The Optimal Nutrition Profile (ION) offers the most comprehensive
combination of nutritional testing. This profile measures over 100
components of the body's biochemistry. The ION profile is useful in
determining the underlying biochemical status of the most difficult
problems.
The ION Profile includes:
Functional Deficiencies Marker for Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and
Folic Acid
Vitamins A, E, B-Carotene and Coenzyme Q10
Essential Elements
Amino Acids
Organic Acids
Lipid Peroxides
Homocysteine
The ION Profile is helpful in cases of:
Heart Disease - Deficiencies of magnesium, taurine, carnitine,
fatty acids and other important substances that commonly accompany heart
disease. Re-supplying depleted nutrients greatly aid in prevention and recovery.
Obesity - Many obese persons have multiple nutritional
deficiencies. Dietary improvement and nutritional supplementation based on ION
test results may help many achieve more active metabolism. In the process, they
are able to eliminate excess fat and fluid.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - This enigmatic disorder frequently
involves Krebs cycle inefficiencies (deficits in cellular energy production)
that can be revealed by comparing the organic acids, amino acids and minerals
test results.
Cancer - Malnutrition/cachexia is usually an exacerbating factor.
Overall nutritional testing helps determine the degree of supplementation
needed.
Immune Disorders - Deficiencies in a wide variety of nutrients,
from amino acids to fatty acids to zinc, are seen in immune dysfunction.
Mental/Emotional Disorders - The biochemical imbalances underlying
these conditions can be elucidated by testing for organic acids, amino acids,
minerals and fatty acids.
Learning & Behavioral Disorders - As might be expected,
neurotransmitter precursors and their metabolites are often deranged in
disorders such as ADHD, etc. Organic and amino acids need to be assessed.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities - In such conditions, functional
nutrient levels are affected, including many of those involved in cellular
respiration. ION can determine where imbalances occur.