About htma

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a non-invasive test that measures the levels and ratios of essential and toxic minerals stored in a small hair sample.
Whereas blood shows what’s circulating in the moment, hair reflects the body’s long-term metabolic trends — offering a 3–4 month record of nutritional and biochemical activity at the cellular level.

Minerals are the foundation of energy, hormones, and vitality. They influence your adrenals, thyroid, blood sugar balance, mood, stress resilience, and detoxification. HTMA helps reveal the underlying mineral patterns shaping how you feel each day.

Hair is one of the body’s most stable tissues. It locks in mineral information as it grows, creating a “time capsule” of your metabolism. This makes HTMA one of the most informative and affordable functional assessments available.

With today’s stress levels, environmental toxins, processed foods, and medication use, mineral imbalances are at epidemic levels — often long before symptoms appear. HTMA helps uncover these imbalances early, guiding you toward balance and recovery.

Your HTMA report analyzes over 20 minerals and their ratios — each connected to key metabolic functions:

Mineral Ratio Reveals Insights About Calcium/Magnesium (Ca/Mg) Blood sugar stability, muscle tone. 

Sodium/Potassium (Na/K) Adrenal function, inflammation, vitality.

Calcium/Potassium (Ca/K) Thyroid activity, energy metabolism. 

Zinc/Copper (Zn/Cu) Hormonal balance, emotional regulation. 

Sodium/Magnesium (Na/Mg)Stress response and adrenal output. 

From these ratios, we can determine your metabolic type (fast or slow oxidizer), identify stress stage, and see how efficiently your body is producing and conserving energy.

See how your body is adapting to life’s demands. High or low sodium and potassium patterns reveal whether you’re in the alarm, resistance, or exhaustion stage of stress.

HTMA can highlight nutrient deficiencies or toxic metal accumulation long before they appear in routine tests — giving you a proactive path to wellness.

Fast or slow oxidizer? Each type has unique nutritional and lifestyle needs. Understanding yours helps personalize your approach to food, exercise, and supplementation.

Identify the presence of toxic elements like lead, mercury, aluminum, or cadmium and strengthen the body’s ability to excrete them gently and safely.

Mineral patterns influence brain chemistry. High copper or low magnesium levels can contribute to anxiety, irritability, or low motivation. Restoring balance supports calmer moods and clearer focus.

HTMA takes the guesswork out of supplementation. It identifies which nutrients your body truly needs — and which may be doing more harm than good.

Follow-up tests every 3–6 months reveal how your chemistry is changing, confirming your body’s response to nutritional or lifestyle adjustments.

HTMA is ideal for anyone seeking greater understanding of their body’s chemistry, especially if you experience:

• Low energy or burnout
   
• Anxiety, irritability, or brain fog
   
• Hormonal or thyroid imbalance
   
• Poor stress tolerance
   
• Blood sugar or sleep issues
   
• Detox challenges or chemical sensitivities
   
• Difficulty maintaining wellness despite a healthy lifestyle
   

HTMA offers more than numbers — it’s a story of your body’s adaptation to stress, nutrition, and environment.
Dr. Rick Malter calls it a “biochemical roadmap” that reveals how your nervous system, hormones, and minerals interact over time.

By learning your HTMA pattern, you gain a clear, science-based foundation for restoring energy, resilience, and balance — from the inside out.

HTMA is not a diagnostic medical test. It is a nutritional and educational assessment used to support individualized wellness programs. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical conditions or concerns.

Book your HTMA consultation and take the first step toward understanding your body’s unique chemistry.

Our team of experienced health consultants has a diverse range of expertise, from nutrition and functional labs to stress management and holistic health. We work together to develop customized solutions for each client, based on their unique needs and goals.

At HealthForwardNutrition, we take a functional  approach to health and wellness. We believe that true health involves not just physical wellbeing, but also mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. That's why we work with clients to develop comprehensive plans that address all aspects of their health.