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Is there one definitive blood test that could be run to find as many crucial deficiencies as possible, in people with problems such as food allergies, gluten intolerance, etc? It seems he takes one series of tests, finds something than orders more. Why not nip it in the bud, so to speak?
Since vitamin and mineral deficiencies tend to be the norm why not run as many all at once?
Which vitamin/minerals should be checked right out the gate?
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Considering the bulk of my family's significant health problems have come down to food sensitivity and nutritional deficieny... boy do I wish nutritional testing is what they did at annual physicals. Even then, blood levels don't always tell the whole story, lab ranges are disputable, etc.
Many of us go through this long path of uncovering deficiencies one by one. In my family's case, we've had deficiencies of B12, B6, zinc, and vitamin D. That may not be complete... only what we know about. Much wiser to look at everything right out of the gate. Here is a start, at least:
From
THE EMERGING ROLE OF
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION
IN CELIAC DISEASE
JAMES LEMKIN,ND, CNS
http://www.pioneernutritional.com/pd...rticle7.04.pdf
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In general, nutrient deficiencies may occur as a result of inadequate
nutrient intake, increased need for nutrients, or malabsorption
of nutrients. Since this last factor is a defining characteristic
of gluten intolerance, it is not surprising that suboptimal levels of fat-soluble vitamins D and E, water-soluble vita
vitamins B12, folic acid and other B vitamins, and minerals such as
calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc have all been observed in persons
with active celiac disease. 18-21 Usually, as healing progresses, a patient’s
ability to absorb most nutrients returns. However, the degree of recovery is
dependent on age at onset, extent and duration of the condition and other
concomitant health factors.
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Include both copper and zinc, because apparently the ratio between the two is important.
TABLE 1: GLUTEN-FREE
If GLUTEN-CONTAINING