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What Does a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) Test For?

A Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that measures 14 key markers related to metabolism, kidney function, liver health, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar regulation. It provides valuable insights into overall health and is commonly used for routine check-ups, disease monitoring, and diagnosing metabolic imbalances.

Key Markers Measured in a CMP:

Kidney Function

✔ Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) – Measures waste products in the blood, assessing kidney function and hydration levels.
✔ Creatinine – Evaluates kidney filtration efficiency; high levels may indicate kidney disease or dysfunction.
✔ BUN/Creatinine Ratio – Helps assess hydration status and kidney function.

Liver Function

✔ Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) – An enzyme that reflects liver inflammation or damage.
✔ Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) – Another enzyme indicating liver function and possible liver disease.
✔ Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) – Assesses liver and bone health; high levels may indicate liver disease or bone disorders.
✔ Total Bilirubin – Measures bile pigment levels, which can indicate liver function, bile flow, or red blood cell breakdown issues.

Blood Sugar & Metabolism

✔ Glucose – Measures blood sugar levels; high levels may indicate diabetes or insulin resistance.

Electrolyte & Fluid Balance

✔ Sodium (Na) – Regulates fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle function.
✔ Potassium (K) – Essential for heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.
✔ Chloride (Cl) – Helps maintain acid-base balance and hydration.
✔ Carbon Dioxide (CO₂ or Bicarbonate) – Indicates acid-base balance in the blood.

Protein & Nutritional Status

✔ Total Protein – Measures the combined levels of albumin and globulin, important for overall health, immune function, and nutrition.
✔ Albumin – A protein made by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and transport nutrients.
✔ Globulin – A protein involved in immune function and blood clotting.

Comprehensive Thyroid Markers

✔ Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) – Regulates thyroid hormone production; high or low levels indicate hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
✔ Free T3 (Triiodothyronine) – The active thyroid hormone; low levels may indicate slow metabolism or hypothyroidism.
✔ Free T4 (Thyroxine) – A precursor to T3; helps assess overall thyroid hormone production and conversion efficiency.
✔ Reverse T3 (rT3) – A stress-response hormone that blocks active thyroid function; elevated levels may indicate adrenal stress, chronic illness, or inflammation.
✔ Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb) – Helps detect autoimmune thyroid disorders like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease.
✔ Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) – Another autoimmune marker that can indicate thyroid inflammation or dysfunction.

Who Can Benefit from a CMP?

This test is useful for:

✅ Routine health check-ups to assess overall wellness
✅ Monitoring kidney and liver function
✅ Evaluating diabetes risk and blood sugar control
✅ Checking electrolyte imbalances and hydration levels
✅ Identifying metabolic disorders or nutritional deficiencies
✅ Assessing thyroid function and diagnosing thyroid disorders

Why is a CMP Important?

The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel provides a broad picture of your overall metabolic and organ function, making it an essential tool for preventative care and diagnosing health concerns before symptoms appear.

DUTCH Complete

The DUTCH Complete® Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a comprehensive hormone test that provides insight into hormonal balance, metabolism, and adrenal function. It is widely used in functional medicine to assess hormone-related conditions.

What the DUTCH Complete® Test Measures:

Sex Hormones & Metabolites

✔ Estrogens (Estradiol, Estriol, Estrone) – Measures levels and metabolism of estrogen, helping assess estrogen dominance, detoxification, and risk factors for conditions like PMS, PCOS, infertility, and menopause-related issues.
✔ Progesterone Metabolites (a-Pregnanediol, b-Pregnanediol) – Evaluates progesterone levels, which are crucial for menstrual cycle regulation, pregnancy, and balancing estrogen.
✔ Androgens (Testosterone, DHEA-S, Androstenedione, 5a-DHT, 5a-Androstanediol, 5b-Androstanediol, Etiocholanolone, Androsterone) – Assesses male and female androgen levels, important for libido, muscle mass, mood, and hair growth/loss patterns.

Adrenal Function & Cortisol Patterns

✔ Cortisol & Cortisone (Free & Metabolized) – Measures both active and metabolized cortisol, providing insight into adrenal function and stress response.
✔ DHEA & DHEA-S – Evaluates adrenal reserve and balance with cortisol, which influences aging, energy, and immune health.

Melatonin (6-OH-Melatonin-Sulfate)

✔ Assesses melatonin production, which impacts sleep quality, circadian rhythm, and immune function.

Organic Acids & Neurotransmitter Metabolites

✔ Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine Metabolites – Provides insight into mood, motivation, and energy levels.
✔ B6 & B12 Markers – Assesses nutrient status important for neurotransmitter production, energy, and detoxification.
✔ Glutathione Marker – Evaluates the body’s antioxidant and detoxification capacity.

Who Can Benefit from the DUTCH Complete® Test?

This test is ideal for those experiencing:
  • Hormonal imbalances (PMS, PCOS, menopause, infertility)
  • Fatigue or chronic stress
  • Sleep disturbances or insomnia
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Low libido
  • Adrenal dysfunction (burnout, HPA axis dysregulation)

The DUTCH Complete® Test offers a detailed, functional approach to hormone testing, helping to identify root causes of imbalances and guiding personalized treatment strategies.

Gut Zoomer

What Does the Gut Zoomer® Test For?

The Gut Zoomer® is an advanced stool test designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of gut health, microbiome diversity, digestion, inflammation, and gut-related immune function. It helps identify imbalances that may contribute to digestive issues, autoimmune conditions, metabolic disorders, and chronic inflammation.

Key Markers Measured in the Gut Zoomer® Test:

Gut Microbiome Analysis (Bacteria, Yeast, & Parasites)

✔ Beneficial Bacteria – Measures key probiotics like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Akkermansia, and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, which support digestion, immune function, and overall health.
✔ Opportunistic & Pathogenic Bacteria – Identifies overgrowth of harmful bacteria, including Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Pseudomonas, and Clostridia, which can contribute to dysbiosis, SIBO, or infections.
✔ Yeast & Fungal Overgrowth – Detects Candida species and other fungi that may contribute to bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and immune dysfunction.
✔ Parasites – Screens for common intestinal parasites like Blastocystis hominis, Dientamoeba fragilis, and Giardia, which can cause chronic digestive issues.

Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut) & Inflammation

✔ Zonulin – A key marker for leaky gut, which occurs when the intestinal lining becomes too permeable, allowing toxins, pathogens, and undigested food particles into the bloodstream.
✔ Calprotectin & Lactoferrin – Measures gut inflammation associated with conditions like IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and food sensitivities.
✔ Secretory IgA (sIgA) – Assesses gut immune function, helping determine if your gut is under stress or has a weakened defense against pathogens.

Digestion & Absorption Markers

✔ Pancreatic Elastase-1 – Evaluates pancreatic enzyme production, which is essential for breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
✔ Steatocrit & Long-Chain Fatty Acids – Measures fat digestion and absorption, helping diagnose pancreatic insufficiency or bile flow issues.
✔ Protein & Carbohydrate Metabolism Markers – Assesses how well the body is breaking down and utilizing nutrients.

Gut-Brain Connection & Metabolic Health

✔ Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) – Indicates gut bacteria’s ability to produce butyrate, acetate, and propionate, which support brain function, immune health, and metabolic regulation.
✔ Neurotransmitter Metabolites – Assesses gut-derived dopamine and serotonin levels, which influence mood, mental clarity, and stress response.

Who Can Benefit from the Gut Zoomer® Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing:

  • Chronic bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation
  • IBS, IBD, Crohn’s, or colitis
  • Leaky gut or food sensitivities
  • Brain fog, mood swings, or anxiety
  • Autoimmune conditions (Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
  • Skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis)
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Low energy or chronic fatigue

Why Choose the Gut Zoomer®?

The Gut Zoomer® is one of the most comprehensive stool tests available, offering a detailed analysis of your gut microbiome, inflammation, digestion, and immune function. It provides actionable insights to help create a personalized plan for optimizing gut health, reducing inflammation, and improving overall wellness.😊

Food Sensitivity

What Does the Vibrant America Food Sensitivity Test Measure?

The Vibrant America Food Sensitivity Test is a comprehensive panel that identifies delayed immune reactions (IgG & IgA) to a wide range of foods, helping to pinpoint foods that may be contributing to chronic inflammation, digestive issues, skin conditions, headaches, fatigue, and more.

Key Markers Measured in the Vibrant America Food Sensitivity Test:
IgG & IgA Food Sensitivities

✔ IgG (Immunoglobulin G) – Measures delayed immune responses to foods, which can cause symptoms hours or days after consumption. These reactions are often linked to gut health issues, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions.
✔ IgA (Immunoglobulin A) – Assesses mucosal immune reactions in the digestive tract, indicating foods that may be triggering gut inflammation, leaky gut, and immune dysfunction.

Comprehensive Food Panel (Up to 209 Foods)

The test screens for sensitivities to a wide range of foods, including:

  • Dairy (cow’s milk, casein, whey, goat’s milk, cheese, yogurt)
  • Gluten & Grains (wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice, quinoa, corn)
  • Legumes (peanuts, soy, lentils, chickpeas)
  • Nuts & Seeds (almonds, walnuts, cashews, sunflower, sesame)
  • Meats & Seafood (beef, chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp, salmon, tuna)
  • Fruits & Vegetables (apples, bananas, berries, nightshades, cruciferous vegetables)
  • Eggs (egg white & yolk separately tested)
  • Herbs & Spices (cinnamon, garlic, turmeric, black pepper)
  • Artificial Additives & Preservatives (food colorings, MSG, sulfites)
Gut & Immune System Connection

Because food sensitivities are often linked to leaky gut and immune dysfunction, the test helps assess whether the immune system is overreacting to certain foods—which may indicate underlying gut permeability (leaky gut syndrome).

Who Can Benefit from the Vibrant America Food Sensitivity Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
  • Chronic digestive issues (bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, IBS)
  • Skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis)
  • Fatigue, brain fog, or headaches
  • Joint pain or inflammation
  • Autoimmune conditions (Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
  • Weight loss resistance or metabolic issues

Why Choose the Vibrant America Food Sensitivity Test?

Unlike traditional allergy tests (which assess IgE-mediated immediate allergic reactions), this test detects delayed hypersensitivity responses, which can be harder to identify without testing. The comprehensive food panel helps create a targeted elimination plan to reduce inflammation, heal the gut, and improve overall health.

Total Tox Burden

What Does the Vibrant America Total Tox Burden Test Measure?

The Total Tox Burden Test from Vibrant America is a comprehensive toxin screening designed to identify toxic exposures that may be affecting your health. This test evaluates levels of heavy metals, environmental toxins, mold mycotoxins, and pesticides/herbicides—all of which can contribute to chronic inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, immune dysfunction, and other health issues.

Key Markers Measured in the Total Tox Burden Test:
Heavy Metals Panel

✔ Tests for 20+ toxic heavy metals, including:

  • Mercury (Hg) – Commonly found in seafood, dental fillings, and industrial pollution.
  • Lead (Pb) – Often found in old pipes, paint, and contaminated water.
  • Arsenic (As) – Linked to contaminated water, rice products, and pesticides.
  • Aluminum (Al) – Commonly found in cookware, deodorants, and vaccines.
  • Cadmium (Cd) – Present in cigarettes, batteries, and industrial waste.
  • Nickel, Tin, Thallium, Cesium, Uranium, and others

Why it matters: Heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time, leading to neurological issues, immune dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue.

Mycotoxins (Mold Toxins) Panel

✔ Tests for 30+ mold mycotoxins, including:

  • Ochratoxin A – Found in moldy grains, coffee, and damp indoor environments.
  • Aflatoxins – Linked to contaminated nuts, grains, and peanuts.
  • Trichothecenes – Commonly found in water-damaged buildings.
  • Gliotoxin & Zearalenone – Produced by toxic mold species and can disrupt immune and hormonal balance.

Why it matters: Chronic mold exposure can contribute to respiratory issues, brain fog, chronic fatigue, sinus infections, skin problems, and immune suppression.

Environmental Toxins Panel

✔ Screens for 39+ environmental chemicals & pollutants, including:

  • Phthalates & BPA – Found in plastics, canned foods, and personal care products.
  • Parabens – Common in cosmetics, lotions, and shampoos.
  • Toluene & Xylene – Present in paints, adhesives, and gasoline fumes.
  • Perchlorate – Affects thyroid function and is found in contaminated water.
  • Styrene & Benzene – Linked to industrial chemicals, plastics, and air pollution.

Why it matters: These chemicals can disrupt hormones, metabolism, brain function, and immune health.

Pesticides & Herbicides Panel

✔ Detects common agricultural toxins, including:

  • Glyphosate (Roundup®) – A widely used herbicide linked to gut dysbiosis, immune suppression, and potential carcinogenic effects.
  • Atrazine & Organophosphates – Found in conventionally grown produce and drinking water.
  • DDT/DDE – A banned pesticide still present in the environment and food chain.

Why it matters: Pesticides have been linked to neurological disorders, hormone disruption, infertility, and autoimmune diseases.

Who Can Benefit from the Total Tox Burden Test?

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
  • Unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or memory issues
  • Hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, or infertility
  • Digestive problems, bloating, or food sensitivities
  • Chronic inflammation, joint pain, or autoimmune conditions
  • Skin issues (eczema, acne, psoriasis)
  • Headaches, migraines, or dizziness
  • Respiratory issues or recurrent sinus infections

Why Choose the Vibrant America Total Tox Burden Test?

✔ Uses cutting-edge technology to detect even low levels of toxins.
✔ Identifies hidden toxic exposures that may be contributing to chronic health issues.
✔ Helps create a targeted detoxification plan to support liver function, cellular repair, and overall health.

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