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New Environmental Medicine Tests Now Available

Posted on June 30, 2011
Archive : June 2011
Category : News


We are excited to announce that Metametrix have developed some more cutting edge functional tests covering Environmental Medicine - a topic that we will be hearing a lot more about over the next few years.
Metametrix are clearly at the forefront of this fieldand these tests are now available to order online from Nutrition Geeks.


New Metametrix Tests Available!

BPA

Analytes Measured:

Bisphenol A (BPA)
Triclosan
4-Nonylphenol

BPA

BPA studies have been linked to obesity, neurological development delays in infants, thyroid disruption, developmental issues of sexual organs in infants, and sexual dysfunction in adults.

The Bisphenol A Profile can help identify exposure to the common endocrine disruptors BPA, triclosan, & 4-nonylphenol. Bisphenol A is found mostly in plastics labeled with the recycling codes 3or 7.

Triclosan

Triclosanis an anti-microbial and preservative agent used in personal care products such as toothpaste, shaving cream, and hand soaps. Exposure occurs from use of these products in the home. Triclosan bioaccumulates in the body and is considered to block thyroid activity affecting metabolism and thyroid hormone signaling

4-Nonylphenol

Often used as a surfactant, 4-nonylphenol is found in industrial detergents, foaming agents, dispersants, and emulsifiers. Most exposure is through the skin. 4-Nonylphenol is also an endocrine disruptor.

Evaluate levels of these endocrine disruptors with the Bisphenol A Profile to determine if avoidance and detoxification are needed

More information on the BPA test

Organophosphates Profile

Analytes Measured:

Dimethylphosphate (DMP)

Dimethylthiophosphate (DMTP)

Dimethyldithiophosphate (DMDTP)

Diethylphosphate (DEP)

Diethylthiophosphate (DETP)

Diethyldithiophosphate (DEDTP)

The Organophosphates Profile can help identify a patient's prolonged exposure to organophosphate pesticides that have been shown to cause serious health problems.

Organophosphates can be hazardous to the neurological development of children and babies in the womb, producing lower IQs.(1) Other health effects include chronic fatigue, asthma, wheeze, immune system disorders, impaired memory, disorientation, depression, irritability, flu-like symptoms, and may increase risk of cancer and Alzheimer's disease

More information on the Organophospahtes Test

Furthermore, Metametrix have put together some fantastic combination tests:

BPA + Phthalates + Parabens + Organophosphates (Test # 1763)

BPA + Phthalaes + Parabens (Test # 1764)


These tests are now available to order onine at www.nutritiongeeks.co.uk

 
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