Organic Acids Test & Microbial Organic Acids Test
ORGANIC ACID TEST
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a comprehensive functional medicine test
That measures over 70 different organic acids in your urine. These compounds are byproducts of your body’s metabolism — the way your cells make energy, detoxify, and process nutrients.
By analyzing these markers, we gain insight into how well your mitochondria, digestion, detox systems, and brain chemistry are working.
What Does the OAT Test Tell Us
The OAT test can help us understand why you’re experiencing certain symptoms by looking at multiple systems in the body at once:
Energy & Mitochondrial Function
- Measures how well your body converts food into energy (ATP).
- Identifies nutrient deficiencies (like B vitamins, carnitine, CoQ10).
Gut Health & Yeast/Clostridia Overgrowth
- Detects imbalances in your gut microbiome that can cause:
- Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea
- Mood changes, fatigue, brain fog
Neurotransmitter Balance
- Measures metabolites related to serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
- Useful for understanding anxiety, depression, poor focus, or sleep issues.
Detoxification & Oxidative Stress
- Assesses how efficiently your body is removing toxins.
- Measures markers of oxidative damage linked to inflammation and chronic illness.
Nutritional Needs
- Identifies where your body may be deficient in key nutrients like:
- B-vitamins (especially B12, B6, folate, riboflavin, biotin)
- Antioxidants (glutathione, vitamin C, CoQ10)
Why We Might Recommend This Test
We use the OAT when patients have persistent or unexplained symptoms such as:
- Chronic fatigue or low energy
- Anxiety, depression, or brain fog
- Digestive issues or suspected SIBO / dysbiosis
- Sleep disturbances
- Skin problems (eczema, acne, rashes)
- Difficulty losing weight
- Chronic inflammation or autoimmune conditions
The OAT helps us look deeper than standard labs to find root causes.
HOW IT WORKS
How the Test is Done
Sample Type
Simple urine test — collected at home.
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Avoid certain foods and supplements before testing (we’ll provide instructions).
PROCESSING TIME
Usually 2–3 weeks.
ONCE RESULTS ARE IN
We’ll review them together and build a personalized treatment plan.
How the Results Are Used
Based on your results, we can create a customized care plan that may include:
- Targeted nutritional support (B-vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids)
- Gut-healing protocols if there’s yeast, clostridia, or bacterial overgrowth
- Mitochondrial support if energy markers are low
- Detoxification strategies for oxidative stress or poor clearance pathways
- Lifestyle and dietary changes to optimize overall health
MICROBIAL ORGANIC ACIDS TEST
What is the MOAT Test?
The Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT) is a urine test that looks for specific chemical markers produced by bacteria, yeast, and mold in your body.
These markers, called organic acids, are natural byproducts from microorganisms living in your gut and from possible mold exposure in your environment. By measuring them, we can identify if imbalances or overgrowths are affecting your digestion, energy, mood, and overall health.
Why We Use the MOAT Test
Your gut health and exposure to environmental toxins play a big role in your immune system, metabolism, brain function, and energy. When there’s an overgrowth of yeast, harmful bacteria, or mold, your body can struggle to clear their byproducts, leading to a wide range of symptoms.
The MOAT test helps us answer important questions like:
- Is there yeast overgrowth (like Candida) causing bloating, fatigue, or sugar cravings?
- Are toxic molds affecting your immune system, mood, or energy?
- Are harmful bacterial toxins disrupting your gut and brain function?
- Are gut imbalances contributing to your inflammation, anxiety, or skin problems?
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms the MOAT Test Can Help Investigate
We often recommend this test if you’re struggling with:
- Persistent bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea
- Brain fog, poor memory, or difficulty concentrating
- Chronic fatigue or low energy
- Recurrent yeast infections or suspected Candida overgrowth
- Possible mold exposure from your home, office, or environment
- Skin problems (eczema, acne, rashes)
- Kids with behavioral, learning, or attention challenges
HOW IT WORKS
How the Test Works
SIMPLE COLLECTION
You provide a urine sample at home.
NON-INVASIVE
NON-INVASIVE
No blood draw or fasting required.
PROCESSING TIME
Results typically return in 2–3 weeks.
WE REVIEW THE RESULTS
Together and create a personalized treatment plan.
How the Results Help Us
Once we understand what’s happening in your gut and environment, we can design a targeted plan to help your body heal and rebalance:
- If yeast overgrowth is present → targeted antifungal support + diet adjustments.
- If harmful bacterial toxins are high → gut repair and probiotics to restore balance.
- If mold exposure shows up → strategies for detoxification and environmental testing.
- If your detox pathways need extra help → personalized supplement support to improve liver, gut, and immune function.
CHOOSE
Key Difference from the OAT Test
- The OAT test gives a big-picture look at metabolism, energy, neurotransmitters, gut, and detox function.
- The MOAT test is more focused, zeroing in on microbial toxins from bacteria, yeast, and mold.
- Often, we start with the OAT and add the MOAT if we need deeper gut and mold insights.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us
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with us
Contact Us for your customized plan and rate
- (740) 239-3776
- 222 Township Rd. Pataskala, OH 43062