Some health issues do not really have a clear solution or the treatment provided may not address the root-cause of the disease. Research studies have shown that many of these health issues originate from metabolism. Therefore, doing a metabolism diagnostic test can be beneficial for checking metabolic effectiveness and at the same time may assist in planning a treatment pathway.

What is urine organic acid test?

Urine organic acid test inspects the metabolic processes which are controlled by specific genes and enzymes. Disorders or disruption of some metabolic processes can cause loss of chemical balance, swelling and cellular toxicities which may affect metabolism, growth and neuronal communication.

Urine organic acid test allows one to know whether and how well the body can get rid of toxins which in turn can affect one’s overall health condition.

Ineffective metabolism

Ineffective or slow metabolism may lead to the following:

• easy weight gain
• obesity
• unbalanced hormones
• inadequate energy generation
• abnormal immunity
• physical fatigue
• emotional abnormalities
• digestive system problems and more

Urine organic acid test is recommended for:

• Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Children with slow development
• Neurological disorders
• Chronic exhaustion
• Weight gain for no reason
• Abnormal digestive system
• Malfunctioning immunity

Urine organic acid test results indicate the following:

• Metabolic disorder
• Levels of vitamin, mineral and amino acid in the body
• Toxin accumulation and how well the body can excrete them
• B-complex vitamins level
• Neuronal communication efficiency
• Body energy generation
• Antioxidant level
• Assessment of chemicals for folate metabolism

Treatment

Based on the test results, the treating physician can plan the treatment and order other tests to help improve the patient’s metabolism. Vitamin, mineral, amino acid replacement may be prescribed. In cases where body toxins or heavy metals are present, chelation therapy or other detoxification therapies may be conducted according to the type of toxins found so as to fortify and enhance the immunity.