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Metametrix was the first clinical laboratory to offer the Detoxification Capacity Profile almost 15 years ago. Unfortunately, due to significant cost increases in maintaining this profile and the low ordering volume, it will be necessary for Metametrix to discontinue this profile. Kits may be ordered through December 1, 2008 and specimens received through January 1, 2009 will be processed. If you would like more information on this change or need to identify alternative testing options, such as the Organix Profiles, please contact Client Services at 800-221-4640 or by email at inquiries@metametrix.com. |
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The Urine 24-hour Amino Acid 40 Profile additionally has undergone some changes. The HCl (hydrochloric acid) tube currently provided with kits is no longer needed for the specimen collection. For more information on this change or what to do if you have a current kit, please click the link below or contact Client Services at 800-221-4640. |
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| Volume 3, Issue 10 |
November 2008 |
Greetings!
The November edition of the Metametrix Memo is focused on ADMA and a few product updates. Please check out the latest study results involving ADMA. Additionally, we have product changes to announce regarding GI Effects, Amino Acids and the Detoxification Capacity Profile. The Metametrix Institute continues to contribute podcasts, including this month's spotlight on depression. Learn more on these topics below! |
| ADMA Study |
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 A risk marker for cardiovascular disease
Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), the principal endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, regulates rates of nitric oxide (NO) formation. Elevated ADMA has been associated with various cardiovascular risk factors, renal function, and diabetes, among other conditions. Metametrix was recently involved in a study involving ADMA and published in Hypertension, Journal of the American Heart Association. The latest Metametrix whitepaper on ADMA includes information from the study, as well as figures from the latest edition of Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine.
Learn more about ADMA
Article published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association
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| Nutritional Solutions for High Blood Pressure |
 Interview with Sherry Rogers, MD
In part two of our interview series with Dr. Sherry Rogers, she discusses high blood pressure and nutrition. Dr. Rogers explains why commonly prescribed medications for high blood pressure don't always work and she recommends tests and treatments for preventing high blood pressure and other vascular diseases.
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| Nutrition and Depression |
 Learn from Cass Nelson-Dooley in a new Institute Blog
Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS highlights five nutritionally related causes of depression that may surprise you! Hear her present on depression, fatigue, and migraine headaches, including the underlying biochemistry. Utilizing tests in the TRIAD and GI Effects Profiles, she pinpoints abnormalities and possible treatment plans to reduce symptoms and improve energy levels.
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| GI Effects Stool Profile Kit Changes |
 Third tube addition and consistency data
We are making two changes in the GI Effects Stool Profile kits. First, we have begun collecting stool consistency data on the Test Requisition Form and specimen collection tube. Secondly, beginning December 15, you will notice a third tube added to the collection kits. This additional tube will help us conduct research allowing for more ground-breaking microbial markers and providing even better results for you and your patients. Your reports will not change with the addition of this third tube. Current GI Effects kits, containing only two tubes, will be accepted through March 1, 2009. If you have questions, please contact Client Services at 800-221-4640.
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| Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine |
 Visit www.metametrixinstitute.org for more on Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine. Plenty of sample pages are available for viewing, including some of the colorful graphics and figures. Additionally, if you have already purchased a copy, we would love to hear your feedback! | |
We wish you all a healthy and happy holiday! If you have questions or would like more information on Metametrix or any of the topics discussed this month, please give us a call at 800-221-4640 or visit our website at www.metametrix.com.
Sincerely,
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory |
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