One of the hallmarks of Functional Medicine (FM), and why its in such high demand, is its ability to discover the root cause of symptoms and dysfunction. One of the tools that FM practitioners use to pinpoint the source (or sources) of your symptoms is functional lab tests. And while mainstream medicine utilizes functional testing—it’s often limited or outdated technology that barely scratches the surface of what’s possible.

Take nutrient status for example, are you getting adequate amounts of the nutrients you need to stay healthy and function optimally?

There’s actually a really good chance you’re not. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) there is a high prevalence of inadequate intakes of several specific micronutrients in the US population—even with supplementation.