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Comprehensive Guide to Organic Acids Testing and
Interpretation
Introduction to Organic Acids Testing
Organic acids testing measures metabolic intermediates in urine
that can reveal abnormalities in metabolism related to vitamin
deficiencies, intestinal dysbiosis, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter
levels, mitochondrial function, and more. The test is particularly
valuable because urine contains a higher concentration of
organic acids than blood, making it easier to detect metabolic
abnormalities.
What Are Organic Acids?
Organic acids are compounds containing carbon that participate
in various biochemical pathways in the body. They're produced
during: Energy production (citric acid cycle) Amino acid
metabolism Fat metabolism Detoxification processes Intestinal
bacterial metabolism
When these pathways don't function optimally, organic acids can
accumulate and appear in higher concentrations in urine.
Major Categories on an Organic Acids Test
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