Micronutrient Testing

Are Hidden Micronutrient Deficiencies Wrecking Your Energy, Metabolism & Hormones?

You eat healthy, but still feel bloated, exhausted, or stuck in a hormone fog? 😩 You’re not alone! Nearly 50% of people following a “healthy diet” are still deficient in essential vitamins and minerals. And those deficiencies? They can slow your metabolism, disrupt thyroid function, drain your energy, and throw your hormones out of whack—even if your standard labs say everything is “normal.”

The truth is, nutrients are the foundation of hormone health, and when key vitamins and minerals are missing, your body struggles to function properly.

Let’s dig deeper to uncover what’s really holding you back! 🔬✨


Why Standard Blood Tests Miss the Bigger Picture 🩸

If you’ve ever been told, “Your labs look fine!” but still feel like something’s wrong, here’s why:

Traditional blood tests = short-term snapshots. Most routine labs only measure nutrients in your serum (the liquid part of your blood), which fluctuates daily and doesn’t reflect what’s inside your cells.
Functional lab testing = the bigger picture. We go beyond surface-level results to analyze intracellular nutrients (inside your white and red blood cells), giving a 4-6 month report card of your body’s true nutrient status.
Your thyroid & hormones rely on key nutrients. If you’re missing critical vitamins and minerals, your thyroid can’t produce enough hormones, and your adrenal system can’t regulate stress properly, leaving you stuck in a cycle of fatigue, bloating, and weight struggles.

With this data, we pinpoint exactly what your body is missing—and create a targeted plan to restore balance. 🎯💪


How Micronutrient Deficiencies Affect Your Thyroid & Hormones 🧬

Even if you’re eating all the right foods, your body may not be absorbing or using nutrients efficiently. And that’s a BIG problem for your thyroid, metabolism, and hormones. Here’s why:

🔥 Thyroid Function & Energy Levels:
Your thyroid depends on key nutrients like iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and magnesium to produce and activate thyroid hormones (T3 & T4). When these are low, your metabolism slows down, your energy tanks, and symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and hair thinning start creeping in.

🌿 Hormone Imbalance & PMS:
Bloating before your period? Mood swings? Heavy cycles? Hormones like estrogen and progesterone rely on B vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3s to stay balanced. Deficiencies can lead to PMS, irregular periods, estrogen dominance, and even perimenopausal symptoms.

💖 Adrenal Fatigue & Stress Resistance:
Your adrenals help you handle stress, but they can’t function properly without vitamin C, B vitamins, and magnesium. Low levels of these nutrients leave you feeling burnt out, anxious, and wired-but-tired.

💡 Blood Sugar & Metabolism:
Micronutrients like chromium, zinc, and magnesium help regulate insulin and keep blood sugar stable. When these are low, you’re more likely to experience cravings, energy crashes, and stubborn belly fat—even when you’re eating well.

Bottom line? Micronutrient imbalances can sabotage your energy, digestion, metabolism, and hormones—without you even realizing it! 😱


Our Micronutrient Panel: A Deeper Look at Your Health 🧑‍⚕️🔎

Our advanced functional testing evaluates 35+ essential nutrients, including:

Vitamins & minerals (B12, D, magnesium, iron & more)
Amino acids & fatty acids (critical for energy & brain function)
Antioxidants & immune markers (because inflammation loves to drain your reserves!)

This comprehensive approach uncovers what’s missing—so we can correct imbalances and restore your energy, metabolism, and hormone health.


Let’s Get to the Root Cause! 🌱💛

If you’re tired of guessing (or being told “everything looks normal” when it doesn’t feel normal), it’s time for a deeper look.

🔗 Apply to work with our team today and get the targeted nutritional support your body actually needs. No more mystery symptoms—just answers, solutions, and a plan to help you feel like yourself again!

Hey There, I'm Nicole!

Nicole Fennell is a functional nutrition Dietitian—and a fellow Hashimoto’s patient—who understands firsthand the challenges of living with thyroid hormone imbalances and immune system dysfunction. Her approach to managing chronic disease and stubborn symptoms focuses on building the body up with enjoyable and realistic nourishment rather than breaking it down with restrictive, unrealistic, short-term diets.

With a real-food philosophy, Nicole emphasizes the power of nutrition, movement, and peace of mind in both disease prevention and long-term health. Outside of her work, she loves staying active with her husband and three kids, lifting weights, practicing yoga, walking, cooking, enjoying good food, and spending time outdoors.
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