Our daily lives expose us to hundreds of toxic chemicals from food, water, household products, personal care products, plastics, and air pollution. Exposure to these environmental toxicants wreaks havoc on normal metabolic processes leading to immune dysfunction, neurological disorders, endocrine disruption, certain types of cancer, and more.
How could you benefit from this test?
Continued and increasing exposure to environmental toxicants poses serious health threats, including:
- ADHD
- Alzheimer disease
- Asthma
- Autism
- Behavioral abnormalities
- Birth defects
- cardiovascular disease
- Cognitive dysfunction
- COPD
- Diabetes
- Endocrine disruption endometriosis
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Immune dysfunction
- Fertility
- Memory disorder
- Humor changes
- nausea and vomiting
- Neurological symptoms
- Obesity
- Parkinson's disease
- Respiratory problems
- Various cancers
Analytes
The TOXDetect profile measures 19 metabolites in the following parent compounds:
- Parent: phthalates. A better understanding of phthalate exposure is provided by measuring five phthalate metabolites. The detection of monoethyl phthalate (MEP), monobutyl phthalate (MBP), mono-2ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP), mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate (MEOHP) and monoisobutyl phthalate (MiBP) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: xylene. Xylene is widely used in industry and medical laboratories. Xylene is mainly released from industrial sources. The detection of 2-3-4 methylhippuric acid (2,-3-,4-MHA) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: Styrene/Ethylbenzene. Styrene is widely used to make plastics and rubber, which are used to make a variety of products, such as insulation, pipes, auto parts, printing cartridges, food containers, and carpet backing. The detection of phenylglyoxylic acid (PGO) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: Benzene. Benzene has been widely used in the past as an industrial solvent; However, due to its toxicity and possible health risks, its use has been reduced. The detection of N-acetylphenylcysteine (NAP) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: acrylonitrile. Exposure to acrylonitrile occurs through the use of products containing acrylonitrile, such as acrylic fiber clothing or carpets, acrylonitrile-based plastics, leaching into food from plastic food containers, and cigarette smoke. Detection of N-acetyl (2-cyanoethyl) cysteine (NACE) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: 1-bromopropane. 1-Bromopropane is an organic solvent used for metal cleaning, foam bonding and dry cleaning. Detection of N-acetyl (propyl) cysteine (NAPR) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: 1,3 butadiene. 1,3 Butadiene is a petrochemical used to produce synthetic rubber used for car and truck tires and is also an environmental toxicant found in automobile exhaust, the combustion of fuels to produce heat or energy, and smoke. of cigarettes. Detection of N-acetyl (3,4-dihydroxybutyl) cysteine (NADB) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: Ethylene oxide, vinyl chloride. Ethylene oxide is a synthetic substance widely used in the production of various chemical products such as plastics, textiles and antifreeze (ethylene glycol). Additionally, ethylene oxide is commonly used as a sterilizing agent for medical equipment. The detection of 2-hydroxyethylmercapturic acid (HEMA) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is one of the most used herbicides in the world. It is commonly used in agriculture and landscaping. Detection of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: pyrethroids. Pyrethroids are widely used in agriculture, household insect control, and veterinary medicine. The detection of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: Organophosphates. Organophosphate pesticides are widely used in agriculture to control pests, as well as in residential settings to control insects and rodents. Detection of diethylphosphate (DEP) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Parent: Triphenyl phosphate. Triphenyl phosphate is commonly used as a flame retardant in consumer products such as furniture, electronics, and textiles. Detection of diphenyl phosphate (DPP) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: Acrylamide. Acrylamide forms when starchy foods, such as potatoes, cereals, and coffee beans, are cooked at high temperatures. Detection of N-acetyl (carbomethyl) cysteine (NAE) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: Perchlorate. Perchlorate is a chemical used in fireworks, sparklers, explosives, and rocket fuel. The detection of perchlorate (PERC) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
- Father: Bisphenol S. Bisphenols are synthetic compounds used in the production of plastics and resins, commonly found in various consumer products, including food and beverage containers, water bottles, thermal receipt papers, dental sealants, toys, cosmetics, and the coating of canned products. The detection of Bispehnol S (BPS) in urine is an indicator of exposure.
Sample reports
The Toxin Detection Profile (TOXDetect) is designed to help identify exposure to environmental toxicants and guide a specific treatment and prevention plan. Our enhanced test report provides results in an easily understandable format, providing practitioners with essential insights and actionable clinical utility for informed decision making.
Key improvements to the report include:
- Summary of high results: highlights elevated environmental toxicants at the beginning of the report for quick reference.
- Improved readability: Results are categorized by environmental toxic class for convenient reference, enhanced by visually intuitive graphical results.
- Complete test results: presents results for all measured toxicants classified into chemical classes, including phthalates, VOCs, pesticides and other important toxicants, for comprehensive analysis.
Detailed interpretations: The revised interpretations from the literature review provide a succinct overview of the toxicant, potential exposure routes, health effects, and insights into its metabolic processes, facilitating comprehensive treatment planning.
