Micronutrient Panel

  ARE YOU GETTING THE NUTRIENTS YOU NEED? 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 Essential nutrients—vitamins, minerals, trace elements, water, phytonutrients, amino acids, and essential fatty acids— must be obtained from what we ingest. We must obtain these nutrients from food or in supplement form because the human body cannot produce them at all or in quantities sufficient to meet metabolic needs. In order to promote optimal health, assessing nutrient status regularly is key to understanding what to address regarding the ideal dietary intake for an individual. Metabolism and all biochemical reactions take place intracellularly (within cells). Nutrients- vit