Wesley Hurrell, BS

Wesley HurrellWesley Hurrell graduated with a bachelor of science majoring in biochemistry from the University of New South Wales, Australia in 2001. Since graduating and even throughout his studies, Wesley worked in various capacities in the nutrition industry, from product manufacture and development to technical support. In 2003, Wesley co-founded Diagnostic Insight; one of the first key international distributors for Metametrix Clinical Laboratory. Wesley helped establish the business in a brand new market by developing a database capable of generating custom interpretive reports for a number of key Metametrix tests. During his time at Diagnostic Insight, Wesley has sought to drive the business by producing quality scientific, technical and clinical articles. Wesley also has years of experience consulting with practitioners concerning interpretation of their patients’ test results. Wesley will use his honed technical and clinical skills to make valuable regular contributions to key Metametrix literature, blogs and interpretive guides.

Posts by Wesley Hurrell, BS

Organophosphates, toxins »

Triple Whammy Pesticides
[30 Aug 2011 | 1 Comments]

This month’s issue of Environmental Health Perspectives featured three studies, all of which detected a negative correlation between a child’s in utero exposure to organophosphates and early cognitive development. So significant were these three coinciding articles that it warranted mention in the journal’s editorial... [More]

Organophosphates, toxins »

Sucking Up The Pesticides
[5 Jul 2011 | 3 Comments]

Like most 1 year olds, my youngest boy loves to taste-test anything and everything he finds in his path as he crawls and walks about our home. Keeping the floor clean with regular vacuuming is something we strive for but don’t always achieve in our hectic lifestyle... [More]

toxins »

Triclosan Tales
[31 May 2011 | 6 Comments]

Triclosan is a prevalent endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) that was first introduced in the 1960s for use in personal care products as an antimicrobial and preservative. Since then, triclosan has been added to countless consumer products and there are concerns that center on a number of different issues... [More]

genetics, organic acids, toxins, vitamin d »

Death: The Ultimate Statistic…
[7 Mar 2011 | 2 Comments]

George Bernard Shaw’s famous quote, “Death is the ultimate statistic, one out of one of us dies,” is a great truth, particularly in the study of medicine and science. Nowadays science can measure all manner of variables related to health and disease, but there’s really nothin... [More]

toxins »

Home Sweet Home!
[15 Feb 2011 | 1 Comments]

It’s a phrase most can identify with. It speaks of the comfort, familiarity, and security most people associate with their regular place of dwelling. It’s uttered most often when returning home from a vacation or a stressful, long day at work. Home Bittersweet Home… While there... [More]

cardio, carnitine, toxins »

Toxic Tales
[31 Jan 2011 | 2 Comments]

I happen to come from a family where heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure are the main disorders in my family medical history. I was intrigued, therefore, to discover in the initial months of my relationship with my current wife that simple things like my deodorant or aftershave ... [More]

amino acids, anti-gliadin antibody , organic acids »

Clash of the Titans: TRIAD vs. ION Profile
[9 Dec 2010 | 2 Comments]

So you have a patient with some chronic health problems who is prepared to undertake a multi-profile test to help find some answers. The two main combination profiles you have in mind are the TRIAD Profile and the ION Profile. The ION Profile is more expensive because it includes more tests as part ... [More]