Amino Acids Testing
Learning Objectives
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As you work through the materials, your goals by the end will be to:
- Understand the various and diverse function of amino acids in the body, so that you can help your clients to achieve total wellness and optimal health.
- Understand the impact of vitamin deficiencies on amino acid metabolism in the body, so you can support your client in making targeted diet and lifestyle changes.
- Know how to assess amino acid status via the use of amino acid testing, so that you can correct imbalances and monitor clients for improvement.
- Know which lab tests are appropriate for assessing amino acid status and how to order the tests for clients.
- Understand how to interpret various amino acids lab tests and be able to identify the needed nutrients to correct any imbalances in amino acid status.
- Be familiar with the case studies presented involving amino acids imbalance; know how to recognize and address similar issues in your own clients.