Amino Acid Nutrient Testing - Restoring Ideal Amino Acids Level

Amino acid nutrient testing is a critical tool for assessment of your body's amino acids levels.  It determines any deficiencies of certain amino acids that might be causing symptoms like, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, weight gain and overall lack of vitality.  This article aims to shed light to how you can use nutrient testing and diagnosis to start treatment and restore your body's ideal amino acids level.

Amino acids are the basic building block of protein.  It is critical in functions of cells and tissues which affects the bigger body functions such as immune system function, body metabolism, cardiovascular function and neurological function.

A healthy body needs the a combination of the ideal level amino acids - twenty, in all.  They are categorized as essential and non-essential.  Essential amino acids are those that the body can not produce and to obtain them, we need to consume foods rich with amino acids.  On the other hand, non-essential amino acids are those that the body can synthesize on its own.

Amino Acid Deficiencies 

Specific amino acids have specific functions.  Arginine, for example, influence mood and has a great impact on weight loss by processing fats for burning.  The lack of arginine in the body can lead to depression as well as weight gain. You can find the different symptoms of amino acid deficiencies in my previous post "Amino Acids and Nutrient Testing."

Causes 

The causes of amino acids deficiencies are varied but it is reflective of dietary and lifestyle choices.  Some of the causes of imbalances include:

Not getting enough protein
Your digestive system can't break down your dietary protein properly
You are insulin resistant (amino acids may note be able to get into your cells where they are needed)
Chronic stress
Toxic elements in your body (this used up certain amino acids quickly)

Amino Acid Nutrient Testing

Urine amino acids and blood amino acids are the gold standard for amino acids nutrient testing.  Blood testing assesses the amino acids and nutrients of general blood circulation and provides and overall picture of essential and non-essential amino acids.  Urine amino acid are normally done as a  24-hour urine collection, it provides detailed information about the patient's body amino acids storage and circulation throughout the day.

If you are exhibiting symptoms related to amino acids deficiencies, consult your doctor so you can get tested immediately.  Laboratory tests are able to determine your body's amino acid levels and detect particular amino acid that needs attention.  From these test results, doctor draw up treatment and management plans to restore your ideal amino acids levels.