Arcwell × TrichAnalytics Hair Analysis: A Science-Backed Tool for Longevity & Healthy Aging

Why Wellness Gifts Matter More Than Ever in 2026

As interest in longevity, healthy aging, and personalized wellness data continues to grow, more people are seeking tools that look beyond short-term snapshots of health. At Arcwell, our mission is to help our community access credible, science-based insights that support informed, long-term wellness decisions.

That’s why we’ve partnered with TrichAnalytics, an independent analytical laboratory specializing in advanced hair mineral and trace element analysis. Through this collaboration, Arcwell now offers professional Hair Analysis Kits—making sophisticated laboratory testing more accessible to individuals interested in longevity and healthy aging.

Important to note: Arcwell is not the testing laboratory. All samples are analyzed independently by TrichAnalytics, and results are delivered directly to the customer.

What Is Hair Analysis and Why Longevity Enthusiasts Care

Hair analysis is a non-invasive laboratory method used to measure how minerals, trace elements, and certain environmental exposures are incorporated into hair as it grows.

TrichAnalytics’ LA-ICP-MS hair analysis focuses on the hair root, providing a recent snapshot (roughly the last few days to about one week) while leveraging hair’s metabolic inertness so the signal is less affected by homeostatic regulation than blood. By contrast, blood (and often urine) is tightly controlled by homeostasis and is generally better suited for clinical diagnosis and short-term status assessment.

The TrichAnalytics Hair Analysis Kit evaluates:

• Essential minerals and trace elements
• Toxic and heavy metals
• Your results, relative to reference (normal) ranges backed by extensive research, statistics, and publications
• Elemental patterns associated with diet and lifestyle trends

Rather than offering medical diagnoses, hair analysis provides contextual data that may help health-conscious individuals understand how lifestyle choices, nutrition, and environmental factors can be reflected biologically over time.

Why Arcwell Chose TrichAnalytics

In the longevity and healthy aging space, data quality matters. Arcwell selected TrichAnalytics because of their commitment to:

• Analytical precision
• Scientific rigor
• International laboratory accreditation ISO 17025
• Global leaders in hair chemistry

All testing is performed exclusively by TrichAnalytics under recognized laboratory protocols designed to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and data integrity. Arcwell does not interpret results and does not access or store any personal test data—preserving privacy and scientific neutrality.

Scientific Leadership Behind the Lab

TrichAnalytics is led by Dr. Jennie Christensen, Ph.D., R.P.Bio., Founder and CEO.

With more than 20 years of experience in environmental and biological tissue analysis, Dr. Christensen is internationally recognized for advancing high-precision analytical techniques, including laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS).

Her work has played a key role in improving how elemental data is measured, interpreted, and quality-controlled—making hair analysis a more reliable tool for long-term monitoring and research.

Case Studies: Diet, Mercury, and Long-Term Trends

Through publicly shared case studies, Dr. Christensen has demonstrated how hair analysis can reflect dietary patterns over time, particularly in relation to mercury exposure.

In these examples:

• Changes in fish consumption were followed by measurable changes in mercury levels
• Hair samples collected months apart showed consistent, reproducible trends
• Elemental patterns aligned with known dietary behavior
• Specifically, the vegan diet had low mercury, but once the diet was changed to fish, the mercury changed significantly. When the fish consumption was replaced with other terrestrial meats, like beef and chicken, the mercury levels dropped (fish is known source of mercury in the diet).

These findings highlight hair analysis as a longitudinal monitoring tool, capable of capturing how lifestyle choices may be reflected biologically across extended periods—an insight especially valuable to longevity-focused individuals.

_____  an older hair strand ; _____ a more recent hair strand

(Figure Source: TrichAnalytics Inc)

How the Hair Analysis Kit Works

The Arcwell × TrichAnalytics Hair Analysis Kit is designed to be simple, non-invasive, and easy to complete at home, fitting seamlessly into daily life.

A Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1: Collect a Small Hair Sample
Collect three to five hair strands with the root bulb intact, following the instructions included in the kit. No appointments or preparation are required. NOTE: You need to pull the hair out and include the root.

Step 2: Package and Send
Place the sample into the paper envelope provided. No preservatives, refrigeration, or special handling are needed. Mail the sample to TrichAnalytics using the included instructions.

Step 3: Receive Your Results
Your sample is analyzed exclusively by TrichAnalytics. Results are typically delivered within one week of the samples being received at the laboratory, providing insight into your nutritional balance.

Reminder: Register Your Kit Before Sending

Each Hair Analysis Kit must be registered online using the included barcode before mailing your sample. This ensures the laboratory can accurately match your sample with your report.
👉 Register your kit here

Clear Roles, Independent Results

With the Arcwell × TrichAnalytics Hair Analysis Kit:

• Samples are analyzed only by TrichAnalytics
• Results are sent directly to you by email and are anonymous.
• Arcwell does not receive, store, or access test results

This clear separation supports scientific independence, privacy, and trust.

Supporting Informed Wellness and Healthy Aging

By offering access to TrichAnalytics Hair Analysis Kits, Arcwell supports individuals who are curious about:

• Long-term mineral balance
• Environmental exposure trends
• Data-driven wellness exploration
• Proactive approaches to longevity and healthy aging

Hair analysis can serve as one component of a broader wellness strategy, alongside nutrition, movement, sleep, and environmental awareness.

Final Note

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Results should be interpreted within the context of an individual’s overall wellness approach.