Test ID: B-224M
Could Heavy Metals or Mineral Imbalances Be Affecting Your Energy, Performance, or Hormones?
Toxic elements like mercury and cadmium accumulate silently in the body over years, while deficiencies in essential minerals like selenium, zinc, and magnesium can directly impair testosterone production, energy metabolism, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function in men. Symptoms are often misattributed to stress, ageing, or low testosterone — when the underlying driver is elemental imbalance. If you recognise any of the following, this test could uncover a hidden root cause:
- Persistent fatigue or low energy that rest does not resolve
- Brain fog, slow thinking, or poor concentration
- Muscle weakness, cramps, or reduced exercise performance
- Anxiety, irritability, low mood, or reduced motivation
- Difficulty sleeping or restlessness
- Tingling, numbness, or twitching in hands and fingers
- Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
- Brittle hair and nails, dry or scaly skin
- Constipation or digestive sluggishness
- Reduced libido or sexual performance issues
- Elevated cholesterol or high blood pressure
- Concerns about heavy metal exposure (diet, fish intake, environment, occupational exposure, dental fillings)
Why Toxic and Essential Elements Matter Especially for Men
Toxic heavy metals and essential mineral imbalances are linked to a wide range of serious health conditions. In men, these effects can directly suppress testosterone, impair sperm function, and accelerate cardiovascular disease — making early detection especially important:
- Testosterone suppression and hormonal disruption
- Reduced sperm quality and male fertility problems
- Thyroid dysfunction (mercury and cadmium interfere with thyroid hormone production)
- Dementia and neurological decline
- Diabetes and metabolic dysfunction
- Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
- Liver and kidney damage
- Immune suppression and increased cancer risk
This test uses advanced ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) technology — the gold standard for trace element analysis — to measure both toxic and essential elements from a single dried blood spot sample.
What This Test Measures
- Cadmium (Cd) — A toxic heavy metal that accumulates in the kidneys and is strongly linked to reduced testosterone levels, impaired sperm production, and prostate health risks. Sources include cigarette smoke, contaminated food, and industrial or occupational exposure.
- Mercury (Hg) — Organic mercury (from fish and dental amalgam) binds to red blood cells; linked to thyroid damage, neurological decline, and testosterone disruption. Men with high fish consumption are at particular risk. Whole blood is the most accurate indicator of exposure.
- Selenium (Se) — An essential mineral critical for thyroid hormone conversion, antioxidant defence, sperm motility, and immune function. Deficiency is common in the UK and is associated with reduced fertility and increased cardiovascular risk in men.
- Zinc (Zn) — Essential for testosterone production, sperm quality, immune function, and wound healing. Zinc deficiency is one of the most common causes of low testosterone and poor reproductive health in men.
- Magnesium (Mg) — Involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions including testosterone synthesis, muscle function, and cardiovascular health. Deficiency is linked to low energy, muscle cramps, poor sleep, and elevated blood pressure in men.
- Copper (Cu) — Essential in balance with zinc; excess copper is linked to anxiety, fatigue, and hormonal disruption. High copper combined with low zinc — a pattern seen in men with poor diet or gut absorption issues — can suppress testosterone and impair immune function. The zinc-to-copper ratio is a key health marker.
How It Works
- Order your kit — delivered to your door
- Collect your sample at home — a simple finger-prick blood spot; no clinic or GP visit needed
- Post your sample to our CLIA-certified laboratory using the instructions provided
- Receive your results by email within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample
What You Get With Your Results
Your personalised report includes:
- All six element levels displayed clearly in graphics and numbers
- A written interpretation by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor
- Guidance on what your results mean and what to do next
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for men who want to:
- Investigate unexplained symptoms that may be linked to heavy metal toxicity or mineral deficiency
- Assess the impact of diet, environment, or occupational exposure on toxic element levels
- Check selenium and zinc as part of a testosterone, thyroid, or fertility investigation
- Explore possible root causes of fatigue, low libido, or poor physical performance
- Monitor mineral status during supplementation or TRT
- Take a proactive approach to long-term health and detoxification
Key Information
- Analysed using ICP-MS technology — the gold standard for trace element testing
- Collect your sample from home and post to our lab — no clinic visit required
- Results delivered by email within 3–5 working days
- Laboratory fee included — no hidden costs or additional charges
- Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Analysed by a CLIA-certified ZRT laboratory with over 11 million tests performed
- Customers are responsible for posting their sample to the laboratory