Organic Acid Testing
The Organic Acid Test analyzes metabolites in a patient’s urine, which are byproducts of cellular and gut microbiome metabolism. This test can identify imbalances in metabolic pathways, nutritional deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, urea cycle imbalances, oxidative stress, as well as abnormal microbial dysbiosis and malabsorption in the intestines. It's especially valuable for supporting children with autism and Down syndrome, providing insights that help guide experienced physicians in recommending personalized treatments, including dietary changes, supplementation, and other interventions.
It's a common misconception that every child with an extra copy of chromosome 21 has the same biochemical, vitamin, and nutritional needs. In reality, each child is as wonderfully unique as anyone else. Various factors influence their health, cognition, and vitamin requirements, including the condition of their microbiome and their other 45 chromosomes. While the extra chromosome undeniably affects biochemical processes, it’s crucial to consider it alongside other physiological factors when determining appropriate supplements for these children. This holistic approach ensures a more personalized and effective support for their overall well-being.
Below is a collection of resources to help parents and other practitioners when using this test for their child or patients.
It's a common misconception that every child with an extra copy of chromosome 21 has the same biochemical, vitamin, and nutritional needs. In reality, each child is as wonderfully unique as anyone else. Various factors influence their health, cognition, and vitamin requirements, including the condition of their microbiome and their other 45 chromosomes. While the extra chromosome undeniably affects biochemical processes, it’s crucial to consider it alongside other physiological factors when determining appropriate supplements for these children. This holistic approach ensures a more personalized and effective support for their overall well-being.
Below is a collection of resources to help parents and other practitioners when using this test for their child or patients.
Research (Pubmed)
Role of plasma amino acids and urinary organic acids in diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases in children.
Noninvasive urinary organic acids test to assess biochemical and nutritional individuality in autistic children.
Urine amino and organic acids analysis in developmental delay or intellectual disability.
The In-Depth Evaluation of Suspected Mitochondrial Disease
Urine organic acid analysis for inherited metabolic disease using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Urinary organic acids in infant malnutrition.
Application of metabolomics: Focus on the quantification of organic acids in healthy adults
Metabolomics of urinary organic acids in respiratory chain deficiencies in children
Role of plasma amino acids and urinary organic acids in diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases in children.
Noninvasive urinary organic acids test to assess biochemical and nutritional individuality in autistic children.
Urine amino and organic acids analysis in developmental delay or intellectual disability.
The In-Depth Evaluation of Suspected Mitochondrial Disease
Urine organic acid analysis for inherited metabolic disease using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Urinary organic acids in infant malnutrition.
Application of metabolomics: Focus on the quantification of organic acids in healthy adults
Metabolomics of urinary organic acids in respiratory chain deficiencies in children
Articles
Using organic acids to diagnose and manage recalcitrant patients.
The benefits of an organic acid test
Clinical Applications of Urinary Organic Acids. Part 1: Detoxification Markers
Clinical Applications of Urinary Organic Acids. Part 2. Dysbiosis Markers
Organic Acids Simplified
Organic Acids in Central Energy Pathways
Using organic acids to diagnose and manage recalcitrant patients.
The benefits of an organic acid test
Clinical Applications of Urinary Organic Acids. Part 1: Detoxification Markers
Clinical Applications of Urinary Organic Acids. Part 2. Dysbiosis Markers
Organic Acids Simplified
Organic Acids in Central Energy Pathways
Interpretation Guides
Interpretation and treatment: Organic acid – Energy and oxidative markers and treatment
Organix Profile Interpretive Guide
The Clinical Significance of the Organic Acids Test
Urinary Organic Acids
Interpretation and treatment: Organic acid – Energy and oxidative markers and treatment
Organix Profile Interpretive Guide
The Clinical Significance of the Organic Acids Test
Urinary Organic Acids
Videos
Interpretation of the Organic Acid Test