Selective immunodeficiency, exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics, and consumption of sugars, individually or in combination, can stimulate an overgrowth of intestinal yeast or bacteria, normally present in much lower quantities. Once any abnormalities are detected there are a variety of treatment options. Improvements that have been reported to us during and after treatment include better eye contact, improved language, less self-abusive behavior, less hyperactivity, better sleeping habits and less stimming. These organisms and their metabolites can produce or exacerbate symptoms in many conditions. The organic acid test evaluates all of the well-defined inborn errors of metabolism that can be detected with this technology (called GC/MS) such as PKU, maple-syrup urine disease, and many others. In addition, we check for many other abnormalities such as vitamin deficiencies and abnormal metabolism of catecholamines, dopamine, and serotonin. We currently quantitate 65 substances, but also evaluate other substances that are not quantitated. Some of the other biochemical abnormalities common in autism include elevated uracil and elevated glutaric acid. Panel Includes: * Yeast metabolites * Bacteria metabolites * Nutritional deficiencies * Antioxidant deficiencies * Inborn errors of metabolism * Amino acid abnormalities * Fatty acid abnormalities * Exposure to solvent toxins * Deficiencies of B vitamins or vitamin C * Neurotransmitters * Indications of diabetic conditions * Krebs cycle metabolites * Clostridia overgrowth * Glycolysis * Pyrimidines * 65 important compounds NOTE: NEW YORK STATE DOES NOT ALLOW SHIPMENT OF THESE TESTS INTO THE STATE. |
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