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 […]

Linking Organic Acids to Sex and Adrenal Hormones

Dr Christina O’Brien Summer School Edition EP07 on DUTCH Podcast In this 20-minute episode Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews Dr Christina O’Brien about where each OATs marker comes from and how they earned their place on the DUTCH Test.  Jaclyn and Christina also chat about the nutrient deficiencies that can be associated with the various OAT […]

Are Green Smoothies and Berries Creating High Oxalates and Joint Pain?

How do you know if oxalates are the reason behind your joint pain?   In this article, we are sharing everything you need to know about oxalates, including which foods contain them, how they can impact well-being, and what to do if you suspect oxalates are a problem for you.  Joint pain is a common complaint. […]

When to run an Organic Acids Test (OAT): An Essential Metabolic Profile

Since the creation of the Organic Acid Test, by William Shaw, PhD, many people have found answers to lingering health questions that could not otherwise be explained. To many seasoned and new practitioners, the wonders of the OAT have been known, but oftentimes practitioners still pose the question… When should I run an OAT? This […]