Organic Acids (VibrantWellness)
- Organic acids panels test for the organic acids in urine that are byproducts of daily cellular metabolism
- Based on known metabolic pathways and enzyme-cofactor requirements, these organic acid markers can provide great insights in discovering underlying causes of chronic symptoms
- Organic acids testing can aid advanced providers in the detection of imbalances, toxicity, and inflammation in chronically or acutely ill patients with complex illnesses
- Alongside other diagnostic testing, organic acids profiles complete the clinical picture of root causes and guide practitioners in developing the most individual and effective interventions
2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
Optimal range: 0 - 0.88 mmol/mol
2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid (aka Leucic acid / α-hydroxyisocaproic acid / HICA) is a metabolite of the branched-chain amino acid leucine.
LEARN MOREArabinose
Optimal range: 0 - 30 mmol/molAscorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Optimal range: 12.2 - 179.25 mmol/mol
Ascorbic Acid is a natural water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin C). Ascorbic acid is a potent reducing and antioxidant agent that functions in fighting bacterial infections, in detoxifying reactions, and in the formation of collagen in fibrous tissue, teeth, bones, connective tissue, skin, and capillaries.
LEARN MORECitric acid
Optimal range: 0 - 498.8 mmol/mol
Citric acid, cis-aconitic acid, and isocitric acid are the first three metabolites in the Krebs Citric Acid energy production cycle, which operates in the mitochondria of your cells.
LEARN MOREFurancarbonylglycine
Optimal range: 0 - 1.82 mmol/mol
Furancarbonylglycine is a metabolite produced by Aspergillus and possibly other fungal species in the GI tract.
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Optimal range: 2.6 - 8.3 Ratio
HVA and DOPAC are the major metabolites of dopamine. HVA stands for Homovanillic acid and DOPAC stands for Dihydroxyphenylacetic.
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Optimal range: 0.74 - 1.88 Ratio
The Organic Acids Test measures levels of HVA (homovanillic acid) and VMA (vanillylmandelic acid), the metabolites of the neurotransmitters, dopamine and epinephrine/norepinephrine. It also measures the ratio of the two metabolites.
LEARN MOREQuinolinic acid/5-HIAA
Optimal range: 0.32 - 1.1 Ratio
A high ratio of quinolinic acid to the tryptophan metabolite, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, indicates excessive inflammation due to recurrent infections, excessive tryptophan intake, immune overstimulation, excessive adrenal production of cortisol, or excessive exposure to phthalates.
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