Amino Acid Test - Bood Spot from MetaMetrix - Amino acids make up proteins found in every tissue of the body. They play a major role in nearly every chemical
process that affects both physical and mental function.
What are amino acids?
Known as the "building blocks" of proteins, amino acids play a variety of critical roles in our physiology. Their availability to body tissues has the potential to affect several clinical conditions
when supply is inadequate. Many amino acids are considered essential, as our bodies cannot make them naturally, but must receive them from our diet.
The Bloodspot Amino Acid Profile
The Bloodspot Amino Acid Profile can illuminate problems in amino acid absorption by determining essential amino acid imbalances from a simple finger stick. This profile is a great option for clinicians unable to draw blood and easy enough for the patient to collect in the comfort of their own home. A formula for a customized amino acid blend is also provided with every test result for individually formulated treatment.
Why is amino acid testing important?
Amino acids, known as the "building blocks" of proteins, are found in every tissue of the body. They play a major role in nearly every chemical process that affects both physical and mental function including the formation of ligaments, tendons, bones, as well as antibodies and regulation of enzymes and blood transport proteins. Twenty different amino acids are used to synthesize proteins.
Why use a Bloodspot test?
With just a simple finger stick, these easy-to-use blood spot tests offer a non-invasive alternative to a blood draw in determining amino acid status.
Advantages of Bloodspot testing:
- Easy to implement in any practice
- Does not require venipuncture
- Cost-effective testing and therapy
- Easy enough for patients to use at home
- Simple and economical option for follow-up testing
Why are amino acids important?
Amino acids have more diverse functions than any other nutrient group. They become a factor in nearly every chemical process that affects physical, mental, and emotional function. When amino acid
supply is inadequate to meet tissue demand, important body functions suffer, resulting in the appearance of signs and symptoms.
These signals from the body can be wide reaching-from immune system effects to cardiovascular disease to emotional disorders and more-as show in the table above. This is due to the vast array of
functions requiring optimal amino acid availability.
Why does your practitioner want to test amino acid levels?
Consuming a diet rich in protein has the potential to provide amino acids for use in your body. Yet many factors affect your body's ability to break down protein efficiently and provide tissues with
these much needed nutrients.
Some of these factors include poor digestion function, improper use of medications such as antacids or acid blockers, increased stress responses, poor eating habits, and aging. As a result, adequate
protein intake does not ensure an optimal amino acid supply within your body. Ensuring a balanced and optimal intake of these nutrients becomes critical for prevention as well as treatment of many
chronic illnesses.
Measurement of amino acid levels can provide valuable information to your health care practitioner about the overall status of your essential amino acid availability. In a single, low cost procedure,
your practitioner can utilize a powerful therapy, designed specifically for you, in the form of a customized amino acid formulation.
Recognizing your biochemical individuality is a key factor in increasing chances for therapeutic success. Evaluation of amino acids allows for a treatment plan individualized to your unique
needs.
What is amino acid therapy?
Customized amino acid powders are individually formulated, based on your specific test results. By addressing your specific amino acid requirements, your practitioner can optimize your chance of
therapeutic success with these important nutrients.
Customized amino acid formulations provide appropriate amounts of essential and conditionally essential amino acids, delivered in a balanced ratio to offset any chance of imbalance sometimes seen
with use of single amino acids.
Your individualized amino acid powder consists of seven essential amino acids and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HTP) plus three conditionally essential amino acids. Two activating nutrients needed to ensure
proper metabolism of amino acids in the liver and inside the cell are also include
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