Test your
Sarcosine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Sarcosine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Sarcosine
Explanation: Sarcosine is a natural substance in the body that plays a significant role in metabolism of creatine, a molecule important for energy production in muscles and the brain. It is also involved in the production of glycine, another amino acid that helps build proteins. Sarcosine is found in small amounts in foods like meat, eggs, and dairy, and it can also be made in the body.
Test purpose:
- Detect metabolic conditions such as sarcosinemia, a rare genetic condition where the body cannot properly break down sarcosine.
- Assess amino acid metabolism: Sarcosine plays a role in the body’s processing of amino acids like glycine.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories
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