“Your Metabolism Has a Voice — Listen with Organic Acids Testing!”
What Is an Organic Acid Test (OAT)?
The Organic Acid Test (OAT) is a urine test that gives a snapshot of your overall health by measuring the byproducts (metabolites) of metabolism. These organic acids are waste products that your body makes as it processes nutrients, neurotransmitters, energy, and detox pathways.
It’s often called the “metabolic blueprint” of your body.
What It Measures
The OAT looks at dozens of markers, grouped into categories like:
| Category | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Yeast & bacteria | Overgrowths like Candida or Clostridia |
| Mitochondria function | Energy production problems (fatigue, brain fog) |
| Neurotransmitter breakdown | Imbalances in dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine |
| Detoxification | How well your body is clearing toxins (glutathione activity, oxalates) |
| Vitamin & nutrient levels | B-vitamins, especially B6, B12, Biotin, and CoQ10 |
| Fat & carbohydrate metabolism | How efficiently you burn fats and sugars |
| Oxidative stress & inflammation | Early signs of cell damage or imbalance |
| Amino acid metabolism | Clues about digestion, gut health, and protein use |
Why It’s Powerful
Unlike standard blood tests that show what’s in your blood right now, the OAT shows what your cells are doing—a functional view of how your body is using nutrients and dealing with stress, toxins, and microbes.
Who Should Consider It?
It’s especially helpful if you have:
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Chronic fatigue or low energy
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Mood issues, anxiety, or brain fog
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ADHD or autism spectrum symptoms
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Digestive issues or suspected yeast/bacterial imbalance
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Detox problems or chemical sensitivities
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Methylation or mitochondrial issues (like MTHFR or low CoQ10)
What You Can Learn From It
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Which vitamins are you low in (even if your diet is good)
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If your gut microbiome is releasing toxins
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If you’re making enough neurotransmitters
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If your mitochondria are under stress
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How are your detox pathways functioning
To find out more, click the links below:
OAT Part 1: Intestinal Microbiomes,
OAT Part 2: Oxalate Metabolites,
OAT Part 3: Glycolytic Cycle/ Carbohydrate Metabolism,
OAT Part 4: Kerbs Cycle Metabolites,
OAT Part 6.1: Neurotransmitters,
OAT Part 6.2 Neurotransmitters – Phenylalanine and Tyrosine Metabolites,
OAT Part 7: Pyrimidine Metabolites,
OAT Part 8: Ketones and Fatty Acids,
OAT Part 9: Nutritional Markers,