Post Series: Botanicals & Functional Medicine Labs
馃挕鉃★笍Herbal medicines are being recommended through lab testing!
This series will explore the functional lab tests shaping the future of herbalism, this week featuring The Organic Acids Test (OATs).
75 Different Analytes are measured through this test, with insight into clinically useful areas, such as:
路 Intestinal Microbial Overgrowth markers evaluate for candida activity, clostridia bacteria toxins, potential mold exposure, and imbalance in the gut microflora.
路 Oxalate Metabolites provide insight into oxalate levels being generated by organisms within the system or via dietary contributions.
路 Glycolytic Cycle Metabolites and Mitochondrial Markers (Krebs Cycle and Amino Acid Metabolites) evaluate for metabolic efficiency (e.g., use of glucose and amino acids for energy generation) and mitochondrial dysfunction.
路 Neurotransmitter Metabolites evaluate for phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan metabolism which are linked to neurotransmitter status and quinolinic acid production.
路 Pyrimidine Metabolites & Ketone and Fatty Acid Oxidation markers give insight into folate status and cellular turnover, as well as mitochondrial utilization of fatty acids for energy production.
路 Nutritional Markers provide insight into the sufficiency of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and metabolic pathway co-factors.
路 Indicators of Detoxification assess for the presence of oxidative stress via markers of glutathione sufficiency and methylation versus transsulfuration function.
路 Amino Acid Metabolites may suggest functional nutrient need or be reflective of genetic metabolic dysfunction if a consistently, persistently elevated level of a particular analyte is noted.
路 The Mineral Metabolism marker provides insight into dietary intake of phosphate and can give insights into Vitamin D levels.
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Herbal medicine is entering a new era鈥攐ne backed by science, data, and cutting-edge diagnostics.
Functional medicine practitioners are now using advanced lab testing to personalize herbal recommendations, bridging the gap between traditional wisdom and modern healthcare.
This is more than just a trend鈥攊t’s the future of medicine, where natural products are fully integrated into healthcare and diagnostic testing, creating a data-driven, personalized approach to herbal healing.
馃尡 Functional medicine labs focus on root causes, optimal ranges, and personalized interventions, unlike conventional labs that primarily screen for disease.
馃尶 Botanicals play a major role in addressing imbalances found in these tests, guiding herbal protocols tailored to lab results.
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**This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.