At the Health and Vitality Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Shiva Lalezar often utilizes micronutrient testing (analysis by SpectraCell Laboratories) to uncover hidden vitamin and mineral deficiencies. As a prominent Los Angeles holistic doctor, Dr. Lalezar considers micronutrient testing one of our more important diagnostic tests.

Are Nutrient Deficiencies Really a Problem Today?

Yes. Although we don’t commonly see very many cases of classic diseases caused by vitamin deficiencies, e.g., scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency), rickets (vitamin D deficiency), pellagra (niacin deficiency), beriberi (Vitamin B1 deficiency), in modern-day clinical practice, we now know that more subtle deficiencies – called suboptimal levels – of certain nutrients are associated with a wide variety of medical conditions.
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Examples of Diseases Correlated with Specific Nutrient Deficiencies:

Research has revealed strong correlations between nutrient deficiencies and certain diseases in recent years.  Here are some examples:

  • Vitamin D deficiency: osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome/obesity, heart disease (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome/fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, as well as certain cancers
  • Glutathione deficiency: Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, heart disease (atherosclerosis), hepatitis, and other liver diseases
  • Vitamin B-12 deficiency: anemia, heart disease, and stroke (causes elevated homocysteine levels)
  • Vitamin C deficiency: skin problems (because of lowered collagen production), impaired wound healing, glutathione deficiency (Vitamin C is required for glutathione biosynthesis), depression, and mood swings (because Vitamin C is a precursor for the synthesis of many neurotransmitters)

Why is Micronutrient Testing by SpectraCell the Most Advanced Micronutrient Diagnostic Test Available?

Conventional methods take a blood sample and measure the serum concentration of a particular vitamin or mineral. Static serum levels cannot accurately assess cell metabolism and utilization. At the Health & Vitality Center in Los Angeles, we use SpectraCell micronutrient testing because it measures how micronutrients are actually functioning within your white blood cells.

Micronutrient Testing and Treatment Options

If this diagnostic test reveals nutrient deficiencies, we may recommend the following treatments:

  • Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
  • Nutritional Supplements
  • Leaky gut treatment for better absorption
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How do I find out more about Micronutrient Testing in Los Angeles?

Call the Health & Vitality Center 310-477-1166  or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading centers for natural medicine in Los Angeles. Holistic doctor Shiva Lalezar not only treats micronutrient deficiencies but also employs methods that prevent them from negatively impacting your everyday life. Our practice uses an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

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