5Strands Nutrition Test, 112 Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids Tested, Identify Nutrient Absorption Issues, Holistic at Home Imbalance Testing, Results in 4 Days

I look this nutrition test at home to see if I was missing any vitamins, and the process was very easy. It tested for so many different things and helped me understand my body's needs much better. Now I know exactly how to eat to make sure I am getting my minerals.

I do 5strands every year..great info and more detailed than just allergy tests. There is a difference in cooked and raw vegetables. There is difference in variety of fish, vegetables. Example: I can have any potato but yellow ones for example. I can have raw tomatoes but not cooked tomatoes. So much info. They email report and you can print out in color report style or Excel it.

I purchased the 5Strands Nutrition Test hoping to gain meaningful insight into possible nutrient absorption issues. Unfortunately, after receiving my results and looking more closely at how the test works, I realized it does not measure actual vitamin or mineral levels in the body. The report I received back clearly states that it does not measure how much of a nutrient is present, but instead reflects the body's “energetic relationship” with that nutrient. There are no numeric values, no reference ranges, and no way to determine whether you are truly deficient, sufficient, or excessive in any nutrient. While some things were flagged in my report, I have no way of knowing if I am too high or too low in those nutrients. NOTE: I know from a lab result that I have an iron deficiency, causing my thyroid issues, but iron was not flagged in this report. That tells me the results are inaccurate. Without measuring actual levels, the results are not useful. Acting on them could lead someone to take supplements unnecessarily or miss a real deficiency that requires proper testing. I wasted my time and money, and I am trying to keep you from doing the same.

I liked how simple the whole process was with this test kit. The instructions were easy to follow and the sample collection was quick. The results arrived online and were clearly explained. It helped me think more carefully about my nutrition and daily habits.

I take supplements regularly and have never known how my body responds. With this test I learned which ones my body can handle as well as which one I should be trying to get through whole foods rather than supplements. I recommend this for anyone who is equally curious. Plus the customer support is wonderful if you have any follow-up questions about your results.

Test is easy enough but limited information is provided, which was disappointing. You provide strands of hair and results arrive within a couple weeks. I expected to at least understand if levels were elevated or deficient, not necessarily even a reference range, but it doesn't provide this information. It only lets you know if you have an issue and if it's low, moderate or severe. So you're not going to understand if it's an elevated result or deficient in the specific mineral/vitamin or amino acid but only if you have an issue with it. It's minorly helpful but then i still have to have those retested by my doctor IF i can get them to not dismiss this result, like so many physicians do. It's helpful in the sense that i know i have an issue, but that's it..and i already knew that. If it at least provided whether you are deficient or elevated it would be a phenomenal test because it tests things i never even heard of. So i gave a 3 start for that reason. I'd give a 5 if it provided more information about deficiency or elevation rather than just severity of the issue.

Proven accurate at least for me. I wanted a comparison to find an economical accurate nutrition test that I could do twice yearly, to avoid wasting money on supplements I may not need. At the same time as this test, I took my usual $500 Spectracell cellular micronutrient test, which tests nutrients in the cell, rather than just in the blood. Was amazed when this test at less than 1/5 of the price, came back with results almost identical. Shipping was fast, results fast, no lab visit required and their customer service was very good. I am sold, twice a year for me - no more blood draws!

I ordered the 5Strand hair analysis to help address some concerns I have. I got the results back in a timely manner and today did a consultation with Stacey. She went over my test and suggestions on what do do moving forward. She was so easy to talk to and very helpful! I am going to do a food sensitivity test as she recommended and will go from there. I would highly recommend this test and the consultation and I believe it would very beneficial. Stacy went out of her way to call me since I was not sure on how to do a Zoom meeting.

The process to collect and submit a sample could not have been much easier. I downloaded the app and results updated on there automatically once they were available. It took about a week from the time I mailed it. The results indicated a lot of items that I needed to address which could be causing symptoms and I have currently restricted my diet and waiting to try adding them back. The whole experience has been easy and straight forward and provided a lot of insight into potentially problematic things I was not considering in my diet/environment. Highly recommend as a starting point if your overhauling your diet to eat healthy to make sure the foods/supplements you choose are a good fit for you individually.

Well worth the purchase

Amazing product. Purchased every year. Best gift for family members.

very interesting if you're into improving yourself. great customer service.

En ce qui me concerne décue, je savais déja que plusieurs produits je réagissais et il n'ont pas ressortis dans les intolérances en rouge ni en jaune. Pour moi, en tout cas, pas concluant. Ca c'est seulement mon opinion personnel. Pour cette raison je donne 3 étoiles, parce que je croyais que mes intolérances connues allait ressortir dans le test.