This professional lab test is designed to identify specific nutritional deficiencies that may be the root cause of various problems. The results will be reviewed and discussed with you by a doctor.
Effective for Patients Experiencing:
NutrEval Plasma testing is effective for patient concerns such as:
- Mood disorder
- Fatigue
- Digestive Complaints
- Chronic Pain/Inflammatory Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk
- Weight Issues/Dietary Guidance
- General Health and Sports Fitness Optimization
About the NutrEval Plasma Profile
NutrEval Plasma is a nutritional analysis that allows
assessment of nutritional inadequacies or imbalances that may be playing
a causative role in complex chronic conditions.
The NutrEval Plasma report provides for easy interpretation
and enhanced clinical utility and includes a Suggested Supplement
Schedule that offers personalized recommendations based on test results.
The report also includes an Interpretation-At-A-Glance page which depicts facts on nutrient function, causes and complications of their deficiencies, and dietary sources.
The complete NutrEval Plasma offers:
- Metabolic Analysis (urine organic acids)
- Plasma Amino Acid Analysis (essential and non-essential amino acids, plus intermediary metabolites)
- Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids (red blood cell
essential and non-essential fatty acids, including Omega-3 and Omega-6
fatty acids)
- Oxidative Stress Analysis (blood and urine biomarkers indicative of oxidative stress)
- Elemental Markers (both nutrient and toxic elements)
- Available SNPs – MTHFR, COMT, TNF-α, and APOE
A fasting plasma amino acid highlights the dynamic balance of
the amino acid pool, independent of recent dietary intake. Plasma amino
acid analysis is favored when the primary clinical consideration are
conditions in which the supply of essential amino acid precursors is
critical, such as in mood and neurobehavioral disorders. NutrEval with a
urine amino acid analysis is also available: NutrEval FMV Amino Acids.
Clinical Overview
What is the NutrEval Plasma® Nutritional Analysis?
NutrEval is Genova's most comprehensive nutritional
evaluation and is designed to assist with management of symptoms related
to nutritional and digestive insufficiencies. This profile assesses
numerous metabolic pathways and synthesizes this complex biochemistry
into actionable treatment options. Critical nutrients that are
functionally assessed on Genovaâs nutritional profiles include:
- Antioxidants
- B Vitamins
- Minerals
- Essential Fatty Acids
- Digestive Support
The personalized supplement recommendations, adjusted
for the age and sex of the patient, guide therapeutic protocols in
identifying clinical imbalances that may inhibit optimal health.
Studies suggest that even a balanced diet may not
provide all essential nutrients. NutrEval supports assessment of a
patient's nutritional needs by identifying nutritional deficiencies that
may be associated with complex chronic conditions.
The Complete NutrEval Plasma Offers:
- Metabolic Analysis Markers (urine organic acids)
- Malabsorption and Dysbiosis Markers
- Malabsorption Markers
- Bacterial Dysbiosis Markers
- Yeast/Fungal Dysbiosis Markers
- Cellular Energy & Mitochondrial Metabolites
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Energy Metabolism
- Fatty Acid Metabolism
- Neurotransmitter Metabolites
- Vitamin Markers
- Toxin & Detoxification Markers
- Tyrosine Metabolism
Plasma Amino Acid Analysis- Nutritionally Essential Amino Acids
- Nonessential Protein Amino Acids
- Intermediary Metabolites
- Dietary Peptide Related Markers
Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Omega 6 Fatty Acids
- Omega 9 Fatty Acids
- Saturated Fatty Acids
- Monounsaturated Fats
Delta-6 Desaturase ActivityCardiovascular Risk – featuring key ratios: Omega 6/Omega 3, AA/EPA, and the Omega 3 Index
Oxidative Stress Markers- Glutathione (whole blood)
- Lipid Peroxides (urine)
- 8-OHdG (urine)
- Coenzyme Q10 (plasma)
Elemental Markers- Nutrient Elements
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Potassium
- Selenium
- Zinc
Toxic Elements- Lead
- Mercury
- Antimony
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Tin
The unique features of the NutrEval Plasma report provide for easy interpretation and enhanced clinical utility:
- Colorimetric reporting signals key areas of concern
- Synthesized results and actionable areas of high need for supplementation:
- Results Overview Cover Page – provides the busy clinician with an immediate sense of patient areas requiring focus
- Suggested Supplement Schedule
– provides personalized recommendations for antioxidants, B-vitamins,
minerals, essential fatty acids, digestive support, and amino acids
- Interpretation At-A-Glance
– provides patients with valuable information about the function of
individual nutrients, causes and complications of their deficiencies,
and their dietary sources
When Should a NutrEval Profile Be Considered?
Research suggests that nutritional shortfalls
or imbalances may be at the root of many chronic conditions. The
NutrEval can help identify specific, personalized recommendations for
even the most difficult-to-treat patient cases.
Effective for Patient Concerns Such As:
- Mood Disorders
- Fatigue
- Digestive Complaints
- Chronic Pain/Inflammatory Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk
- Weight Issues/Dietary Guidance
- General Health and Sports Fitness Optimization
The NutrEval nutritional analysis is designed
to assist in the management of nutritional imbalances or
insufficiencies. It is ideal for establishing a baseline assessment
ahead of clinical intervention with nutraceuticals as well as subsequent
monitoring if needed.
What Advantage Does the Profile Offer Compared to Other Diagnostics?
Although practices are changing, the
traditional medical model does not currently place emphasis on
biochemical individuality. The conventional clinical approach to
nutrition-related symptoms does not routinely include utilization of
comprehensive nutritional testing. When testing is performed, select
vitamins are assessed to determine if the level is sufficient to meet
nutrient requirements based on healthy individuals. However, a
comprehensive nutritional analysis – such as NutrEval Plasma – provides
several advantages for patients with nutrient-related symptoms.
- Identification of imbalances that may precede abnormal findings on standard laboratory panels
- Comprehensive nutritional assessment
indicating the functional need for specific nutrients, diet
modification, antioxidant protection, detoxification and other therapies
- Personalized nutrient recommendations based on biochemical individuality
What Can Clinicians and Patients Expect from NutrEval Testing?
Imbalanced or insufficient nutrients affect a
wide range of body functions, producing symptoms that negatively affect
the quality of life and, with some chronic diseases, may be considered a
root cause. A structured comprehensive nutritional analysis – such as
the NutrEval Plasma profile – to evaluate underlying imbalances provides
clinical utility by supporting insight into development of personalized
treatments. Identification and targeted treatment of underlying
imbalance with customized nutrient recommendations can enhance other
treatments and increase the patientsâ overall health and ability to
combat chronic illness.
NutrEval Plasma is Part of an Innovative Line of Nutritional Assessments: