Test your
Hydroxyproline
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Hydroxyproline?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Hydroxyproline
Explanation: Hydroxyproline is a special type of amino acid that is important for making collagen, the main protein in skin, bones, tendons, muscles and connective tissues. Collagen provides structure and strength to these parts of the body, helping to keep them strong and flexible. When collagen is broken down, hydroxyproline is released into the blood and urine.
Test purpose: Testing for hydroxyproline helps doctors evaluate how well collagen is being produced or broken down, which is crucial for understanding the health of bones, skin, and connective tissues. It can also help detect bone loss, connective tissue damage, or metabolic imbalances.
- Assess collagen breakdown: High levels in the blood or urine may suggest excessive collagen breakdown, which can occur in bone or connective tissue conditions.
- Detect bone conditions like osteoporosis (weak bones) or Paget’s disease can cause elevated hydroxyproline levels.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, UCSF Health, Mount Sinai, ARUP Laboratories
An aspect of Cell and Tissue Health .