Understanding Nutritional and Dietary Imbalances
Dietary imbalances occur when intake ratios of key nutrients consistently exceed or fall short of optimal levels. Prolonged distortion of critical ratios increases disease risk over time. Nutrient deficiencies develop when diet fails to provide essential vitamins and minerals in adequate daily amounts for extended periods. Deficiencies contribute to conditions like anemia, birth defects, thyroid problems, and impaired immunity.
What is the NutrEval FMV test?
The Genova Diagnostics NutrEval FMV test utilizes advanced blood biomarker analysis to comprehensively assess over 40 essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants and fatty acids, accurately identifying levels that fall short of optimal ranges. Definitive identification of specific nutritional deficiencies and imbalances allows for personalized diet, supplement and lifestyle approaches to address shortcomings underpinning patient health issues.
Who Will This Test Benefit Most?
Individuals dealing with suboptimal health across physiological, neurological or metabolic fronts may harbor deficiencies undermining wellness. NutrEval FMV analysis offers definitive identification of dietary and nutritional gaps permitting correction through supplementation adjusted to individual biochemical needs.
Compared to guessing, targeted data-driven repletion better supports therapeutic goals and vibrant living. By illuminating nutritional inadequacies underlying dysfunction, this testing allows building nutritional sufficiency matching unique patient requirements.
What Does the Test Measure?
The NutrEval FMV test measures over 40 different essential micronutrients vital to health and function. This includes a wide range of vitamins like A, B, C, D and E in addition to important minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc among others. Levels of key amino acids needed for protein metabolism and omega fatty acids that regulate inflammation are evaluated as well.
The test also examines certain critical processing factors related to methylation for detoxification support and mitochondria for cellular energy production. Moreover, it assesses ratios between certain nutrients checking that pairs, like omega-3s to omega-6s, are balanced relative to each other for optimal effects. This very comprehensive analysis identifies deficiencies or excesses in any of these categories to inform appropriate repletion and dietary adjustments.
How is the Test Performed?
The NutrEval FMV requires a blood sample collected by a phlebotomist which gets sent to the CLIA-certified Genova Diagnostics laboratory for analysis. Any deficiencies uncovered in the patient’s comprehensive report can then guide targeted nutritional supplementation and dietary interventions aimed at resolving identified inadequacies inhibiting health goals.
Symptoms and Risk Factors
The NutrEval FMV test delivers optimal value for patients experiencing symptoms or facing risks indicative of potential nutritional deficiencies including:
- Fatigue or brain fog
- Muscle weakness and reduced injury healing capacity
- Impaired mood or cognition
- Use of long-term prescription medication regimens
- Recurrent sickness and compromised immunity
- Hormonal and metabolic imbalances
- Digestive issues like malabsorption, malnutrition, or appetite changes
- Dietary limitations, food intolerances, or poor eating habits
- Special nutritional needs during growth, pregnancy, or senior stages
Understanding Test Results
Once your blood sample analysis is complete, the NutrEval report will reveal any vitamin, mineral or other nutrient deficiencies. As your clinician, I can help you understand the significance of these shortcomings and create a comprehensive treatment plan encompassing tailored dietary changes, targeted supplementation where needed, lifestyle adjustments to improve absorption, advice on managing medications that may contribute, and any other relevant interventions.
Preparing for the NutrEval FMV Test
Readying for the NutrEval blood draw requires little preparation. We simply recommend avoiding supplements and nonessential medications a few days beforehand as feasible to not obscure baseline levels. Otherwise, preparation mainly involves scheduling a convenient draw appointment with a phlebotomist. No fasting or dietary changes are necessary leading up to the screening. The lab prepares the samples, packs them with ice packs into the test shipment box, and arranges delivery to the processing lab.
Take the Next Step Towards Optimal Health
At Internal Healing & Wellness MD, we believe in providing comprehensive health solutions. The NutrEval FMV Test is a powerful tool in our arsenal that aids in identifying nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. Take a step towards optimal health and wellness by scheduling your NutrEval FMV Test today.
Biomarkers
- Urea
- ALA
- VMA
- LA
- GABA
- GLA
- HVA
- AABA
- DPA
- DTA
- MMA
- DHA
- 5-HIAA
- CoQ10
- 8-OHdG
- Lead
- Copper
- Zinc
- Valine
- Serine
- Alanine
- EPA
- DGLA
- MHPG
- DHPPA
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Lysine
- Proline
- Taurine
- Glycine
- Histidine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Ethanolamine
- D-Arabinitol
- Cystathionine
- b-Alanine
- Isoleucine
- Glutamine
- Asparagine
- Glutathione
- Leucine
- Arginine
- Methionine
- Ornithine
- Sarcosine
- Adipic Acid
- Phosphoserine
- Mercury
- Cadmium
- Arsenic
- Orotic Acid
- Oxalic Acid
- Cysteine
- Lactic Acid
- Malic Acid
- Creatinine
- Citrulline
- Selenium
- Cystine
- Anserine
- Carnosine
- Oleic Acid
- Elaidic Acid
- Margaric Acid
- Pyruvic Acid
- Suberic Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Behenic Acid
- Phenylalanine
- Succinic Acid
- Isocitric Acid
- Glycolic Acid
- Glyceric Acid
- Glutamic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Fasting Glucose
- Aspartic Acid
- Hippuric Acid
- Lipid Peroxides
- Nervonic Acid
- Lignoceric Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Arachidonic Acid
- Tricosanoic Acid
- Arachidic Acid
- Palmitoleic Acid
- Citramalic Acid
- Palmitic Acid
- Kynurenic Acid
- Glutaric Acid
- Vaccenic Acid
- 3-Methylhistidine
- 1-Methylhistidine
- Cis-Aconitic Acid
- Phenylacetic Acid
- Phosphoethanolamine
- a-Aminoadipic Acid
- Eicosadienoic Acid
- Pyroglutamic Acid
- Pentadecanoic Acid
- 3-Indoleacetic Acid
- 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
- a-Keto-b-Methylvaleric Acid
- a-Ketoadipic Acid
- a-Ketoglutaric Acid
- a-Ketoisocaproic Acid
- a-Ketoisovaleric Acid
- Benzoic/Hippuric Acids Ratio
- Formiminoglutamic Acid
- b-Aminoisobutyric Acid
- 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic Acid
- 3-Hydroxyproprionic Acid
- 3-OH-3-Methylglutaric Acid
- 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid
- 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
Frequently Asked Questions
The NutrEval test utilizes advanced LC-MS/MS technology and meets stringent clinical laboratory accreditation standards, ensuring highly accurate identification of nutritional deficiencies.
Test results are typically available within 5-7 business days after the lab receives your blood sample, allowing prompt development of your personalized plan.
Check with your clinician, but we recommend stopping supplements and non-essential medications a few days before testing when feasible. This ensures results reflect your untreated baseline levels.
Fasting is generally not required. You simply avoid alcohol right before testing. Otherwise, continue your everyday diet to obtain a representative result.
It is best to collect blood samples mid-cycle, avoiding menstruation phases which could skew results in cycling women. We can discuss timing beforehand so you can arrange for blood collection on appropriate days.
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