Organic Acid Testing: A Useful Depiction of Neurotransmitter Status
Published 1 March 2024
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives?
The Mosaic Diagnostics Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a very thorough functional test, assessing over 70 markers. The OAT is a great all-round tool that can support practitioners in ascertaining the underlying causes of chronic illness. Common reasons for taking the OAT include issues with fatigue, sleep, digestive/GI function and mental health. The OAT is not just a single test. It contains a variety of panels, including a specialised neurotransmitter panel, as well as assessing several other areas that can affect neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitter panel is broken down into two parts:
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