HTMA Mineral Ratios - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key HTMA mineral ratios, their dominant system implications, and related clinical interpretations from the notes.

Autonomic Balance Ratio (Ca/P)

Calcium to Phosphorus ratio; reflects Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic dominance of the ANS; high = parasympathetic (Rest and Digest), low = sympathetic (Fight or Flight).

Parasympathetic Dominance

Rest-and-digest state with healing and calm; associated with high Ca/P and slow oxidation.

Sympathetic Dominance

Fight-or-flight state with energy mobilization; associated with low Ca/P and fast oxidation.

High Ca/P Ratio

Parasympathetic-dominant state; linked to Rest and Digest, potential fatigue, depression, and slowed oxidation.

Low Ca/P Ratio

Sympathetic-dominant state; linked to Fight or Flight and fast oxidation.

Balanced Ca/P Ratio

Equilibrium between parasympathetic and sympathetic influences; true balance is rare and compensations may exist.

Na/K 'Vitality Ratio'

Sodium to Potassium ratio; relates to aldosterone and cortisone; essential due to the Na+/K+ pump on every cell membrane; reflects immune/adrenal status and stress.

Inversion (Na/K)

Na/K ratio below 2.5; indicates mild to very extreme inversion with influences from adrenal, immunity, stress, and infections.

High Na/K

Elevated Na/K ratio; may indicate excessive adrenal activity and stress; can be associated with inflammation, edema, and other health stressors.

Hidden Copper

Copper not readily detected yet can elevate HTMA indicators; may contribute to high Na/K and other imbalances.

Na/Mg 'Adrenal Ratio'

Sodium to Magnesium ratio; reflects aldosterone-related adrenal activity; high = excessive adrenal effect, low = decreased adrenal activity.

Low Na/Mg Ratio

Adrenal insufficiency tendency: fatigue, depression, hypoglycemia, poor digestion.

High Na/Mg Ratio

Adrenal overactivity tendency: aggressiveness, hypertension, high energy, inflammation tendency.

Ca/Mg 'Blood Sugar Ratio'

Calcium aids insulin release; Magnesium inhibits it; high Ca/Mg → hypoglycemic tendencies; low Ca/Mg → hyperglycemic tendencies.

High Ca/Mg Ratio

Sluggish cellular thyroid activity; tissue calcium dominates and may mask normal blood tests; symptoms include weight gain, cold extremities, dry skin.

Low Ca/Mg Ratio

Excessive thyroid activity at the cellular level; symptoms include sweating, hyperactivity, irritability, and stress-related diarrhea.

Ca/K 'Thyroid Ratio'

Calcium influences cell permeability; Potassium relates to tissue responsiveness to thyroid hormones; high Ca/K = sluggish thyroid; low Ca/K = overactive cellular thyroid.

Zn/Cu 'Hormonal Ratio'

Zinc to Copper ratio; reflects copper balance and hormonal implications; zinc correlates with progesterone/testosterone, copper with estrogen.

Zn/Cu: High Ratio

Copper bioavailability deficiency or copper deficiency; associated with atherosclerosis, female problems, high cholesterol, skin issues.

Zn/Cu: Low Ratio

Copper dominance or hidden copper toxicity; associated with allergies, infections, liver/immune/skin/hormonal issues.

Fe/Cu 'Infection Indication Ratio'

Ratio indicating tendency toward bacterial (high) or viral (low) infections; high → bacterial, low → viral infection tendency.

Cu/Mo 'Copper Toxicity Ratio'

Indicator of copper toxicity or imbalance; Molybdenum aids copper clearance; used with other markers to assess copper status.

Cu/Mo

Copper to Molybdenum ratio used to gauge copper burden and metabolism.