Description

Precision Nutrient Testing for Personalized Health Care

The ION Profile is a comprehensive functional nutrition assessment that measures over 125 key nutrient biomarkers and metabolic ratios. It is designed to uncover nutritional imbalances and metabolic dysfunctions that may be contributing to complex chronic conditions, fatigue, cognitive decline, mood disorders, immune dysfunction, and more.

With its broad scope and clinical relevance, the ION Profile helps practitioners develop precise, personalized nutrition and lifestyle protocols to address root causes—not just symptoms.

What the ION Profile Measures

The ION Profile evaluates essential nutrients, metabolic intermediates, oxidative stress markers, and toxic elements through advanced testing of blood and urine specimens.

Key Categories Assessed

  • Amino Acids & Protein Metabolism
  • Essential Fatty Acids & Lipid Balance
  • Organic Acids & Mitochondrial Function
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Neurotransmitter Metabolites
  • Oxidative Stress & Antioxidant Capacity
  • Detoxification & Environmental Exposures

Highlighted Biomarkers Include

Neurotransmitter & Brain Function Markers

  • 5-HIAA, HVA, MHPG, GABA, VMA
  • Tryptophan/LNAA Ratio, Kynurenic/Quinolinic Ratio
  • Glutamic Acid / Glutamine Ratio

Mitochondrial & Energy Metabolism

  • Citric Acid, α-Ketoglutaric Acid, Malic Acid, Succinic Acid
  • Pyruvic Acid, Lactic Acid, Fumaric Acid

Vitamins & Antioxidants

  • Vitamin A, β-Carotene, 25-OH Vitamin D
  • a-Tocopherol, γ-Tocopherol, CoQ10
  • Glutathione, Xanthurenic Acid

Amino Acids & Nitrogen Balance

  • Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine (BCAAs)
  • Methionine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine
  • Sarcosine, Cystathionine, Ornithine

🧬 Fatty Acid Profiles

  • Omega-3 Index, % Omega-6, % Omega-9
  • AA/EPA Ratio, LA/DGLA Ratio, Trans Fatty Acids
  • GLA, DHA, DGLA, EPA, Nervonic, Palmitic, Stearic Acid

Toxin & Detox Markers

  • Arsenic, Lead, Mercury, Cadmium
  • D-Arabinitol, Orotic Acid, Oxalic Acid
  • Lipid Peroxides, 8-OHdG (oxidative DNA damage marker)

Minerals & Trace Elements

  • Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Manganese

Clinical Applications

The ION Profile is a powerful tool for identifying root causes in patients with:

  • Chronic fatigue or burnout
  • Mood and cognitive disorders (depression, anxiety, ADHD)
  • Metabolic dysfunction and weight issues
  • Gastrointestinal concerns and dysbiosis
  • Hormonal imbalance and immune issues
  • Oxidative stress and detoxification challenges

Who Should Consider the ION Profile?

  • Patients with chronic or unexplained symptoms
  • Those seeking personalized nutrition and lifestyle planning
  • Individuals with high stress, burnout, or brain fog
  • Athletes and performers aiming for peak health optimization
  • Clinicians practicing functional, integrative, or preventive medicine

What You Get

  • Comprehensive lab report with 125+ biomarkers and functional ratios
  • Clinically actionable insights
  • Personalized nutritional and lifestyle recommendations
  • Easy-to-read format for patients and practitioners

Simple Collection. Life-Changing Insight.

The ION Profile is completed through a fasting blood draw and urine collection. It's a non-invasive, high-yield diagnostic test used by leading integrative and functional medicine providers worldwide.