Spectracell nutrient testing

[Guest guest]

Is anyone familiar with Spectracell testing? From what I have read, it

claims to be a way of determining nutrient status of various amino acids,

vitamins, and minerals by analyzing how well the patient's lymphocytes grow

in a culture containing these nutrients.

The " normal " values are based on a reference range that is itself based on

" how this patient's result compares to thousands of patients previously

tested " - but how does this determine what is " normal " ?

I am skeptical especially since this seems like a way to push possibly

unnecessary, expensive supplements...but I'm trying to keep an open mind

too. I'm interested in your thoughts!

[Guest guest]

years ago we were presented with utilizing this company, fortunately we did not

after obtaining information that it doesn't appear valid

Subject: Spectracell nutrient testing

To: rd-usa

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:53 AM

 

Is anyone familiar with Spectracell testing? From what I have read, it

claims to be a way of determining nutrient status of various amino acids,

vitamins, and minerals by analyzing how well the patient's lymphocytes grow

in a culture containing these nutrients.

The " normal " values are based on a reference range that is itself based on

" how this patient's result compares to thousands of patients previously

tested " - but how does this determine what is " normal " ?

I am skeptical especially since this seems like a way to push possibly

unnecessary, expensive supplements...but I'm trying to keep an open mind

too. I'm interested in your thoughts!

[Guest guest]

years ago we were presented with utilizing this company, fortunately we did not

after obtaining information that it doesn't appear valid

Subject: Spectracell nutrient testing

To: rd-usa

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:53 AM

 

Is anyone familiar with Spectracell testing? From what I have read, it

claims to be a way of determining nutrient status of various amino acids,

vitamins, and minerals by analyzing how well the patient's lymphocytes grow

in a culture containing these nutrients.

The " normal " values are based on a reference range that is itself based on

" how this patient's result compares to thousands of patients previously

tested " - but how does this determine what is " normal " ?

I am skeptical especially since this seems like a way to push possibly

unnecessary, expensive supplements...but I'm trying to keep an open mind

too. I'm interested in your thoughts!