COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 141
● Urine pH may be shifted
Functional Insight:
These patterns can suggest blood sugar dysregulation, metabolic
inflexibility, or early mitochondrial stress. Glucose and ketones in
urine reflect impaired glucose regulation or reliance on fat
metabolism, while variable RDW may signal nutrient demands
related to energy production.
Why Integrate?
This combined view may help identify early metabolic imbalances
before overt dysfunction arises, guiding lifestyle changes that
support energy stability and metabolic resilience.
Specific Gravity
Specific gravity measures how concentrated the urine is and
offers insight into both hydration status and kidney function. An
ideal specific gravity reflects well-balanced hydration and healthy
kidney activity. Higher-than-normal values may point to
dehydration, adrenal insufficiency, or liver dysfunction, while low
values could indicate overhydration or impaired kidney function.
Range
Units
Conventional
1.016 - 1.030
Optimal / Functional
1.015
Urine pH
Urine pH indicates whether the urine is more acidic or alkaline.
Extremes on either end can be influenced by factors like diet,
hydration, metabolic state, or underlying conditions.
A low urine pH (more acidic) may result from a high-protein diet
and can create an environment that promotes the formation of
kidney stones. On the other hand, a high pH (more alkaline) may
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