Metabolomix + testing

Nutritional needs can change when the body is under increased metabolic demand or when digestion, absorption, or cellular nutrient utilization is impaired. Chronic stress, fatigue, inflammation, chronic infections, digestive issues, restrictive diets, poor dietary intake, nutrient malabsorption, blood sugar imbalance, intense physical activity, and prolonged illness can all influence nutritional status and increase the need for certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Environmental toxin exposure, mold exposure, oxidative stress, and other factors that place additional demands on detoxification and cellular energy pathways may also affect nutritional needs. This is where looking at the cellular energy cycle and mitochondrial function can add another layer of information. Think of it as a “chicken or the egg” question: are the cells struggling because they don't have the nutritional cofactors they need to function well, or has the body been under enough metabolic stress that its nutritional needs have increased? Metabolomix+ evaluates metabolites involved in the citric acid (Krebs) cycle, mitochondrial energy production, oxidative stress, amino acid metabolism, and vitamin-dependent pathways, helping identify areas where individualized nutritional support may be warranted.