Functional cellular nutrient analysis assesses the impact of individual nutrients on cellular function. The CMA (Cellular Micronutrient Assay) directly measures the effect of specific micronutrients on the ability of T and B lymphocytes to reproduce when stimulated with a mitogen (an agent that causes mitosis/cell division). When the body has an infection, it increases production of the T and B lymphocytes (memory cells) that “recognize” and combat that specific invader. The faster these cells reproduce the faster infection is overcome. The ability of these cells to multiply is driven by our nutrient stores. Cells need nutrients in order to grow and multiply. Those nutrient requirements are unique to each individual and are impacted by many factors. Stress, genetics, high energy output in sports, pregnancy, recent infection, toxic burden, sleep patterns, etc., all play a role.
Nutrients are vital to health. They are required for every metabolic process in the body including:
• Energy generation • Production of cells, tissues, organs, bones, genetic material, and teeth • Protective mucous membranes • Immune cells function and structures • Synthesis of important compounds such as neurotransmitters, enzymes, hormones, and other functional proteins
Measurement of micronutrients in plasma or serum is a reflection of their levels in circulation and outside of cells, not a reflection of nutrient levels within the cell where they have the most functional impact. Serum/plasma levels of nutrients are prone to daily fluctuations and are not necessarily a complete and perfect indication of intracellular nutrient status. Therefore, assessing micronutrients and their impact on cellular function at the cellular level is preferred as it provides insight into an individual’s long-term nutritional status (6 months) versus short-term variability.
The most common testing that you'll receive from your primary is serum testing. Our test will measure your intracellular load and give a more accurate representation of how your body stores and processes nutrients over a longer period of time.
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