What is the Organic Acids Test Best Used For?
Identifying imbalances through testing can provide valuable guidance in understanding the underlying factors contributing to various symptoms and disease states. Clinically addressing these imbalances can lead to an improvement in associated symptoms and overall health.
Common symptoms and diseases associated with nutritional deficiencies and other metabolic imbalances include:
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Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD
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Asthma, Allergies, Chronic Sinus Infections
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Fatigue, Brain Fog, Neurological Issues
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Infertility
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Hormone Imbalances
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Detoxification issues (methylation, etc)
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Possible mold exposure
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Metabolic Dysfunction (insulin resiste=ance, diabetes, etc)
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Mood dysregulation (anxiety, depression)
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GI issues (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea)
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CIRS/ Mold Illness
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Autoimmune Disease
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Vulvodinia ( Chronic, unexplained pain in the area around the opening of the vagina)
The OAT test report is organized into clinically useful categories including:
Intestinal Microbial Overgrowth Markers: Evaluates for Candida activity, Clostridia bacteria toxins, potential mold exposure, and imbalances in gut microflora.
Oxalate Metabolites: Provides insights into the levels of oxalates, which could be generated by organisms within the system or through dietary intake.
Glycolytic Cycle Metabolites and Mitochondrial Markers: Includes Krebs Cycle and Amino Acid Metabolites. Assesses metabolic efficiency, such as the use of glucose and amino acids for energy generation, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Neurotransmitter Metabolites: Evaluates the metabolism of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. These are linked to neurotransmitter status and quinolinic acid production.
Pyrimidine Metabolites & Ketone and Fatty Acid Oxidation Markers: Provides insights into folate status and cellular turnover. Assesses mitochondrial utilization of fatty acids for energy production.
Nutritional Markers: Offers insights into the sufficiency of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and metabolic pathway co-factors.
Indicators of Detoxification: Assesses the presence of oxidative stress through markers of glutathione sufficiency. Evaluates methylation versus transsulfuration functions.