COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 842
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Metabolism
Suberic acid elevations indicate issues with long-chain fatty acid
oxidation. May relate to carnitine deficiency, mitochondrial
disorders, or toxin exposure.
Treatment Approaches for Fatty Acid Metabolism Issues
L-carnitine supplementation for carnitine deficiency
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) to bypass certain metabolic
blocks Riboflavin (B2) and coenzyme Q10 to support
mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation Addressing underlying
mitochondrial dysfunction Dietary modifications based on specific
patterns of dysfunction
Clinical Application of Organic Acids Testing
When to Consider Organic Acids Testing
Chronic Fatigue and Energy Issues
Persistent fatigue not explained by conventional testing
Post-exertional malaise Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
Fibromyalgia
Neurological and Cognitive Symptoms
Brain fog and cognitive decline Attention and focus problems
Memory issues Mood disorders resistant to conventional treatment
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Digestive Issues
Chronic digestive complaints Suspected dysbiosis or SIBO Irritable
bowel syndrome Inflammatory bowel disease monitoring
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions
Autoimmune disorders Chronic inflammatory response syndrome
Unexplained inflammatory markers
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