Case Studies

Metametrix Institute -

EM was a 29-year-old female presenting with extremely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Colonoscopy had detected pancolitis. She was at her lowest body weight since adulthood. She had chronic diarrhea and severe fatigue.

Very high quinolinate & picolinate signal strong activation of the kynurenine pathway, secondary to cell-mediated immune activation. Over-stimulation of the kynurenine pathway can diminish tryptophan levels to the point that T-cell responses are inhibited, leading to poor prognosis in leukemia patients.

This is a case study involving a postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis. The case illustrates how whole blood minerals and toxic metals testing can give clues to causes of osteoporosis and help with supplement recommendations.

Xylene exposure found in elevated levels of 2-methylhippurate and low levels of sulfate.

An 84-year-old female presented with chronic, explosive diarrhea.

Standard medical treatments for major depressive disorder and migraine headache are only partially effective. Clinical improvement requires correction of underlying metabolic difficulties. This case illustrates the power of multiple markers to focus on key metabolic issues.

Patient with severe carbohydrate intolerance due to colonic bacterial overgrowth.

This 5-year-old boy developed IBS symptoms at 18 months old, with intermittent constipation. His gross motor development is normal, but he has been diagnosed as autistic with severe behavior and allergic manifestations.

Multiple abnormalities in a woman with multiple sensitivities.

This case demonstrates that high levels of amino acids are not always a sign of good nutrition. How the body utilizes amino acids is also important.