Assessment of Biochemical and Nutritional Individuality through Organic Acid Testing

Summary

Organic acid testing provides a broad view of many important bodily functions amenable to nutritional interventions. One urine sample can be used to evaluate dysbiosis, detoxification, and nervous system transmitter balance as well as multiple nutrient deficiencies. Cheryl Burdette, ND, Richard S. Lord, PhD, J. Alexander Bralley, PhD, CCN

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Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. January 2006. pgs. 76-84.

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Organic Acid testing gives a broad view of the body. One urine sample can be used to evaluate gut, liver, and nervous system health as well as energy metabolism and nutrient deficiencies. Knowing how these areas are functioning at any one time, allows for analysis of system interaction, rather than a more reductionist approach. Evaluating multiple organ systems and biochemical pathways allows for treatment of the whole person. An organic acid profile can be used as an effective screen for areas of abnormality that may not be able to be ascertained from history alone. By using multiple metabolic markers in conjunction with one another a sophisticated, targeted and individualized treatment plan can be more easily developed.