--- title: The Best Test for Mineral Deficiencies description: The RBC Erthrocyte Blood Test can determine if you have mineral deficiencies or toxic metal poisoning. image: https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-2165083654-jpg/images/970b-resized-600.jpg --- [![Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png?width=400&height=154&name=PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png "Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli")](https://www.primohealth.com) - [About](https://www.primohealth.com/about-daniel-sanelli) - [Program](https://www.primohealth.com/functional-blood-chemistry-analysis) - [Store](https://www.primohealth.com/primo-health-store) - [How to Shop](https://www.primohealth.com/primo-health-store) - [Primo Health Store](https://primohealthcoach.gethealthy.store) - [FullScript Dispensary](https://us.fullscript.com//welcome/primohealth) - [Apex Energetics Store](https://www.myhcpstore.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.primohealth.com) - [Contact](https://www.primohealth.com/contact-daniel-sanelli) [Back to blog](https://blog.primohealth.com) # The Best Test for Mineral Deficiencies ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Nov 21, 2014 10:00:00 AM [micronutrients](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/micronutrients) *The Best Test for Mineral Deficiencies* Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. The RBC Erthrocyte Blood Test can determine if you have mineral imbalances or toxic metal poisoning. ![970b resized 600](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-2165083654-jpg/images/970b-resized-600.jpg) Essential minerals are necessary for life, assisting in the production of energy and other important biochemical processes. Mineral insufficiencies, excesses, or imbalances can lead to illness. Toxic elements, such as mercury or cadmium, may accumulate in the body due to chronic exposure and may lead to illness at very small amounts. Some elements, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, become toxic when too many sneak into the body. This can lead to chronic symptoms, both physical and mental. These minerals are required for the body's structural tissues and for metabolic functions, particularly enzyme reactions. However, deficiencies or imbalances among elements can lead to problems. **For Example:** - Low zinc is associated with poor wound healing, weight problems, depressed libido, hair loss, and impotence. - Low magnesium is associated with cardiovascular problems, depression, and anxiety. - Low copper is associated with joint pain, elevated cholesterol, anemia, and reduced resistance to infection. - Low manganese is associated with back and joint problems, hypoglycemia, and allergies. Such imbalances can result from toxins, an improper diet, genetic predisposition, maldigestion or malabsorption of food, some medications, excess stress or an improper balance of nutritional supplements. Mineral imbalances are linked to: fatigue, headaches, osteoporosis, malnutrition, depression, hypoglycemia, cancer, aggressive behavior, allergies, joint pain, diabetes, digestive disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, and hypothyroidism. **Toxic Metals
** Toxic metal accumulation is likely in an environment plagued by pollutants. Toxic metals, normally are present in the body in small amounts. However, they accumulate with excessive or continual exposure or if your body's detoxifying defenses aren't up to par. These same metals may inhibit enzymes in your body, weaken cell membranes, or impair nutrient delivery, which can lead to illness. Exposure most commonly occurs through everyday living but may result from an industrial work environment. Examples include exposure to cigarette smoke (cadmium), hydrogenated oils (nickel), antiperspirants and antacids (aluminum), some toothpastes and cans (tin), tap water (lead), and tooth fillings and fish (mercury). - Excess lead is associated with fatigue, constipation, insomnia, emotional disturbances, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities in children. - Excess aluminum is associated with Alzheimer's disease and may also lead to the depletion of phosphorus in the body, which is critical for bone heath. - Excess arsenic is associated with fatigue, skin problems, and tingling in the extremities. - Excess cadmium is associated with fatigue, tissue aging, musculoskeletal pain, anemia, and hypertension. RBC erthrocyte is considered the best evaluation of long term mineral status. **Compliments from Functional Medicine University** [ www.FunctionalMedicineUniversity.com](http://www.functionalmedicineuniversity.com/) [![FREE CONSULTATION!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/100332/9fa5a99e-b4f7-4596-a589-90d0fff79037.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/100332/9fa5a99e-b4f7-4596-a589-90d0fff79037) View Comments Hide Comments [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186668/The-Best-Test-for-Mineral-Deficiencies) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186668/The-Best-Test-for-Mineral-Deficiencies) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/186668/The-Best-Test-for-Mineral-Deficiencies) ## Related Articles ## [What Is Functional Medicine?](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/85224/What-Is-Functional-Medicine) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Jul 26, 2011 8:00:00 AM ![What Is Functional Medicine?](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-16121822-jpg/images/functional_medicine-resized-600.jpg) #### *“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”...* [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/85224/What-Is-Functional-Medicine) 0 Comments ## [Healthy Thyroid Function, Part 1](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/94062/Healthy-Thyroid-Function-Part-1) ![Picture of Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/18cc72d6b6902b69f00313c2a3004f25) [Daniel Sanelli, M.Sc.](https://blog.primohealth.com/author/daniel-sanelli-m-sc) Sep 9, 2011 8:00:00 AM ![Healthy Thyroid Function, Part 1](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/file-16132569-jpg/images/thyroid_gland-resized-600.jpg) [gluten sensitivity](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/gluten-sensitivity) [weight management](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/weight-management) [immune health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/immune-health) [endocrine health](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/endocrine-health) [lifestyle](https://blog.primohealth.com/topic/lifestyle) #### The butterfly shaped organ that wraps around our throat is called the thyroid gland. This seemingly indescript organ can actually have a tremendous effect on our... [Read More](https://blog.primohealth.com/bid/94062/Healthy-Thyroid-Function-Part-1) 0 Comments [![Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli](https://blog.primohealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png?width=400&height=154&name=PHC_LogoCR_HUBSPOT.png "Primo Health - Daniel Sanelli")](http://primohealth.com) Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram --- Copyright © 2026, Primo Health Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use