Lewis Moon | Examining Oxidation Rates on HTMA
HTMA Oxidation Rates Explained | Lewis Moon
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Can HTMA oxidation rates explain cravings, kids' nutrition, and why two labs disagree on the same hair chart? On this Integrative Thoughts episode, Lewis Moon—Life Labs HTMA, Hair Analysis App, Valence Nutraceuticals—joins Matthew Coffman on metabolic typing, copper, adrenals, and pattern-based mineral balancing.
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What you'll learn
How oxidation rates frame metabolism and ATP on HTMA
Why early childhood nutrition and stress environments matter
How cravings can map to mineral needs
Adrenal Na/K signals and oxidation typing
Where TEI vs Eck/Wilson oxidation math diverges
Copper and vitamin D3/calcium debates in chart reading
Valence client observations and Hair Analysis App tooling
Meet the guest
Lewis Moon is a mineral balancing practitioner and founder of Hair Analysis Report Ltd (Hair Analysis App). He co-founded Life Labs HTMA and Valence Nutraceuticals, and teaches pattern-based HTMA rooted in nutritional balancing. Learn more at lifelabshtma.com and hairanalysis.report.
Timestamped chapters
Aligned to published Apple/Spotify audio (Podbean chapters + 423s / 7:03 intro offset; midroll not confirmed).
| Time | Chapter | |------|---------| | 6:06 | Matt cold open — Lewis Moon / HTMA oxidation | | 7:03 | Navigating Parenthood: The Early Days | | 10:04 | Nutrition and Child Development | | 13:01 | The Importance of a Stress-Free Environment | | 15:56 | Foundations of Health: The First Years | | 19:14 | Cravings and Nutritional Needs | | 21:59 | Understanding Oxidation Rates | | 25:01 | The Science Behind Cravings | | 28:07 | Mineral Balancing for Children | | 42:23 | Understanding Mineral Interactions in Oxidation Rates | | 45:17 | The Role of Adrenal Function in Metabolism | | 47:37 | The Complexity of Oxidation Rates and Diets | | 50:46 | The Importance of Testing and Individualized Nutrition | | 53:52 | Copper and Its Role in Health | | 56:49 | The Debate on Vitamin D3 and Calcium Levels | | 1:08:47 | The Complexity of Hair Analysis and Its Patterns | | 1:12:32 | Comparing Oxidation Rate Calculations in Hair Analysis | | 1:21:42 | Understanding Hair Analysis: The Two Camps | | 1:28:44 | The Importance of Accredited Courses in Hair Analysis | | 1:33:00 | Valence Update: Results and Observations | | 1:46:43 | Innovations in Supplementation: The Future of Healing |
Key takeaways
Oxidation rate is a practical lens for how the body burns food for energy.
Kids thrive with low-stress homes and solid mineral foundations (including zinc).
Cravings often signal nutritional needs.
Lab camps calculate oxidation differently—know your system.
Copper and calcium/D3 debates need context, not slogans.
Educational only—not medical advice.
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FAQ
What is an HTMA oxidation rate? Oxidation rate (metabolic typing on hair analysis) describes how quickly the body tends to burn food for energy/ATP. Lewis discusses why that lens matters for cravings, adrenals, and individualized nutrition.
Who is Lewis Moon? A mineral balancing practitioner, Hair Analysis App developer, and co-founder of Life Labs HTMA and Valence Nutraceuticals, trained in nutritional balancing science.
Is this medical advice? No. This episode is educational only. Work with qualified clinicians for HTMA interpretation, children's health, and supplementation.
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Disclaimer: Educational only—not medical advice.
Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not medical advice. Nothing here diagnoses, treats, or cures.
Quotable note
Oxidation-rate discussion on HTMA is part of a broader pattern lens. Use this episode for educational literacy—not as a diagnosis or protocol.
Further reading
Mastering HTMA guide: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/post/mastering-hair-tissue-mineral-analysis-your-ultimate-htma-analysis-guide
What is HTMA page: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/what-is-htma
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