The only nutritional testing of its kind – combines several methodologies and biomarkers and synthesizes the results.
Metabolomix+ is similar to our comprehensive NutrEval with the advantage of being collected entirely at home.
Dynamic reporting allows for easy interpretation and clinically actionable results.
The Metabolomix+ is a unique combination of nutritional tests that provides an analysis of key nutritional biomarkers. A first morning void (FMV) urine collection, with optional add-on bloodspot finger stick and buccal swab, the Metabolomix+ nutritional test is a non-invasive, patient-friendly way to assess the functional need for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, digestive support, fatty acids, and amino acids. Insights gained from the Metabolomix+ nutritional test allows clinicians to target nutritional therapies to meet the precise needs of their patients.
Common clinical indications for testing include:
Several diseases are associated with abnormal organic acid, amino acid, and fatty acid levels such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive decline, diabetes, cancer, anorexia, and many others.7,8,9,10
The Metabolomix+ Profile report categorizes results into several metabolic areas (see sample report for individual analytes):
Genova’s unique approach to nutritional testing begins by assessing our body’s biochemical pathways. Marked accumulation of organic acids in urine can signal a metabolic inhibition or block. The metabolic block may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficit, toxic build-up, or drug effect.
Enzymes that are responsible for metabolizing organic acids are vitamin and mineral dependent. With this, elevations in organic acids can reflect a functional need for these nutrients on a cellular and biochemical level, even despite normal serum levels.11,12,13,14,15 Recommendations for nutrient supplementation based on elevated organic acid results are generated using a literature-based proprietary algorithm.
Traditionally, urinary organic acid assessment has been used in neonatal/pediatric medicine to identify genetic inborn errors of metabolism, with severity depending on the degree and type of error.* In many cases of genetic inborn errors, the enzymatic defect may be compensated for by high doses of specific vitamin and mineral cofactors and/or dietary interventions. Intervention with higher-dose nutrient cofactors may also be effective in cases of decreased enzyme activity due to causes other than frank inborn errors.
* Genova’s organic acid testing is not intended for the diagnosis of neonatal inborn errors of metabolism.
Your doctor will discuss your symptoms and help decide which test is right for you.
Many specimen collections can be completed from the privacy of your home.
Collection packs can be dropshipped directly to your home and everything you need to begin testing is included.
Already have a collection pack? Activate your test and begin today.
Use a calendar to plan for your collection.
Follow instructions carefully and be sure to add important details about you and your specimens in the Activation portal.
Ship your specimens using the prepaid FedEx materials provided.
Results are available online. Schedule time with your physician to review results and create a plan for your health.
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