1356 HerbiTOX™ (Urine)
HerbiTOX-META™Pesticide Herbicide Analysis is a urine-based testing method used to assess the concentrations of three common herbicides and their metabolites, including glyphosate, glufosinate, and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). The REDOX Functional Medicine Research Center utilizes liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) for precise measurement, offering high sensitivity and specificity. Analyzing urinary concentrations can serve as a biomarker for exposure to or ingestion of residual herbicides. Medical research has found that herbicide exposure may be a contributing factor to many chronic health problems. Herbicides can enter the human body through direct skin absorption, consumption of crops treated with herbicides, or drinking contaminated water. Herbicide toxins can disrupt the gut microbiome by reducing beneficial bacteria and increasing harmful bacteria, interfere with neurotransmitter metabolism and balance, and in severe cases cause brain damage. These effects may be associated with conditions such as autism, metabolic disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune diseases.
Testing Content
Herbicide
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill specific plants. Common herbicides include glyphosate (also known as Paraquat substitutes such as Roundup, Rodeo, and other trade names) and glufosinate (also known as Basta), which are the most widely used non-selective herbicides (NSH) in Taiwan. AMPA (aminomethylphosphonic acid) is an inactive metabolite produced after glyphosate is hydrolyzed by plants or soil microorganisms. Measuring its concentration in urine can serve as a biomarker for exposure to or ingestion of residual herbicides. Herbicide compounds can readily bind with glycine, forming structures that are difficult for the human body to metabolize and may pose potential health risks. Under normal circumstances, these substances should not be detectable in the blood or urine of the general population.
| Potential risks of long-term exposure to pesticide herbicides may include | |
|---|---|
| common cancers | Autism |
| Alzheimer’s disease | Multiple sclerosis |
| Diabetes | Dysbiosis |
| Pesticide herbicides may increase the risk of other related diseases, including | |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | Stroke |
| Obesity | Lipoprotein metabolism disorder |
| Parkinson’s | Inflammatory bowel disease |
| Intestinal infections | End stage renal disease |
| Acute kidney failure | |
The important information provided by HerbiTOX-META™ is as follows
- Analysis of pesticide herbicide levels in the body
The report values can be used to assess the presence and concentrations of herbicide toxins and their metabolites in the body, indicating whether there is a risk of long-term exposure to herbicides in daily living environments. Like most environmental toxins, herbicides represent a hidden health risk that is not easily detected by the human senses. - Assessment of the risk of symptoms related to pesticide herbicide exposure
Based on the report results, potential symptoms can be monitored by identifying toxin-related functional impairments and increased disease risks, enabling early detection and the planning of preventive measures. - Control sources of pesticide herbicide exposure risk
The report results can be used to determine the level of risk from herbicide toxin exposure and identify traceable sources of exposure. Daily diet and environmental contacts can then be reviewed and managed to reduce the risk of ongoing toxin-related harm in the future. - Design a personalized regimen for body constitution improvement
After controlling preventable risk factors, other hidden potential risks must be managed by strengthening the body’s natural defenses. For example, adopting a low-toxin diet with non-GMO ingredients, combined with nutritional support to enhance liver and gastrointestinal function, can aid detoxification and healthy digestion, and is particularly effective in mitigating toxins hidden in the diet. - Monitoring Health Function and Disease Risk
For individuals who have been exposed to herbicide toxins long-term, additional functional tests are necessary to assess overall health. These tests help identify physiological functions at risk of damage, allowing targeted interventions to strengthen and support the body, thereby reducing the likelihood of chronic disease. Specific tests can be further discussed with a functional medicine physician.
