Functional testing
Functional testing allows a deeper insight into your unique biochemistry, how your body operates and why you might be experiencing certain symptoms.
Using specific biomarkers, tests can help indicate areas of deficiency, imbalance, inflammation, infection and stress. We can then tailor diet and lifestyle adjustments to focus on areas highlighted within these tests.
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Functional tests usually require a blood, saliva, urine or stool sample. You can take many of these by yourself at home or have them done at a clinic.
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Popular examples include:
This tests organic acids, oxidative stress, amino acid, fatty acid and vitamin & mineral status as well as toxic element exposure. It may help explain digestive irregularities, low energy, mood disorders, fatigue, brain fog and weight issues among many other symptoms.
Example report
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This tests for maldigestion, inflammation, infection, dysbiosis and metabolite imbalance. It may help explain bloating, stomach pains, irregular bowel movements, heart burn, weight fluctuation and low energy.
The Dried Urine Testing for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) looks at your adrenal and sex hormones over a 24hr period. It’s ideal for, but not restricted to, those experiencing stress, exhaustion, burn-out, emotional fatigue, anxiety, depression, PMS, menopausal symptoms, acne, fertility issues and PCOS.
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