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Hippuric acid
Hippuric acid
Explanation: Hippuric acid is formed in the body when certain food components, like phenols from tea, wine, and fruit juices, are broken down. This process aids in detoxifying benzoic acid, which is then excreted in the urine as hippuric acid.
Test Purpose:
- Assess liver and kidney function by evaluating the body's ability to detoxify certain substances like benzoic acid.
- Monitor exposure to environmental toxins like toluene, as elevated hippuric acid levels can indicate such exposure.