Very High Electrolytes On Hair Test

[rawmeat]

Heres a photo of my hair analysis from back in late May.

What could be the cause of such high electrolytes and Ca/mg levels compared to everything else?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Eugene]

It could result from an un-washed hair sample prior to testing, some labs wash their samples some don't, there are good reasons for both. What lab did you go to for testing?

by Lawrence Wilson, MD
... There is no doubt that washing a sample removes quantities of certain minerals, specifically calcium, sodium, and potassium. Studies A, B and C indicate that the pattern of mineral removal most closely correlates with the chemical solubility of the elements tested. Some have judged that these losses constitute "contamination"....

 

[Mao]

Maybe the water in your area is very hard. Water hardness is measured through the concentration of magnesium and calcium ions in the water, so harder water should equal more retention of Mg and Ca on your scalp