain thirsty because the water doesn’t make it into your body. Cells will be similarly starved if B 12  doesn’t get assimilated. 

2. Lymphocyte-based: In our laboratory, we subject living white blood cells (obtained from a simple blood draw) to dozens of nutritional evaluation challenges. Lymphocytes contain your complete genetic makeup, working coordinately –and are a reflection of long-term nutrient status and therefore, of the health of all cells throughout the entire body.

4. Long-term: The lifespan of these white blood cells (4-6 months) means that taking a full range of supplements days or even weeks before your blood draw will not affect your results. Your lymphocytes reflect your nutrient intake over a period of up to six months, not days or hours.

5. Comprehensive: Nutrients don’t work in isolation by themselves, they work together , so a comprehensive lab test is superior to measurement of individual micronutrients. SpectraCell’s micronutrient profile measures the functional level of 31 vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites so that patterns of deficiency are accurate and clear.

6. Proprietary: Only SpectraCell offers the patented Spectrox® (reflects antioxidant capacity) and (a measure of immune system function) as part of the micronutrient profile.

So why has intracellular testing not replaced the serum variety?

One simple reason is that standard blood testing for nutrients has been used for so long that reference ranges are well established and understood, even though advanced research shows they are misleading. Finally, standard testing has been useful for detecting dangerously low nutrient deficiencies that have progressed into serious symptoms. But it is worth noting that intracellular testing helps detect deficiencies long before symptoms or disease occur (and sometimes debilitating) symptoms occur –standard blood levels of nutrients often fall in the “normal” range when a true intracellular deficiency exists.

SpectraCell’s micronutrient test is a true intracellular test – NOT a stand serum blood measurement.

Find out your intracellular micronutrient status today! Dr. Krystosik has been utilizing the SpectraCell micronutrient test for decades to help his patients restore their health.