What the Heck is Organic Acids Testing?
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of what is going on inside our body. It tests 74 markers, giving us insight on overall health! The test offers not only the most complete and accurate evaluation of intestinal yeast and bacteria, but it also provides information on important neurotransmitters, nutritional markers, glutathione status, oxalate metabolism, and mold and toxin exposure. We are excited to offer a test that provides so much data on your health, helping us to unravel the root cause of your illness.
OAT measures the levels of organic compounds in urine that are produced in our body through vital biochemical pathways. Your body constantly builds new molecules and breaks down molecules to eliminate waste products and produce energy. By testing these metabolites, we can see which pathways are working and which ones are not. Therefore, measuring the levels of these markers can help to identify which metabolic process is blocked or compromised. We can also tell if there are toxic exposures compromising your immune system and brain health. Interesting article from Functional Nutrition on Organic Acid Test
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OAT markers can provide insight into:
• Mitochondrial dysfunction/energy metabolism
• Neurotransmitter levels
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Antioxidant deficiencies
• Glutathione/oxidative stress
• Detoxification pathways
• Oxalate intolerance/levels
• Fat/Amino acids breakdown
• Methylation/B-Vitamin adequacy
• Toxic exposures
• Gut health
• Assessment of neurological disorders
This test gives us the opportunity to look at your individual metabolic pathways, making it possible to see the big picture when it comes to the way your body works. This is important because no one person is the same – we chose to highlight this test for that very reason! We want to see the whole picture so we can get to the root cause of your health concern.
OAT testing is available in our office and online. Please contact our office to book a free 15-minute consultation (720) 248-0898 or email us at info@drkaitlynpopp.com.
