Oligoscan

Instant measurements of minerals, toxic metals, and oxidative stress — $300

A simple, non-invasive scan of your palm reveals your current mineral levels and any heavy metal burden, results in minutes, no blood draw required. I'll walk you through your full results together and offer specific supplementation suggestions tailored to exactly what your body needs.

Location: Chatham, NY or Berkshires, MA (Great Barrington, Lenox)

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How it works

The Oligoscan uses spectrophotometry, measuring light absorption through the skin, to assess mineral levels, toxic metal exposure, and oxidative stress directly in your tissue, not just what's circulating in your blood. Results are available immediately, and can be tracked over time to monitor real change.

This test is for educational purposes only, complementary to, not a replacement for, other medical testing.

Scanned Elements by Oligoscan

Minerals

  • Calcium (Ca): found mainly in the bones, calcium also has a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, in muscle contraction, coagulation and oxygen delivery to tissues.

  • Magnesium (Mg): present in all cells and especially in the bones, magnesium is involved in maintaining the bone framework, the normal functioning of the nervous and muscle systems. It operates in over 300 enzyme processes.

  • Phosphorus (P): has a structural role (together with calcium) and is present primarily in the skeleton. It also plays an important role in the acid-base balance as well as the storage and transfer of energy (ATP) in the central nervous system. Phosphorus is an essential component of all cells.

  • Silicon (Si): a constituent of bones, hair, nails, cartilage and skin. It plays an important role in the biosynthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

  • Sodium (Na): needed to maintain the water balance of the body, functioning of muscles and nerves.

  • Potassium (K): in combination with sodium, maintains the acid-base balance of the body and contributes to the functioning of cells. Allows for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

  • Copper (Cu): vital to many enzymes, occurs in the maintenance of bones, cartilage and iron metabolism. Also stimulates the immune system.

  • Zinc (Zn): a cofactor of 200 enzymatic reactions in the body. Has a role in growth, immunity and neurological function, and is involved in the structure of many hormones.

  • Iron (Fe): has a fundamental role in the formation of hemoglobin, myoglobin and many enzymes.

  • Manganese (Mn): involved in several enzyme systems such as regulation of carbohydrate metabolism, coagulation, skeleton formation and the fight against free radicals.

  • Chrome (Cr): in association with other compounds in the body, forms glucose tolerance factor. Also has a role in lipid metabolism.

  • Vanadium (V): has an important role in thyroid function and bone metabolism.

  • Boron (B): increases the level of sex hormones in the body and plays an important role in maintaining the skeleton.

  • Cobalt (Co): a component of vitamin B12 (cobalamin).

  • Molybdenum (Mo): essential in the process of elimination of certain products resulting from protein digestion.

  • Iodine (I): an essential component of thyroid hormones, important for thermoregulation, basal metabolic rate, reproduction, growth and the nervous system.

  • Lithium (Li): participates in the functioning of nerve cells.

  • Germanium (Ge): contributes to tissue oxygenation.

  • Selenium (Se): allows the production of glutathione peroxidase, a vital antioxidant. Also influences the immune system and thyroid gland.

  • Sulfur (S): participates in the process of tissular synthesis as well as toxin elimination.

Toxic Metals

  • Aluminum (Al): a toxic metal partly responsible for certain diseases of the nervous system and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Antimony (Sb): a toxic, presumably carcinogenic element (WHO group 2B). Inhibits certain enzyme activity and disrupts protein and carbohydrate metabolism as well as glycogen production by the liver.

  • Silver (Ag): toxicology research on silver nanoparticles is often contradictory, though ecotoxicity studies show biological effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms.

  • Arsenic (As): a toxic semimetal. Prolonged exposure can cause skin lesions, hyperkeratosis on the hands and feet, and pigmentation changes. Arsenic is carcinogenic.

  • Barium (Ba): poisoning induces digestive, muscle, heart (arrhythmia), and neurological effects. Chronic exposure can cause respiratory disease and increased blood pressure.

  • Beryllium (Be): chronic exposure can cause lung granulomatosis. Can alter DNA and is carcinogenic.

  • Bismuth (Bi): high doses may cause serious neurological disorders.

  • Cadmium (Cd): has toxic effects on the kidneys, skeleton and respiratory system. Classified carcinogenic to humans.

  • Mercury (Hg): considered by the WHO as extremely dangerous. Can have harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems as well as the lungs and kidneys, and cause motor and cognitive dysfunction.

  • Nickel (Ni): allergies are very common, usually through contact dermatitis. Nickel metal is classified as possibly carcinogenic; its inorganic compounds are classified carcinogenic.

  • Platinum (Pt): can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, lung and skin.

  • Lead (Pb): considered by the WHO a serious concern, with adverse effects on the brain and central nervous system.

  • Thallium (Tl): highly toxic, as it competes with potassium. Can cause digestive problems, neuropsychiatric symptoms, neuropathies, tachycardia, hypertension and hair loss.

  • Thorium (Th): exists only in radioactive form. Critical organs in terms of radiation are the lungs, bone marrow, bone surface and gonads.