Lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are used to determine cellular status of vitamins, minerals, specific amino acids and antioxidants, as well as to evaluate immune functioning and cellular resistance to free radical damage. Because the body “triages” nutrients to life-saving functions when levels are not optimal, optimizing nutrient status can help reverse or prevent chronic and degenerative diseases over the long-term, as well as resolve symptoms in the short term. Testing takes about 2 weeks to complete.
**The CMA (Cellular Micronutrient Assay) from Cell Science directly measures the effect of specific micronutrients on the ability of T and B lymphocytes (immune cells) to reproduce.
**When dealing with infection, production of immune memory cells that "recognize" and combat specific invaders is increased. The faster they’re produced, the faster infection is overcome. The ability of the body to multiply these cells is driven by our nutrient stores.
**Nutrient requirements are individual and are impacted by many factors. Stress, genetics, high energy output in sports, pregnancy, recent infection, toxic burden, sleep patterns, etc. all play a role.
**Measurement of the effect of nutrients on your immune function can be more revealing than just knowing if your blood serum levels of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, fall within "normal" ranges since metabolism happens WITHIN the cells.

Nutrient Level Testing