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Hair testing will show the person’s metabolic type also known as the oxidation rate. Both
those with a fast or slow metabolism can suffer from inefficient energy production, but for
opposite biochemical reasons.

Why Is the Oxidation Rate Important?

Once the oxidation rate of an individual is determined, the goal is normalize the oxidation
rate through both a diet recommendations and the correct nutrient supplementation.
These supports will give the body more overall energy to heal and release deeply stored
heavy metals.

The Two Types – Slow and Fast Oxidation

There are two main metabolic types identified in a HTMA test, which are SLOW or FAST
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metabolism (slow or fast oxidizers). If carbohydrates and amino acids are oxidized too
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slowly, this means slow metabolism. If carbohydrates and amino acids are oxidized to
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cycle this is known as fast metabolism, energy production is reduced. There can also be
mixed oxidation types shown in hair testing from some labs.

Both slow and fast oxidation types suffer from inefficient energy production, but for
opposite biochemical reasons:

Slow oxidation is associated with chronic low blood sugar. A slow oxidizer who
metabolizes food at a rate slower than that required for
the production of optimal energy levels. The metabolic rate shows us how much
energy we are producing on a cellular level. Slow oxidation is basically a defensive
holding pattern. The body is in a state of defense against stress – it has gone into a
protective shell to ward off any demands on its mineral reserves.
Slow oxidizers will have biounavailable copper problems. This slow type has too
much free copper floating around, while having a deficiency of available or bound
copper. This is most often due to adrenal exhaustion which causing an impairment
of ceruloplasmin synthesis in the liver. There are also other deficiencies of other
copper transport proteins such as metallothionein.
Nearly 75% to 80% of all people are in a slow oxidizer pattern. The body is in a
state of defense against stress – it has gone into a protective shell to ward off any
demands on its mineral reserves.
Fast oxidizers tend to crave fats, butter and red meat, foods which slow the
metabolic rate. They may also crave sweets or carbohydrates if they do not eat
enough fats and oils.

About Slow Metabolic Types: These are the Key Features

Parasympathetic Dominant
Thyroid Function Decrease: A tendency toward decreased thyroid function and
reduced secretion of hormones.
Adrenal Function Decrease: A tendency toward decreased adrenal function and
reduced secretion of hormones.
Diet: Dietary factors such as low protein intake, high carbohydrate intake and eating
refined carbohydrates, especially those containing appreciable amounts of sugar
have an indirect yet significant effect in suppressing the metabolic rate.
Endocrine Function: Low thyroid activity as well as low adrenal gland function will
contribute to lowering the metabolic rate.
Digestion: Poor absorption and utilization of nutrients found in the foods that are
consumed will result in decreased energy production on a cellular level, thereby,
 affecting metabolism. In turn, a lowered metabolic rate will have an adverse effect
upon the digestion process, thereby creating a vicious cycle.
Viral Infections: A past occurrence of a severe or chronic viral infection can
contribute to a decrease in the metabolic rate, due to the body’s neuro-
immunological response to infection.
Physical Symptoms: After a prolonged period of time, a diminished metabolic rate,
such as indicated in these test results, has been correlated with fatigue, cold hands
and feet, easy weight gain and craving for sweets.
Even if a person is NOT overweight and is a SLOW metabolized, they can still have a
lowered metabolic rate. Overweight and underweight tendencies may not always
be reflective of metabolism on the cellular level.

Slow Oxidation Patterns: Symptoms and conditions associated with a slow oxidation
include:

AIDS
Allergies (low histamine)
Anorexia
Asthma
Anorexia
Carbohydrate cravings
Cardiovascular disease
Cold hands and feet
Easy weight gain
Fatigue
Fungus/Candida/Yeast Infections
Hypoadrenia
Hypothyroidism
Insulin resistance or Type 2 Diabetes
Osteopenia and osteoporosis
Poor digestion
PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome
Ulcers (gastric)
Viral infections

High Tissue Calcium is always seen in the slow oxidizer pattern. Some of the functions of
calcium are:

Cell permeability regulation, in excess it reduces cell permeability.

Thyroid and parathyroid activity. Calcium inhibits thyroid-stimulating hormone
 (TSH).
Hormone secretion, including female hormones and insulin secretion to a degree.
Muscle and nerve contraction and relaxation.
Fat digestion.
Detoxification – calcium antagonizes lead and cadmium.
High tissue calcium individuals with low potassium indicates a copper toxicity
problem.
Copper forces potassium out of cells and builds up tissue calcium. This gets further
exacerbated by adding in vitamin D. The Vitamin D pushes calcium up further and
potassium down further.
Copper toxicity lowers potassium. A sodium to potassium inversion can occur from
copper dumping. You get a loss of potassium from inside the cells from excreted
copper.
In light of this, high tissue calcium (excess) reduces adrenal gland function and, or
the ability to produce adrenal gland hormones in order for the body to retain the
necessary magnesium to attempt to balance the high calcium levels.
When the adrenal hormones (mineralocorticoids) are suppressed, sodium and
potassium are continually lost in the urine. Therefore, high calcium usually has an
elevated magnesium plus low sodium and low potassium. This indicates both slow
adrenals and a slow thyroid at the cellular level.

Slow Metabolizer – Type 1 (Trace Labs)

Parasympathetic Dominance
Decreased Thyroid Function: A decreased secretion of hormones.
Increased Adrenal Activity: A decreased secretion of hormones.
A slow metabolic rate is associated with low or diminished energy production on a
cellular level. This is often due to a decrease in the body’s efficiency in utilizing
many of the nutrients found in the foods that are consumed, or it may be a result of
an improper diet which does not provide the necessary nutrients to begin with.
For a child, whatever the reason, an inability to obtain or utilize the proper nutrients
at optimum efficiency can oftentimes contribute to symptoms such as fatigue and
cold hands and feet.
Even though the child may not be overweight at this time, they can still have a
lowered metabolic rate, as overweight and underweight tendencies may not always
be reflective of cellular metabolism, especially in children.
A Slow Metabolizer Type 1 has these associated characteristics:
adult onset diabetes
bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate)
 blood pressure (diastolic) may rise and remain elevated depending upon amount
of hypothyroidism
calcium deposits in soft tissues
cold sensitivity in the extremities
constipation
copper (unbound, bio-unavailable) in excess
depression
fatigue
hypotension – abnormally low blood pressure – especially postural
insomnia (Type 2) – falling asleep easily, but awakening frequently during the
night. They
sleep several hours a night, but often wakes up tired
hypoglycemia
hyporeflexia (below normal or absent reflexes)

Slow Metabolizer – Type 2 (Trace Labs)

Parasympathetic Dominance
Sodium is elevated relative to magnesium.
This pattern suggests an acute stress reaction. The stress may be physiological,
psychological, or a combination of both. This would also indicate an alarm phase of
stress due to the elevated sodium-to-potassium ratio.
An increase in stress activates an adrenal response and in particular pro-
inflammatory hormones.
This reaction results in an increase in magnesium loss and a relative magnesium
deficiency can then ensue.
Lowered magnesium can produce an enhancement of the stress response as well.
The stress contributing to this mineral pattern can be associated with a number of
health conditions if it becomes chronic, such as inflammation, intestinal conditions,
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastritis and anxiety.
Since sodium and potassium are also under renal control, any major imbalance
between these two elements could indicate a renal issue.
Adrenal support is often necessary to aid in enhancing the resistance and recovery
stage of stress.

Slow Metabolizer – Type 3 (Trace Labs)

Parasympathetic Dominance.
The sodium-to-potassium ratio is low as is the calcium-to-potassium ratio.
This pattern can be related to the resistance stage of stress.
 The low Ca/K ratio would suggest that thyroid activity may be elevated, however
this could be due to the adrenal response unrelated to the thyroid expression.
The elevated potassium relative to the sodium or low Na/K ratio indicates that a
chronic resistance stage of stress is present.
This would result in increased glucocorticoid output leading to a catabolic
dominance.
Again, any major dysregulation between sodium and potassium should alert the
practitioner to the possibility of renal involvement. This pattern can suggest protein
breakdown or chronic degenerative health conditions, as well as glucose
disturbance. Adrenal support will aid recovery from the resistance stage of stress.

Slow Metabolizer – Type 4 (Trace Labs)

Parasympathetic Dominance
Thyroid Function: A tendency toward increased thyroid function and increased
secretion of hormones.
Adrenal Activity: An increased secretion of hormones.
A strong tendency toward an acute stress reaction may occur. The stress may be
physical in that there can be a necessary response due to a health-related problem,
or there may be an emotionally related stress response. This is a temporary
reaction and will change when the stress is relieved.

About Fast Metabolic Types: These are the Key Features (Trace Labs)

Stress Burnout: Fast oxidizers often have “stress burnout” syndrome. Stress
burnout is often associated with chronic or prolonged stress. Stress is a normal
part of life and serves a useful purpose when it is controlled. Chronic uncontrolled
stress will eventually contribute to various vitamin and mineral imbalances and the
ability to maintain adequate energy levels and optimum health will decrease.
Chronic Stress: If a stress has been present for an extended period of time,
eventually the thyroid and adrenal glands can’t maintain sufficient energy
production to keep up with stress demands. This pattern can result in periodic
fatigue and depression.
Fast metabolizers have increased activity of adrenal and the thyroid glands.
Fast metabolizers convert nutrients into energy at a rapid rate, resulting in energy
and mood swings unless the energy level remains constant.
Fast metabolizers are usually and function best under stress due to the body’s
response of increasing energy production when confronted by a stressor, whether
physical or emotional.
 Fast Metabolizers will eat frequently in order to maintain their energy level. This
may result in weight gain in the abdominal region.
Fast metabolism may result in warm body temperature, moist skin and a tendency
to perspire easily.

Fast Metabolism – Type 1 (Trace Labs)

Sympathetic Dominance
Stress Seeking: starting several projects at once, and waiting to the last minute to
meet deadlines are common descriptions of this type.

A Fast Metabolizer Type 1 has these associated characteristics (Trace Labs)

calcium and magnesium deficiency symptoms may develop

hyperthyroidism with hyperadrenia and hypo-parathyroidism
hyperglycemia episodes because of glucocorticoid-insulin antagonism.
hyper–reflexia
fine muscle tremors
insomnia with is the inability to fall asleep easily (type 1)
irritability
muscle cramps, especially at night
nervousness
noise sensitivity
tachycardia (abnormally rapid heart rate)
warm body temperature

Fast Metabolism – Type 2 (Trace Labs)

Sympathetic Dominance
Tendency Toward Decreased Thyroid Function: A decreased secretion of hormones.
Tendency Toward Increased Adrenal Activity: An increased secretion of hormones.
The glandular imbalance associated with this type is usually the result of an acute
stress reaction or possible inflammatory condition. This type is often associated
with high energy. However, energy levels may fluctuate particularly when under
stress.
This pattern is often associated with mood and energy swings.

Fast Metabolism – Type 3 (Trace Labs)

Sympathetic Dominance
 Increased Thyroid Function: A tendency toward increased thyroid function and
decreased secretion of hormones.
Decreased Adrenal Activity: A decreased secretion of hormones. Even though the
metabolic rate is considered fast, the person may be experiencing adrenal and
thyroid insufficiency.
Prolonged Stress: This pattern is often associated with exposure to a rather strong
and prolonged period of stress whether physical and/or emotional. This is
described as the resistance or exhaustion stage of stress. There may be a noticeable
drops in normal energy levels. This condition if chronic, can result in lowered
resistance to infections and excessive metabolic activity.

Fast Metabolism – Type 4 (Trace Labs)

This is a more common pattern in children. It reflects increased metabolic activity

due to increased adrenal and thyroid function.
Sympathetic Dominance
Decreased Thyroid Function: A tendency toward decreased thyroid function and
decreased secretion of hormones.
Decreased Adrenal Activity: A decreased secretion of hormones.
Even though the metabolic rate is considered fast, the person may be experiencing
adrenal and thyroid insufficiency.
This pattern has the dominance of phosphorus relative to calcium, with existing
thyroid and adrenal insufficiency and can be the result of prolonged chronic stress.
Stress: This pattern is characteristic of a “stress burnout” syndrome and often
associated with chronic or prolonged stress. Stress has been present for an
extended period of time and eventually the thyroid and adrenal glands can no
longer maintain sufficient energy production to keep up with stress demands. This
pattern can result in periodic fatigue and depression.

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