Minerals, HTMA & Why Your Hair Turns Gray with Lisa Pitel-Killah of Vykon

On today's episode, we sat down with Lisa Pitel-Killah, founder of Vykon Custom Supplements, an HTMA Test Expert (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis), a board-certified holistic practitioner, and a multi-time kettlebell sport world champion.

After years of debilitating fatigue, iron deficiency, estrogen dominance, and burnout from overtraining and overworking, Lisa discovered that HTMA uncovered deep mineral imbalances—particularly with copper and iron—that traditional blood work had completely missed. That experience led her to dedicate her career to helping both humans AND animals restore mineral balance through custom supplementation and education. We dive into why minerals may be one of the most overlooked foundations of energy, hormones, detoxification, and longevity.

How to Order a Custom Vykon Formula:

Step 1: Schedule a consultation with a Vykon practitioner, like Molly (or click here: https://vykoncustoms.com/blogs/practitioners)

Step 2: Your practitioner orders an HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) test.

Step 3: Collect a small hair sample at home and mail it to the lab.

Step 4: Your results are analyzed through Vykon's custom formulation system to create a personalized mineral powder based on your unique mineral patterns.

The Goal: Replace a cabinet full of supplements with one custom mineral formula designed specifically for your body's needs.

10 Key Takeaways

1. HTMA Test vs. Blood Work: HTMA shows long-term mineral patterns inside cells, while blood work is a real-time snapshot. Together they provide a more complete picture of health.

2. Why Hair Turns Gray: Lisa shared that calcium and zinc are naturally white minerals. When they're being lost from the body and deposited into the hair, they may contribute to premature graying, while healthy iron and manganese balance helps maintain darker hair color.

3. Minerals Are Foundational: Minerals support thyroid function, hormones, adrenal health, mitochondria, and detoxification. Without them, many advanced health protocols simply don't work as well.

4. Sodium Is Essential: Sodium supports adrenal function, blood volume, nerve signaling, and cellular energy. Restricting salt too much can worsen fatigue in depleted individuals.

5. Copper, Zinc & Iron: Copper influences estrogen and iron transport, while zinc supports testosterone, immunity, and skin. Too much or too little copper can contribute to fatigue and iron issues.

6. Modern Life Depletes Minerals: Chronic stress, infections, mold, toxins, EMFs, travel, and intense exercise all increase mineral loss, making replenishment more important than ever.

7. Electrolytes for Kids: Nighttime leg cramps and "growing pains" may actually reflect low magnesium, potassium, or sodium. Active kids often benefit from balanced electrolyte support.

8. Why Custom Minerals Matter: Generic electrolytes help, but HTMA testing with Vykon allows practitioners to create personalized mineral formulas based on your unique deficiencies, excesses, and metabolism.

9. Results Can Happen Quickly: Lisa shared a case where personalized minerals, nutrition, adrenal support, stress management, and detox significantly improved severe mineral imbalances in about five months.

10. HTMA for Kids & Pets: Mineral balancing may benefit children with behavioral or skin concerns and has also been successfully used with dogs and horses to improve digestion, energy, and overall health.

Resources:

Website: https://vykonsupplements.com/

Hair Sample Video: https://hairsamplevideo.com/

Instagram: @vykonsupplements @lisapitelkillah

More about Lisa: https://lisapitelkillah.com/