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Amino
Acids Analysis
NUTRITIONAL
ASSESSMENTS
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| The
Amino Acids Analysis (Urine or Plasma) is an invaluable tool for
evaluating dietary protein adequacy and assimilation, as well as
metabolic imbalances underlying many chronic disorders. With the
precise results and comprehensive commentary provided, nutritional
deficits, metabolic impairments, and amino acid transport disorders
can be accurately identified and corrected. |
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WHAT
DO DEPRESSION, HEART DISEASE, AND DETOXIFICATION IMPAIRMENTS ALL
HAVE IN COMMON?
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The
answer lies in their association with amino acid imbalances.
Low tyrosine or phenylalanine can result in abnormal levels
of mood-regulating dopamine and catecholamines. Low taurine
or high homocysteine have been associated with cardiovascular
problems. And low levels of methionine, glycine, and glutathione
(among others) can result in compromised clearance of toxic
substances from the body. |
Great
Smokies' Amino Acids Analysis is a quick and convenient means
of getting to the root of some of these chronic disorders. Our
report form provides levels of over 40 analytes. Problem areas
are targeted, such as dietary inadequacy (or malabsorption) of
essential amino acids, insufficiencies of particular vitamins
or mineral cofactors required in amino acid metabolism, and susceptibility
toward particular diseases.
Precise
results make possible specific nutritional intervention, resulting
in improved clinical outcomes. Amino acids are essential to life.
In free form or linked as peptides they assume important roles
in such activities as neurotransmitter function, pH regulation,
cholesterol metabolism, pain control, detoxification, and control
of inflammation. Amino acids com-prise the building blocks of
the pro-teins found in structural tissues of the body. In fact,
the word "protein" derives from the Greek "protos," meaning "first,"
a designation underscoring its prominence.
The
various functions supported by amino acids in the body depend
upon prop-er amino acid metabolism. Metabolic impairments are
hidden in many individuals. These impairments may be expressed
as subtle symptoms or overt diseases. Amino acids analysis should
be considered whenever a thorough nutritional and metabolic workup
is desired for an individual. In addition to family history, a
variety of conditions may alert the practitioner to the possibility
of disordered amino acid metabolism, including chronic fatigue,
frequent headaches, chronic gastrointestinal distress, intolerances
to foods and chemicals, persis-tent inflammatory responses, depression,
learning disabilities, malnutrition, neurological disorders, or
symptoms of degenerative disease.
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| Why
Is This Test Important |
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Amino
acids are the building blocks that make up protein in all bodily
tissues, including bone, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nails, hair,
glands and organs. Amino acids are also the basic constituents
of all hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters.
Assessment
of amino acid levels will help to identify contributors to illness
and allow for precise replacement of deficient amino acids.
Because
various vitamins and minerals are used as cofactors in amino acid
metabolism, imbalances in amino acids noted on the test report
can also point to insufficiencies of some of these cofactor nutrients.
Inborn
dysfunctions of metabolism, such as phenylketonuria (PKU) or cystinuria,
may be revealed by this profile.
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| WHAT
DOES THIS TEST INVOLVE? |
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This
test can either be performed on a 24-hour urine collection or
a fasting plasma specimen.
The
Urine and Plasma Amino Acid Analysis reports consist of 44 and
43 individual metabolites, respectively. A Urine or Plasma "Representativeness"
index provides a quick measurement of reliability of the specimen
for testing.
The
report includes detailed commentary on abnormal findings, a "Supplement
Schedule" which lists recommended replacement amounts of
the subnormal amino acids, and an "Interpretation At A
Glance" which suggests the likelihood of imbalances in the
various systems as well as insufficiencies of the nutrient cofactors.
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| WHAT
ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF AMINO ACID IMBALANCES? |
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amino acids are involved in every bodily system, deficiencies or
imbalances in these compounds can lead to disorders of behavior
and mood, digestion and absorption, hormone balance, cardiovascular
function, detoxication, oxidative stress, pH regulation, and the
musculoskeletal system. |
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