Organic Acid

Organic acids are intermediate products in many metabolic pathways in the body. They originate from processes such as mitochondrial energy production, detoxification systems, metabolic conversions, neurotransmitter disruptions, or imbalances in the gut microbiota. The accumulation of specific organic acids in urine often indicates metabolic dysfunction or blocked metabolic pathways. Factors contributing to metabolic disorders may include nutrient deficiencies, inherited enzyme defects, toxic interference, or drug effects. Additionally, they provide in-depth insights into imbalances in gastrointestinal bacteria or fungi.

 

Organic acid metabolism assessment can be used to evaluate a wide range of symptoms
Fatigue	Sleep Abnormalities
Mood Changes	Glucose Dysregulation
Weight Gain	Nausea
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity	Depression
Anxiety	Cancer
Inflammation	Headaches
Early Aging	Bloating / Abdominal distention
Reflux	Gas
Autoimmune Disease

The important information provided by Bio-META^®*55 is as follows

• Evaluates five key metabolic areas: cellular energy production, vitamin B, neurotransmitters, hepatotoxin and detoxification , and gastrointestinal health.
• Metabolic imbalances may contribute to a wide range of potential issues such as fatigue, neuromuscular problems, headaches, neurological dysfunction, mood disorders, developmental delays in infants, personality disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, recurrent rashes, and kidney/urinary issues.
• Citric acid cycle metabolites can assess mitochondrial energy production. Imbalances in this cycle are associated with chronic fatigue, accelerated apoptosis, and unhealthy aging.
• Assesses whether the body has adequate nutrients available for use. Imbalances in vitamins and minerals are linked to deficiencies in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, iron, and various amino acids.
• Excess accumulation of intracellular toxins can impair mitochondrial function. These toxins may include gut microbial metabolites, pesticides, prescription drugs, and pro-inflammatory foods. Hepatotoxin and detoxification markers provide insight into the body's detoxification burden.
• Neurotransmitter serve as indicators of central nervous system function and are related to stress, mood, cognition, and sleep quality.
• Evaluates malabsorption and gut microbiome imbalances (dysbiosis). Improving these imbalances can significantly enhance gut health and help prevent or alleviate symptoms such as chronic digestive issues, common nutrient deficiencies, yeast overgrowth, cognitive dysfunction, gastrointestinal discomfort, and degenerative diseases.