Micros are the new macros: How micronutrient testing can guide your health journey

Whether you’re looking to address a new symptom you’re experiencing, or you have a specific health goal you’d like to reach, micronutrients may provide some insight. 

From vitamin B12 and folate to magnesium and zinc, micronutrients help optimize your body’s performance. While macronutrients include fats, carbohydrates and proteins that provide energy in the form of calories, micronutrients include vitamins and minerals found in the foods we eat, and they play an important role in functions like digestion and hormone production.

Testing your micronutrient levels can empower you with insights into your diet and lifestyle so you can make informed decisions about your health. Labcorp OnDemand’s Micronutrient Test measures the levels of six essential micronutrients in your blood, including three vitamins (vitamin D, vitamin B12 and folate) and three minerals (magnesium, iodine and zinc).

Here’s a look at how people like you are using micronutrient testing to help guide their wellness journeys.

A mom’s goal to become the healthiest version of herself for her family

After becoming a mom, Kaycee Dillas says her health is now a bigger priority in her life. “I want to be the best me and be able to keep up with my active kids,” she says. 

While she does try to eat healthy, Kaycee is still curious about whether she’s getting enough of her essential micronutrients or if there are any vitamin deficiencies holding her back.

To learn more about her micronutrient levels, Kaycee purchased a Labcorp OnDemand Micronutrient Test online. “[It’s] a convenient way to measure my levels of vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin B12, iodine, folate and zinc, all crucial for optimal health,” she says. “You can buy the test online and visit a nearby Labcorp location.” 

After a visit to her nearest Labcorp location to provide a blood sample, Kaycee says she’s excited to see what she’ll learn from testing her micronutrient levels.

Tracking progress toward a new health goal

Cailee Fischer has spent the last six months working on her health, from regular exercise to a new supplement regimen she established with her healthcare provider. Now, she’s curious to know if these changes to her routine have been yielding any results. 

After visiting Labcorp to test her hormones for a different health concern, Cailee discovered Labcorp OnDemand’s Micronutrient Test. “I’m taking this test to see if I need to make any dietary changes or if my doctor needs to update my supplement plan,” she says. 

Once she purchased her micronutrient test online, Cailee went to her closest Labcorp location to provide her blood sample and completed her appointment in under 10 minutes. Plus, with easy-to-read test results delivered right to her phone via a secure Labcorp Patient^TM account, Cailee will be able to access her health data within just a couple of days so she can stay on top of her new wellness routine.

Discovering a vitamin deficiency

When Clara Peirce bought her Labcorp OnDemand Micronutrient Test, she wanted to learn how her supplements were impacting her health and whether she needed to work with her physician to make any changes in her overall regimen.

Just a couple of days after getting tested, Clara received her results and discovered she was deficient in vitamin D. A nutrient with several important functions, vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and plays a key role in preventing osteoporosis. Vitamin D is also crucial for a healthy heart and blood pressure regulation.

To help address her vitamin D deficiency, Clara started going on regular morning walks. She also spoke with her healthcare provider about potentially starting a vitamin D supplement if her outdoor time doesn’t naturally bring up her vitamin D levels.

“I got my micronutrient test done a couple of months ago, so I might even buy another one to see if my Vit D levels have increased,” says Clara. “If you’re trying to learn more about your body and improve your health, I highly recommend Labcorp OnDemand’s tests—and a morning walk!”

Learn more about your health with micronutrient testing

From monitoring your progress with a new nutrition plan to identifying a possible vitamin deficiency, micronutrient testing can be a useful tool to guide you throughout your journey. With micronutrient testing, you can achieve a baseline level and you can monitor your levels over time to see how lifestyle changes impact your micronutrient levels. 

If you’re ready to learn more about your health, explore Labcorp OnDemand’s Micronutrient Test and browse our full collection of Nutrition & Vitamin Health tests.