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Metabolic & Nutritional Testing

Metabolic and nutritional assessments can identify imbalances that could lead to more serious issues.  Metabolic processes in the body are influenced by nutritional status, diet, exercise, genetics, exposure to toxic substances, gut health, age, and underlying disease.  These assessments provide a deeper understanding of an individual’s metabolic and nutritional status to personalize needed support.

Metabolomix+
Genova Diagnostics

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A unique combination of nutritional tests that provides an analysis of key nutritional biomarkers. A non-invasive, patient-friendly way to assess the functional need for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, digestive support, and amino acids.

    • Anorexia

    • Anxiety

    • Cancer

    • Cardiovascular disease

    • Chronic stress

    • Diabetes

    • Depression

    • Fatigue

    • Inflammation

    • Mitochondrial dysfunction

    • Mood disorders

    • Neurocognitive decline

Additional testing options

  • Understand levels of fats that increase or decrease inflammation in your body and how they affect your overall health.

    Available as an add-on.

  • Assesses 20 toxic and 15 mineral elements.

    Available as an add-on.

  • Measures urinary excretion of 20 potentially harmful toxic metals.

    Available as an add-on.

Organic Acids Test (OAT)
Mosaic Diagnostics

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Provides useful information about how well an individual’s metabolic pathways are functioning. Revealed imbalances may provide guidance around the underlying contributors to both symptoms and disease states – with improvement of associated symptoms and overall health when clinically addressed.

    • Anxiety

    • Autism spectrum disorder

    • Diabetes

    • Digestive disorders

    • Depression

    • Fatigue

    • Fibromyalgia

    • Gastrointestinal dysbiosis

    • Insulin resistance

    • Neurological disorders

    • Obesity

    • Optimizing health

    • Psychological disorders

    • Vulvodnia

Additional testing options

  • The MOAT is included in the OAT and indicates the metabolites produced by yeast and bacteria. Best as a follow-up to the OAT.

DNA Methylation Pathway Profile
Mosaic Diagnostics

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Detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is key for personalized clinical care. The DNA Methylation Pathway Profile identifies SNPs linked to health factors like insulin sensitivity, bone health, cancer risks, cardiovascular health, detoxification, fertility, mitochondrial function, metabolism, methylation, and neurotransmitter balance. These common genetic variations can influence protein, enzyme, and receptor function, offering insights for more tailored medical interventions.

    • Bone health

    • Cancer risks

    • Cardiovascular health

    • Detoxification

    • Fertility

    • Insulin sensitivity

    • Methylation

    • Mitochondrial function & metabolism

    • Neurotransmitter balance

OMX - Organic Metabolomics
Diagnostic Solutions

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Evaluates urine and plasma metabolites—including organic acids, amino acids, and other key compounds—to assist practitioners in unraveling their patient’s metabolic pathways, revealing their unique Metabolic Signature.

    • Detoxification

    • Gut concerns

    • Level and flow of amino acid

    • Metabolic and macronutrient processing

    • Mood issues

    • Nutritional and vitamin status

    • Overall well-being

GeneRX
By Penny Kendall-Reed ND

GeneRx turns your raw data from 23andme into a personalized health analysis and treatment protocol. Unlike other genetic platforms, which only provide interpretation of single gene SNPs, GeneRx’s algorithms analyze combinations of genes to provide a more detailed analysis and individualized treatment protocols. Only by considering the complex interactions between multiple genes can a truly personalized and effective profile be presented.

Your comprehensive report will cover the following health sections

  • This section looks at the production of and sensitivity to the 3 main hormones adiponectin, leptin and ghrelin, which control the rate of the metabolism, food cravings and hunger. It also looks at how the central nervous system impacts lipogenesis, the formation of fat from food, as well as examining the genetic influence on thermogenesis. Finally it helps discover whose metabolism is best with intermittent fasting and whose requires 3 meals a day and creates an individualized dietary and supplemental protocol to maximize metabolic function.

  • Response and handling of carbohydrates with specific carbohydrate allowances per meal and supplemental protocols to improve handling of carbohydrates.

  • Response and handling of fats with specific grams of allowed fats per meal and supplemental protocols to improve handling of saturated fats.

  • Response and handling of protein with specific grams of protein allowed per meal, along with timing and number of meals per day.

  • Response and handling of dairy products with specific suggestions on how much dairy may be allowed.

  • Dopamine production, transportation and breakdown and supplemental protocols to optimize dopamine function.

  • Serotonin production, transportation and breakdown and supplemental protocols to optimize serotonin function.

  • HPA axis function and stability, production and degradation of stress hormones and supplemental protocols to regulate stress hormone production and function.

  • Chronic HPA axis function and stability, production and degradation of stress hormones and supplemental protocols to regulate stress hormone production and function.

  • A look at circadian rhythms, the ability to transition from one stage of sleep to the next, the time spent in deep stage 4 sleep and the strength of the wake/sleep cycle.

  • A look at the production and regulation of TSH and the conversion of T4 into T3 to help determine the strength and functioning of the thyroid and ability to utilize medications.

  • A look at the production and regulation of TSH and the conversion of T4 into T3 to help determine the strength and functioning of the thyroid and ability to utilize medications.

  • What type of resistance exercise is beneficial or harmful in terms of oxygenation, weight loss, inflammation and recovery and supplemental protocols to maximize resistance training.

  • Analyzes tissue degradation and repair to minimize injury risk and improve recovery. Supplemental protocols to maximize healing and inhibit tissue breakdown included.

  • Analyzes immune response to better manage allergies, infections, auto-immune disorders and inflammatory disease and supplemental protocols to support and moderate the immune response.

  • Examines the production of inflammatory mediators contributing to disease risk and supplemental protocols to moderate the inflammatory response.

  • These 2 sections look at the body’s ability to identify, modify and clear toxins, hormones and medications from the body. Supplemental protocols to regulate both phases of detoxification included.

  • Absorption, transportation and utilization of important vitamins and minerals including methylation factors and the corresponding supplemental protocols included.

  • Analyzes the body’s production, conversion and utilization of estrogen and testosterone and supplemental protocols to balance these hormones.

Kryptopyrrole Analysis
DHA Laboratory

Pyroluria is characterized by elevated urine Kryptopyrrole levels, which result in a dramatic deficiency of zinc and vitamin B6.

    • Assaultive/aggressive/violent behaviours

    • Autism

    • Asperger’s

    • ADHD/ADD

    • Behavioural disorders

    • Depression

    • Schizophrenia

    • Abnormal fast distribution

    • Emotional mood swings

    • Frequent infections

    • Inability to tan

    • Poor anger control

    • Poor dream recall

    • Poor short-term memory

    • Poor tolerance to physical/emotional stress

    • Sensitivity to light and sound

    • Tactile sensitivities

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 FAQs

  • Short answer is yes. The long answer is we don’t advise it. There are many testing options available, and many symptoms you may be experiencing could point to more than one test. Our naturopathic doctors are trained to dig to the root of the symptom to figure out the cause. To save you time, money and get you feeling better fast, we think it’s best to have an Initial Consult with one of our doctors first.

  • As always, it depends. Lots of insurance plans will allow you to claim tests under you Health Spending Account, others won’t. Please contact your insurance provider to get the right information.

  • Yes, you will require a follow-up appointment to review your test results.