Hair Mineral
Analysis
Hair Mineral Analysis (HMA) is a laboratory diagnostic tool that measures the mineral content of hair tissue to assess long-term metabolic and nutritional status. Because hair retains minerals and trace elements over time, it provides a stable record of both essential nutrient levels and exposure to toxic metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic. Clinically, HMA is used to support the evaluation of mineral imbalances, biochemical trends, and potential environmental exposures, offering a complementary perspective to blood and urine tests in nutritional and toxicological assessments.