The Urine Organic Acid Profile
A Window Into Cellular Health
When the body feels off—low energy, brain fog, poor digestion, or unexplained mood changes—traditional lab tests don’t always provide answers. That’s where the urine organic acid profile, often called an OAT test, comes in. It offers a deeper look into how your body is functioning on a cellular level, revealing imbalances that routine blood work may miss.
What Are Organic Acids?
Organic acids are compounds that the body produces during metabolism—the complex web of processes that generate energy, detoxify, and maintain balance. When certain pathways aren’t working efficiently, organic acids build up and spill into the urine. Measuring these gives valuable clues about what’s happening inside the body.
What the Test Reveals
The OAT test can uncover issues across multiple systems, such as:
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Mitochondrial function: Detecting whether your cells are efficiently producing energy.
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Nutrient status: Signs of B-vitamin deficiencies, amino acid imbalances, and antioxidant needs.
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Detoxification pathways: How well your body is managing oxidative stress and toxin clearance.
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Neurotransmitter metabolism: Clues about serotonin, dopamine, and other brain chemistry pathways that influence mood and focus.
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Yeast and bacterial overgrowth: Markers that suggest hidden gut imbalances.
Why It Matters
This test is particularly useful for people experiencing vague or chronic symptoms that don’t show up in standard lab results. Fatigue, mood swings, poor sleep, or digestive discomfort may not be explained by “normal” blood work—but they often connect to subtle imbalances revealed in the OAT test.
For example, low energy might not be about iron or thyroid function at all—it could be linked to impaired mitochondrial activity or a lack of specific B-vitamins. By identifying these patterns, the path toward targeted, effective solutions becomes clearer.
From Insight to Action
The results of an OAT test don’t stand alone; they are a starting point. Paired with other assessments and a person’s health history, they can guide individualized strategies—whether that means nutritional support, gut restoration, stress management, or lifestyle adjustments.
Takeaway
The urine organic acid profile is more than just a lab test. It’s a snapshot of cellular health, showing how efficiently your body produces energy, clears toxins, and maintains balance. By uncovering these hidden imbalances, it provides an invaluable roadmap toward restoring vitality and resilience.
Pair Your OAT Test With Our Health Optimization Packages
To maximise results, the OAT test can be used alongside our most popular clinic programs
Detox & Gut Reset Program
Ideal for those with bloating, food sensitivities, fatigue, or skin issues.
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Gut microbiome support
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Personalized detox plan
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Follow-up evaluation
Energy & Mitochondrial Reboot Program
For low energy, burnout, and chronic tiredness.
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Mitochondria-support nutrients
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IV nutrient therapy options
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Lifestyle coaching
Hormone & Mood Balance Program
For mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or poor focus
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Neurotransmitter-balancing nutrition
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Stress management strategies
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Optional hormone testing
Visit Us – 3 Convenient Outlets
Thanyapura Clinic is ready to welcome you at three locations
Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, Phuket
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120/1 Moo 7, Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110120/1 Moo 7, Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110
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+66(0)76-336-000+66(0)76-336-000
Thanyapura Medical Center – Laguna Branch
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Plaza Del Mar, Ground floor., Units 105-112, 1 Pasak-Koktanod Road, Thalang District, Phuket 83110Plaza Del Mar, Ground floor., Units 105-112, 1 Pasak-Koktanod Road, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
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+66(0)92-281-6868+66(0)92-281-6868
Thanyapura Medical Clinic – Amanpuri Branch
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120/1 Moo 7, Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110120/1 Moo 7, Thepkasattri Road, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110
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+66(0)76-336-000+66(0)76-336-000
Your Path to Better Health Starts Here
The OAT test opens a window into how your body truly works.
At Thanyapura Lifestyle Clinic, we help you translate those insights into real, lasting change—so you can feel energetic, clear-minded, and balanced again.
