Test your
Ornithine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Ornithine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Ornithine
Explanation: Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid, which the human body can produce naturally. It plays a key role in helping the liver remove ammonia (a waste product from breaking down proteins) from the body. Ammonia is toxic, so ornithine helps convert it into urea, which is safely removed via urine.
Test purpose: Ornithine is crucial for detoxifying ammonia and maintaining a healthy nitrogen balance in the body. Testing its levels helps monitor liver function and identify problems with protein metabolism that could cause toxic ammonia buildup.
- Detect urea cycle disorders (UCDs): Genetic conditions that affect how the body removes ammonia, thus preventing a toxic buildup.
- Evaluate liver function: Abnormal ornithine levels may suggest liver dysfunction.
- Monitor nutritional status: Ornithine may also be tested in cases of malnutrition or when supplementing amino acids for muscle recovery or metabolic support.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories
An aspect of Liver and Pancreas Health .