Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Test

Because your health matters.

Not getting the nutrients we need on a regular basis can lead to fatigue, muscle weakness and a variety of other symptoms. A Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Test can identify any micronutrients that may be lacking in your diet, enabling you to address it and restore optimum levels to feel your best again.

Our Essential or Advanced Energy profiles are a quick, easy and accurate way to check vitamin levels and detect any mineral deficiencies. A wide range of Vitamin and Mineral Tests can be carried out as part of our Essential and Advanced Energy Profile packages.

Explore our Energy Profile packages and book your test online today.

Fast, accurate results

Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

Detailed, personalised Results Report

Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How It

Works

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1. Select and book your package

View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

2. Make an appointment

Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

3. Attend your appointment

A Health Assessment Specialist will carry out your assessment. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

4. Fast, accurate results

Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

What are Vitamin & Mineral

Deficiencies?

Vitamins and minerals play crucial roles in maintaining normal bodily functions, supporting everything from normal growth and metabolism to immune function. Adequate dietary intake is essential for optimal health, as vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to various health issues, including compromised immune function, poor bone health, and impaired cognitive function.

Experiencing deficiencies in these essential nutrients indicates low levels of crucial micronutrients necessary for optimal bodily functions. Fatigue or tiredness is a prevalent symptom of such deficiencies, highlighting the importance of addressing nutritional imbalances. Undergoing our Essential or Advanced Energy profile can help determine if a micronutrient deficiency contributes to your fatigue, allowing you to get back to feeling your best.

What are the Symptoms of Vitamin & Mineral

Deficiencies?

There are a number of symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies to look out for. If you experience any of these symptoms, a Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Test can help you uncover the reasons why.

Symptoms of vitamin deficiencies:

Low immunity, aching bones and weak muscles could be caused by a lack of vitamin D
Tiredness and low mood point to B vitamin deficiencies
Fatigue, dry and bumpy skin and bruising easily are symptoms of low vitamin C levels
Vitamin K deficiency can cause excessive bleeding, bruising and blood under the nails
Dry, irritated skin, dry eyes and poor eyesight at night are signs and symptoms of vitamin A deficiency
Muscle weakness, loss of feeling in arms and legs and a low immune system could point to vitamin E deficiency

Symptoms of mineral deficiencies:

Poor sleep, tiredness and heart palpitations are symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Low iron can cause tiredness and shortness of breath
Brittle fingernails, bone-related injuries and back and leg cramps may indicate a calcium deficiency
Potassium deficiencies can cause heart palpitations, muscle weakness and tingling or numbness
Low iodine levels can present as a swelling of the neck, feeling cold, thinning hair and dry skin

What Causes Vitamin & Mineral

Deficiencies?

The most common cause of vitamin and mineral deficiencies is a poor diet. A varied diet, rich in fruit and vegetables and incorporating all the major food groups, usually gives us the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals the body needs.

In addition, some individuals may experience difficulty absorbing certain vitamins and minerals. A carefully tailored diet or taking specific supplements could help to boost vitamin and mineral levels if absorption problems are the cause.

Specific groups of people may also be at a higher risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Vegans, vegetarians and individuals following restrictive diets may experience deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals. For example, as they exclude meat from their diets, vegans may be lacking in B vitamins. Low levels of B vitamins can result in low energy levels and digestive and mood issues.

A blood test for vitamin and mineral deficiency is a great way to check if you are low in any specific micronutrients. You can then make the necessary changes to your diet or seek professional help to further explore the causes and normalise your vitamin and mineral levels.

Can You Test for Vitamin and Mineral

Deficiency?

A mineral and vitamin levels test is carried out to evaluate whether you are deficient in specific micronutrients. Your vitamin and mineral levels will be analysed from a sample of blood, giving you a better understanding of what this means for your health and wellbeing.

An Essential or Advanced Energy profile looks at a range of essential vitamins and minerals that support the body’s normal functions. An Essential Energy check tests levels of vitamins and minerals, including:

Vitamin D
Calcium (bone health)
Sodium (kidney function)
Essential proteins and iron

The Advanced Energy check also includes:

Vitamin B12
Vitamin B9 (folate)

Private Health Checks for Complete Peace of

Mind

Our full body health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, safe clinical procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Trained healthcare professionals carry out all tests in over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, so you get accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home. Our private health checks include all the tests you need to take a proactive approach to monitoring and improving your health.

A Tiredness and Fatigue Blood Test is included in both our Essential or Advanced Energy checks.