Vitamin Test

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Vitamin Test - what is it and how the test is done

Everyone knows how important a healthy and balanced diet is for us. This ensures that our body gets all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that it requires daily for functioning properly. However, some people develop a deficiency of many of these vitamins and minerals without realising it. The reason is most commonly due to a lack of these vitamins, especially vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K in the diet, which people do not realise until it is too late. The result occurs in the form of people developing a wide range of symptoms ranging from: - Weakness - Pale skin - Dizziness - Numbness - Tingling in the hands and feet, and a lot more. These symptoms vary from vitamin to vitamin and for this very reason, it is essential to rule out which vitamin it is that your body lacks so that supplements and other treatments could be given to cover up for that particular deficiency. A Vitamin Deficiency Test comprises a blood or saliva sample to be taken from you and sent for analysis. The results reveal the amount of the specified vitamin in your body and depending upon how low it is, you are advised for supplements or medical treatment, whatever sounds right for you.

Common conditions covered by a Vitamin Deficiency Test

Anaemia Vitamin deficiency Constipation Diarrhea Appetite loss Muscle fatigue Tachycardia

Where to get a Nutrition Test in Italy

Vitamin Test at-Home and Self Tests

Vitamin Test FAQs

Vitamin deficiency tests assess the levels of Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and Water-soluble vitamins (B-complex, Vit-C) in the body, whether these lie within the standard, acceptable limits or not.

Improper nutrition and lack of a balanced diet may lead to vitamin deficiencies. Some vitamins may also be deficient by genetic disorders or malabsorption of vitamins from food.

If you notice a drop in your physical and mental performance, fatigue, bone pain, mouth sores, dizziness, and numb fingers and feet, you should schedule an appointment with your GP. The GP will write the specific tests for which vitamin you are deficient.

t comprises of micronutrient testing kit which requires blood or saliva samples. Self-testing finger-prick micronutrient tests are also available for the convenience of the patients.

Your doctor will prescribe you supplements and health advice for recovering the expected levels of vitamins according to your test results. You must carefully discuss your concerns with your doctor and follow complete therapy as prescribed. You can also try to educate yourself about natural sources of vitamins and maintain a balanced diet.

A Vitamin Deficiency Test Italy costs on average 35 Euros. (information based on our data as of September 2022)