Organic Acids Testing
Understand your metabolism, energy production, and gut health with one simple urine test.
Organic Acids Testing (OAT) is one of the most comprehensive functional tests available. It measures over 70 by-products of metabolism — called organic acids — that are released into the urine as your body produces energy, detoxifies, and breaks down food. Abnormal levels of these markers can provide clues about:
Neurotransmitter balance – serotonin, dopamine, and GABA metabolism
Mitochondrial function – how efficiently your cells make energy (ATP)
Gut health – yeast or bacterial overgrowth, dysbiosis, oxalate metabolism
Detoxification pathways – methylation and antioxidant status
Nutrient needs – B-vitamins, amino acids, and other essential cofactors
This test is especially helpful if you have chronic, unexplained symptoms that haven’t improved with a standard approach.
Why Consider an Organic Acids Test?
You may benefit from OAT if you experience:
Fatigue or “burnout” that doesn’t improve with rest
Anxiety, low mood, or difficulty concentrating
Bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, or food sensitivities
Muscle or joint pain
Histamine intolerance or mast cell activation symptoms
Autoimmune conditions
Difficulty losing weight despite healthy habits
By uncovering imbalances in metabolism and gut function, we can create a personalised nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle plan to address the root cause — not just the symptoms.
How It Works
Initial Consultation – We start with a detailed discussion of your health history and symptoms to decide whether this is the most appropriate test for you (or if another test might be a better starting point).
At-home collection – You’ll receive a simple urine + blood spot collection test kit that you can do at home.
Lab analysis – The sample is sent to a functional pathology lab for detailed analysis.
Comprehensive report – We meet to discuss your results and create a targeted plan to restore balance.
Why Work With Me?
I combine OAT results with your symptoms, health history, and other testing (if needed, such as Hair Mineral Analysis or Microbiome Mapping) to give you a complete picture of what’s happening in your body. This integrative approach ensures that recommendations are tailored to you, rather than a “one-size-fits-all” protocol.
Book Your Organic Acids Test
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