Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a conditionally essential nutrient and is found in significant amounts in all nutrient-dense foods.Testing functional CoQ10 can help indicate sufficient production of ATP in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. The following article illustrates the importance in measuring both direct and indirect biomarkers of CoQ10 sufficiency to improve patient outcomes and prevent mitochondrial related disease.

"Why Test for CoQ10?"

Vitamin D has become a prominent topic lately as it is discovered how many people are deficient and need supplementation. Vitamin D plays a role in bone loss by regulating calcium and phosphorus absorption/resorption. It also is important in neurological autoimmune processes, depression, and pro-inflammatory cells. The following article illustrates Vitamin D deficiency among healthy adolescent girls.

Teenagers may Benefit from Vitamin D Supplements

Metametrix has added Vitamin D to the ION™ profile to make it even more comprehensive as well as offering it as an individual analyte. For more information on the importance of Vitamin D, check out "Vitamin D: A Clinical Perspective" by Dr. Bralley, Dr. Lord, Dr. David, and Dr. Burdette.

Vitamin D: A Clinical Perspective

This recent Alternative Therapies article by Dr. Sherry Rogers gives an overview of using Organic Acid testing. Earn CME credits through the following link to Alternative Therapies!