Amino Acids Testing

Amino acids are the essential building blocks of proteins—the compounds responsible for nearly every structural and functional process in the human body. From repairing tissues and producing enzymes to supporting brain chemistry and immune balance, amino acids influence virtually all aspects of health and vitality.

When amino acid levels are deficient or imbalanced, the effects can ripple throughout multiple systems. Disruptions in amino acid metabolism have been linked to mood disorders, fatigue, poor detoxification, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and autism spectrum disorders.

Vitamins and minerals also play a key role in amino acid regulation. Nutrients such as vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, magnesium, zinc, and molybdenum act as cofactors—helping enzymes convert amino acids into the neurotransmitters, hormones, and energy molecules your body depends on every day.

Why Amino Acid Testing Matters

Amino acid imbalances can compromise your body’s ability to detoxify, produce energy, and maintain healthy neurological function. For example:

• Low tryptophan or tyrosine may contribute to anxiety, depression, or poor focus.
• Impaired methionine and cysteine pathways can affect glutathione production, reducing the body’s ability to neutralize toxins.
• Deficiencies in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may lead to muscle loss, fatigue, and slow recovery.

Amino acid testing provides valuable insight into these underlying biochemical imbalances before they progress into more serious chronic health issues.

Testing Overview

The Amino Acids Profile (Urine) measures essential and non-essential amino acids to identify deficiencies, excesses, and metabolic patterns that may be affecting energy, detoxification, and brain chemistry.

This easy, non-invasive urine test also highlights related vitamin and mineral cofactor needs—offering a comprehensive view of how your metabolism is functioning at a cellular level.

Many individuals with chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, neurological disorders, and immune dysregulation find that amino acid testing provides the missing link to personalized nutritional and therapeutic support.

For a broader nutrient assessment, Hair Element Analysis or Urine Essential Elements Testing can be added to evaluate mineral balance and heavy metal exposure.

Recommended Tests

✅ Amino Acids Profile (Urine) – evaluates amino acid metabolism, detoxification, and energy production
✅ Urine Essential Elements – assesses mineral status and cofactor support for optimal amino acid function

INCLUDES:

√ Professional Lab Test
√ Personalized Doctor’s Review of Results
√ Written Interpretation with Nutritional and Supplement Recommendations