Tag: metabolites
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Assessing for Mitochondrial Dysfunction: A Lab-Based Approach
When a client’s symptoms point toward possible mitochondrial dysfunction, I like to start with labs they’re likely to already have on hand — a CBC and CMP — before moving on to more specialized testing. Here’s how I approach that process. Starting With the CMP From the comprehensive metabolic panel, I look at bicarbonate, albumin,…
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Metabolomics in Personalized Nutrition
Metabolomics is a rapidly evolving field that involves the analysis of metabolites within biological systems; by capturing the metabolic profile of individuals, metabolomics offers insights into the underlying biochemical processes influenced by diet, genetics, and environmental factors, and enables the identification of metabolic pathways affected by diet, thereby facilitating the development of targeted dietary interventions.…
