Full Monty Blood Panel
The Full Blood Monty panel provides 15+ biomarkers that specifically evaluate the copper/iron relationship, the nutrients, and proteins that are involved in optimizing the cellular energy flow of the body and managing inflammation.
Copper is the only element that can harness oxygen while also keeping iron stable and in motion. When we are low on bioavailable copper, iron becomes unbound and unregulated leading to “oxidants” or “rusting” of the cell aka inflammation (oxidative stress) which leads to a cascade of mineral depletion, jacking up your Magnesium Burn Rate (MBR) and causing metabolic dysregulation.
The Full Monty package is designed to evaluate both blood + hair to get a comprehensive view of your mineral status, drivers of inflammation, and the bioenergetic response of the metabolic system.
What makes Full Blood Monty panel different to conventional blood labs?
Testing Ceruloplasmin
This key protein is what enables copper to be bioavailable in the body and activates ferroxidase (FOX) function (master antioxidant enzyme) that regulates iron status in the body. Many practitioners are not aware of this important protein and therefore do not test for it.
Iron Markers
Ferritin is NOT an accurate representation of iron status because it only shows iron in the blood, not what could be sequestered in the tissue. We test multiple iron markers in conjunction with other nutrients in order to give full insight into your true iron status and how its functioning in the body.
Ratio of Nutrients
Ratio of nutrients that further provide context into immune system function, inflammatory stressors, and antioxidant activity including:
Vitamin D : Retinol
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Copper : Ceruloplasmin