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3-Methylhistidine
3-Methylhistidine
Explanation: 3-Methylhistidine is a molecule that comes from the breakdown of proteins. Proteins are essential for the body to maintain and regenerate itself.
Test purpose:
- Measure muscle protein breakdown: High levels can mean the body is breaking down more muscle than usual; eating meat or fish shortly before the test can also raise them a little.
- It helps assess if the body is losing too much muscle, especially in people with malnutrition or critical illness, and may help show whether you are getting enough protein.
- Evaluate exercise effects: Assess how exercise impacts muscle health and recovery.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, UCSF Health, MedlinePlus
An aspect of Muscle Health.