Amino Acid testing is one of the best methods of determining protein sufficiency and metabolism as well as gastrointestinal dysfunction, oxidative stress, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, liver and kidney function, impaired detoxification capacity, psychiatric abnormalities, inherent amino acid metabolism disorders.

Who should use this test? Anyone with fatigue, obesity, poor athletic performance, mental/emotional disorders, stress, leaky gut, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and hypothyroidism.

Secondary Conditions: Chronic pain, autism, epilepsy, ADHD, inflammatory bowel, recurrent infections, impotence and infertility

Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of life. Eight of these amino acids are considered essential and cannot be produced by our bodies. These must be obtained through our food or by use of dietary supplements. Other amino acids are considered conditionally essential meaning we can make them, but because of our lifestyles or diets, we either do no get enough, or need more than we can make.

The importance of gaining and maintaining balance of these essential components of hormones, neurotransmitters, collagen, bone, muscle tissue, and energy production (among others) cannot be overstated. Since each of your patients are unique individuals with respect to their genetics, environment, stress, and habits, no "one size fits all" plan will work. Determining the correct formula to balance their chemistry as well as providing the appropriate cofactors are why testing is so important.

 

How to Obtain Labwork and Report

1) Purchase this blood test from the website
2) We'll mail you a signed requisition form which you'll take with you to your nearest Lab Corp blood draw site. http://www.labcorp.com/locator
3) Make an appointment or walk-in to Lab Corp to have your blood drawn while fasting for 8+ hours.
4) Give Lab Corp your filled out form (with your name, date of blood draw, birthdate, etc) and they will take care of the rest!
5) You will receive your complete report in about 2 weeks in the mail.
6) Schedule a time with us to go over your results and for our recommendations.

Health Concerns Related to Amino Acid Imbalances:
Energy Production: Fatigue,  Obesity,  Poor Athletic Performance
Neurotransmitters: Mental/Emotional Disorders, Autism, ADHD, Stress
Digestion: Leaky Gut,  Inflammatory Bowel
Immune System: Cardiovascular: Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Impotence
Hormones: Hypothyroidism, Infertility, Obesity

What are amino acids?
Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of life. They combine to produce proteins which are critical in virtually hundreds of physiological functions in the human body. Eight of these amino acids are considered essential and cannot be produced by our bodies. These must be obtained through our food or by use of dietary supplements. Other amino acids are considered conditionally essential meaning we can make them, but because of our lifestyles or diets, we either do not get enough, or need more than we can make.

Why is testing for amino acids important?
Amino acids play vital roles in the upkeep of optimal health and also play a major part in the structure and function of the body. The importance of gaining and maintaining balance of these essential components of hormones, neurotransmitters, collagen, bone, muscle tissue, and energy production (among others) cannot be overstated. If it were as simple as taking a broad spectrum amino acid complex, there would be little need for testing. However, each of us is unique with respect to our genetics, environment, stresses, and habits so no “one size fits all” plan will work.

Determining the correct formula to balance your chemistry as well as providing the appropriate cofactors is why testing is so important. Although it has been suggested that the western diet is rich in protein intake, such issues as poor digestion, use of medications such as antacids, stress, and poor eating habits may rob us of optimal amino acids intake. Making sure that you are getting a proper balance as well as optimal intake of these basic building blocks is critical in both the prevention and treatment of many chronic illnesses. By using the LabAssist™ Interpretive Report through your health care practitioner, you are assuring yourself of getting the most out of your supplement regimen.

LabAssist Report
Your nutritionist can gain valuable information about the overall status of your amino acid levels through this well-researched and accurate test. Combining it with the advanced computer technology developed by the research team at Crayhon Research through its LabAssist™ Interpretive Reports, your practitioner can design a customized amino acid and nutritional support program to optimize your chances of achieving balance and overall health. The test is simple, and requires one small blood draw to get all the information needed to get you on your way. Your nutritionist has chosen to use the advanced testing facility of either MetaMetrix Clinical Laboratory or Doctor’s Data to perform the test. The results are usually ready in 2-3 weeks and are sent to Crayhon Research to organize the
data with their extensive interpretive report. At that point a complete, individualized program is put together taking into account your needs and requirements.