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What is measured in the test? Lipometabolism Indicates Adipate Carnitine, B2 deficiency Suberate Carnitine, B2 deficiency Ethyl Malonate Carnitine, B2 deficiency Carbohydrate metabolism Lactate Glycolysis Pyruvate Increased utilisation of anaerobic energy development, disordered mitochondrial function, deficiency of B6, B3 and lipoic acid ß-Hydroxy-butyrate Ketone production Organic acids in the citric acid cycle Cis-aconitate Magnesium and manganese deficiency Citrate Nitrosative stress Isocitrate Magnesium and manganese deficiency Hydroxy-methyl-glutarate Coenzyme Q10 deficiency and fungal infection of the intestine Succinate B2, B3, B12 and biotin deficiency α-keto-glutarate α-lipoic acid, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and magnesium deficiency Fumarate Catabolic metabolism and B2 deficiency Malate Q10 and B3 deficiency Organic acids of vitamin metabolism α-keto-isovalerate B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, β-lipoic acid and magnesium deficiency Xanthurenate B6 deficiency Methylmalonic acid B12 deficiency Degradation of neurotransmitters Vanillylmandelic Acid Metabolism of adrenaline and noradrenaline Homovanilly Acid Dopamine metabolism 5-hydroxyindole-acetate Serotonin metabolism Kynurenate Tryptophan “pathway” Dysbiosis markers D-Arabinitol Systemic candida infection Hydroxybenzoic acid Microbial overgrowth Citramalate Yeast and population of anaerobic bacteria By analysing organic acids, you can get an overview of the use of nutrients that are ingested through food as well as their conversion to energy (ATP). This conversion is performed using enzymes and their cofactors. If these cofactors are missing or if the enzymes do not work optimally, it can lead to the accumulation of certain substances. The concentration of these substances makes it possible to read what deficiencies in vitamins and minerals may be present. In addition, metabolic products of neurotransmitters in the urine may indicate disturbances in the stress hormone balance and dysbiosis markers may reflect a bacterial imbalance in the intestine. As the sample is taken via urine, the Organic Acid Test is also suitable for children. How is the Organic Acids Test performed? The Organic Acids Test sample is a urine sample that you collect yourself at home in the morning from your morning urine. The sample is then sent to the lab for analysis and you will receive your test result digitally.
