Blog — Urine Testing

How Elements Affect Your Body Every day? we are exposed to environmental pollutants—through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the materials we touch. Over time, these substances can: Increase the risk of chronic diseases like dementia, infertility, diabetes, and cancer, Damage vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, Harm the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems, Disrupt the natural balance of hormones

  Hormones play a pivotal role in the intricate dance of human biology, orchestrating various physiological processes that influence our health and well-being. Understanding the science behind hormone testing is crucial for unravelling the mysteries within our bodies. With 25 years of expertise, ZRT Laboratory stands as a beacon in this field, offering innovative and meaningful hormone and wellness testing. Let’s delve into the complexities of hormone testing and explore the various matrices that reveal the secrets of our hormonal balance. The Symphony of Hormones: Endocrine glands, such as the ovaries, testes, thyroid, pituitary, and pancreas, produce hormones that regulate...

By Dr. Alison McAllister, ZRT Laboratory This article tackles some frequent questions providers might have regarding the purpose of the testing and who the ideal patient is. TESTING SPECIFICS Why urine testing instead of saliva? Saliva testing is what ZRT was founded on, and we have tested over 1.8 million individuals at this point. We are celebrating 20 years of hormone testing this year! Hurray! We love saliva testing. But, what we don’t love is having you collect every other day for 15 samples. Urine testing has the benefit of a super easy collection – wake up and pee on the strip!...