HealthSpectrum
| About us | Facts Because of the proven association of micronutrient deficiencies with acute and chronic diseases, and because the diets of many Americans do not provide adequate micronutrient intake, the AMA has recommended that all adults take a multivitamin and mineral supplement. When physicians recommend a multiple vitamin, they usually recommend a brand name, or an equivalent store brand, even though no studies have ever been performed demonstrating their effectiveness. Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants have their effects inside the cell, not in the serum or interstitial fluid. Because there was no practical way to measure the intracellular effects of these micronutrients, physicians in the past have had no way of knowing whether or not the supplements they have recommended are being; a) absorbed from the intestine, or b) incorporated at the cellular level. Until now physicians have had no idea whether or not the supplement they have recommended was benefiting the patient. Serum assays of vitamins and minerals represent a static snapshot of the concentration in the serum at the time drawn and do not necessarily correlate with intracellular levels. A comparison can be made with glycosylated hemoglobin or HgA1c testing, which provides a long-term indicator of blood glucose control. Because it is superior to occasional testing of static blood glucose levels, every 3-6 month determination of HgA1c is now the standard of care with diabetic patients. Similarly Functional Intracellular Assay testing measures the intracellular activity of 25 essential micronutrients, plus indicators for glucose-insulin metabolism and fructose metabolism. This valuable intracellular metabolic profile, which cannot be obtained through conventional static serum testing, enables healthcare providers to scientifically guide their patients vitamin, mineral and antioxidant therapy. Clinical trials have shown significant improvement in clinical status, decreased prescription medication requirements, and decreased hospitalizations for those patients whose intracellular vitamin levels have been adequately repleted, as verified by our testing. Medicare and most private insurance carriers have approved The Lab for payment. HealthSpectrums Nutra-Scription family of nutraceuticals actually exceed USP and pharmaceutical-grade criteria. In addition to exceeding purity and dissolution requirements Nutra-Scription raises the standard by guaranteeing pill-to-pill ingredient accuracy, while maintaining 100 percent potency throughout a full 2 year dated shelf life. Because Nutra-Scription products are available only through healthcare professionals; patients receive consistent medical supervision of this important class of products. Why are nutrition and or vitamin deficiencies important? JAMA, The Journal of American Medical Association, completed a 40-year study published in July 2002 that showed chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardio-vascular disease and others were linked to vitamin deficiencies. HealthSpectrum sells the only laboratory test to show deficiencies within the patients body; at the DNA level. Insurances, Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid pays for the test up to 3 times a year. For more technical information on these products and services please visit our web site. After the healthcare professional completes the test, he/she prescribes or refers the appropriate nutrient/vitamin to the patient. That is where our pharmaceutical-grade nutraceutical line called Nutra-Scription Nutraceuticals plays a vital role. |
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| Industry Focus | Health Care Products, Herbs & Natural Remedies, Drugs & Medications, Weight Loss |
| Business Type | Distributor/Wholesaler |
| Products/Services | HealthSpectrum sells its products and services to physicians and hospitals. We have a sales force of about 170 agents. |
| Our Markets | North America |
| No. of Employees | 101 - 500 People |
| Annual Sales Range(USD) | Below US$1 Million |
| Year Established | 2002 |
| Legal Representative(CEO) | RG Richardson |