OligoScan is a new way of carrying out detailed health checks to assess a person’s health using an advanced process known as ‘spectrophotometry’.
The test measures:
- Mineral deficiencies (due to diet and food choices)
- Accumulation of heavy metals in the body
- Anti-oxidant levels
- Vitamin deficiency/excess
As spectrometry checks the cellular levels, the test gives the most direct and immediate information possible on a patient’s health. It is significantly faster and more accurate than assessing urine or blood samples. The human body keeps the blood levels balanced for much longer than cellular, therefore the deficiency is first seen in the cells rather than in the blood itself. That’s why OligoScan can highlight issues that a normal blood test cannot.
Benefits of OligoScan
- No injections or blood taking
- Pain-free
- Instant results
- More precise than a standard blood test
- Very thorough
- Includes a consultation with our Therapist and interpretation of the scan results
The method used by the OligoScan to obtain results on the amount of trace elements in tissues is the starting point to work out any appropriate treatments.
The most common use of this data is to look at what supplements would benefit the patient in order to boost their health, vitality and immunity.
Where the test identifies concerns about heavy metal toxicity or anti-oxidant levels, this can be very helpful in understanding symptoms that a patient might have been experiencing, such as tiredness, insomnia or stress. Understanding OligoScan advanced health test results allows the doctor unusual visibility of what could be influencing a person’s health and enables them to prescribe the appropriate treatment, supplement or lifestyle changes.
It is highly recommended to carry out OligoScan spectrophotometry testing in advance of any IV Infusion treatments (minerals or nutrients administered through an intravenous drip) – a treatment which is increasingly popular in London.
Spectrophotometry
The method used by OligosScan to obtain the results on the amount of trace elements and minerals in the blood is a quantitative analytical method consisting of measuring the absorbance or optical density of a chemical substance.
The OligoScan measures intracellularly for extremely accurate and precise results using a light beam applied to the palm of the hand.
After entering the necessary patient’s data the Oligoscan is gently pressed on four points of the hand palm. The scanner measures the intensity of the electromagnetic signals of 34 elements, after which the intelligent software calculates the results deficiencies and accumulations and compiles a comprehensive report.
See a sample OligoScan blood test report.
Why have OligoScan?
Firstly, OligoScan can help us to identify supplement and detoxification requirements.
Nutrient deficiencies or accumulation of heavy metals in the blood can have a surprising range of health consequences. This means that OligoScan can be very helpful in patients suffering from common complaints such as:
- Acne, sensitive skin, problem skin
- Allergies/sensitivities
- Trouble sleeping
- Weight gain
- Feeling under the weather
- Low immunity
- Low mood
Once we understand what is going on in your body, it is much easier to give the right advice on treatment