Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

The minerals inside you tell a quieter story than blood work.

Mineral Methods is a plain-language guide to HTMA testing, the deficiencies it uncovers, and the supplement categories used to rebuild balance — all cross-referenced with published research.

What is HTMA?Browse minerals

Minerals and earth-toned powders arranged on linen

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Enzymatic reactions need magnesium

Minerals covered in-depth

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The essentials

Minerals most often out of range

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MgMagnesium

Cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions — energy production, muscle relaxation, nervous system regulation.

ZnZinc

Immune signaling, skin repair, hormone synthesis, taste, and DNA formation.

CuCopper

Iron metabolism, connective tissue, mitochondrial energy, and neurotransmitter synthesis.

SeSelenium

Thyroid hormone conversion, glutathione antioxidant system, immunity.

Rebuild in stages

Supplement categories, decoded

A framework for how supplements are grouped in a mineral-first protocol — from foundational minerals to detox binders.

foundational · minerals

Foundational Minerals

Rebuild the baseline mineral matrix — the starting point for most protocols after an HTMA.

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adrenal · support

Adrenal Support

Support stress resilience and cortisol rhythm — common on fast oxidizer HTMA patterns.

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thyroid · cofactors

Thyroid Cofactors

Nutrients that support T4→T3 conversion and thyroid hormone sensitivity.

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detoxification

Detox & Binders

Support elimination of heavy metals commonly seen on HTMA — mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium.

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electrolytes

Electrolytes

Sodium, potassium, and magnesium balance for hydration, blood pressure, and energy.

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fat · soluble · vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamins A, D, E, K work synergistically with minerals — retinol enables copper, D partners with calcium.

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Research library

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Every claim on Mineral Methods points to peer-reviewed literature. Read the papers directly.

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