Discover the Benefits of Organic Acids Testing (OAT)
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a comprehensive way to understand your body’s unique chemistry and metabolic needs. This test is done through a simple urine sample and provides detailed information about your metabolic health, from how your body produces energy to the state of your gut and detox pathways.
OAT testing is like a “health detective” that helps us uncover the root causes of symptoms that can be hard to explain.
What Does the OAT Test Reveal?
Organic acids are substances produced by our body as it breaks down food, makes energy, and handles waste. By measuring these acids, the OAT test provides insight into multiple areas of health:
Energy Production: The OAT shows how well your body is creating energy on a cellular level, which can be helpful if you’re dealing with fatigue or brain fog.
Gut Health: This test can reveal imbalances in gut bacteria or yeast, both of which are linked to digestion and mood. And for me it revealed some lovely mold overgrowth - which was the root cause of symptoms I had dealt with for YEARS!
Detoxification: The OAT also checks for detoxification efficiency, helping us understand if the body is effectively clearing out waste.
Vitamin and Nutrient Needs: Low levels of certain organic acids can point to vitamin deficiencies, such as B-vitamins, which are crucial for energy and overall wellness.
Who Might Benefit from OAT Testing?
OAT is helpful for anyone experiencing chronic symptoms such as:
low energy
low exercise tolerance
digestive issue (bloating, gas, constipation)
mental clarity challenges (brain fog, feeling like you can’t put words together, lack of motivation)
mood swings (low mood, anxious thoughts, etc.)
By looking at the “big picture” of your metabolic health, we can get a better idea of what your body needs to function at its best.
The Clarity of the OAT Test
My husband battled with unknown, long lasting fatigue for YEARS. He would randomly hit these walls of low motivation, inability to get out of bed, and severe brain fog.
It felt like we had tried everything, and it just didn’t make sense why his symptoms persisted.
So we ran the OAT and found clear markers to show that he was not producing energy like he should. Not pictured were results of low B vitamins, undetectable levels of detox markers, and sky high bacterial markers that indicated his body was running on fumes and unable to detoxify what was coming his way, effectively.
After running the OAT we knew exactly what he needed, a good probiotic to balance out the bacteria, increased protein and a few specific supplements to feed into his energy cycle.
What Happens After the Test?
With your results, we’ll work together to develop a tailored wellness plan that might include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and specific supplements.
The OAT is all about finding a sustainable path to feeling your best by supporting your body’s unique needs. It truely is the layout of your energy and digestive health, the centre of your wellbeing.
Are You Ready?
If you're ready to explore how these labs can support your healing, feel free to reach out and complete a Lab Request Form. I’ll be happy to assist you in ordering the tests and interpreting the results to help you take the next step toward optimal health.
