Total:€ 195,00
Amino Acids (24-Hours Urine)
€ 169,00
Measures amino acids in urine to evaluate protein metabolism and detect metabolic disorders.
Beschrijving
World Health Laboratories offers advanced 24-hour urine amino acids testing for detox support, metabolic health, neurotransmitter synthesis, methylation, gut integrity, and nutrient deficiencies. Highly recommended for integrative medicine, nutritional therapy, and chronic condition management.
Purpose & Functional Medicine Relevance
The 24-hour urine amino acid test offers a dynamic, functional view of amino acid metabolism, excretion, and nutritional status over an extended period, making it highly valuable for:
- Nutritional assessment: Detects amino acid deficiencies, excesses, and imbalances which affect energy production, neurotransmission, detoxification, immunity, and connective tissue integrity (Pizzorno et al., Textbook of Functional Medicine, 2010).
- Metabolic detoxification monitoring: Assesses phase II detox pathways (glycine, taurine, glutamine, cysteine, methionine, etc.) relevant in managing toxic exposures, including heavy metals, xenobiotics, and persistent organic pollutants (Genuis et al., J Environ Public Health, 2010).
- Chronic fatigue & mitochondrial dysfunction: Identifies amino acid imbalances impairing mitochondrial function and ATP production (Myhill et al., Int J Clin Exp Med, 2009).
- Neurotransmitter balance: Evaluates precursors (tyrosine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, glutamate) important in mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and cognitive dysfunction (Gomez-Pinilla, Nat Rev Neurosci, 2008).
- Protein catabolism and nitrogen balance: Helpful in sarcopenia, cachexia, malabsorption, malnutrition, and wasting syndromes.
Clinical Utility in Functional Medicine
| Clinical Area | Role of Amino Acid Testing |
|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal Health | Assesses protein digestion and malabsorption |
| Liver Detoxification | Monitors sulfur-containing amino acids crucial for phase II conjugation |
| Adrenal Function & Stress | Evaluates glycine, taurine, and glutamine involved in cortisol metabolism |
| Neurological Health | Supports neurotransmitter synthesis balance |
| Inflammation & Oxidative Stress | Reviews antioxidant precursors like cysteine (glutathione synthesis) |
| Methylation Pathway | Reviews methionine, SAMe precursors, and homocysteine regulation |
Key Amino Acids in 24h Urine Monitoring
| Amino Acid | Clinical Focus |
|---|---|
| Taurine | Bile acid conjugation, detox, antioxidant defense |
| Glycine | Detoxification, neurotransmission, collagen support |
| Glutamine | Gut integrity, immune support, ammonia detox |
| Methionine | Methylation, homocysteine cycle, sulfur metabolism |
| Cysteine | Glutathione synthesis, oxidative stress protection |
| Tyrosine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine | Neurotransmitters, mood, cognitive function |
| Histidine | Histamine metabolism, inflammation control |
| Arginine, Citrulline, Ornithine | Urea cycle efficiency, ammonia clearance |
| Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) | Muscle metabolism, insulin sensitivity |
Why Choose 24-Hour Urine Instead of Plasma?
| 24h Urine Amino Acids | Plasma Amino Acids |
|---|---|
| Reflects daily excretion and metabolic turnover | Reflects current blood pool concentration |
| Useful for detecting functional excretion abnormalities | More useful for diagnosing acute inborn errors |
| Better for nutrient therapy monitoring | Better for genetic/metabolic disease screening |
(Ref: Lord RS & Bralley JA, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, 2008)
Summary Statement for Clients
The 24-Hour Urine Amino Acids Test provides a comprehensive evaluation of amino acid excretion patterns, allowing functional medicine practitioners to assess nutritional needs, detoxification capacity, neurotransmitter precursors, and metabolic imbalances essential for personalized therapeutic strategies.
- Includes: Analysis of 46 amino acids
- Sample requirement: 24-hour urine collection preferred
- More Details: Read Wellness Guide
Suitable for postal submission.
Additional information
| Weight | 0,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 2,5 cm |
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