NutrEval FMV

Overview

The NutrEval FMV is a comprehensive test from Genova Diagnostics that provides a deep dive into your nutritional status. By analyzing over 125 biomarkers from blood and urine samples, this profile assesses your body's functional requirements for more than 40 essential nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. It's designed to uncover underlying nutritional imbalances that may be contributing to chronic health concerns.

Key Benefits

• Provides a comprehensive analysis of your nutritional status.
• Identifies specific needs for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids.
• Evaluates areas of metabolic concern, including methylation, toxic exposure, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress.
• Offers personalized recommendations for nutrient supplementation based on your unique biochemistry.
• Helps guide dietary and lifestyle interventions for optimized health and wellness.

What's Tested

The NutrEval FMV evaluates a wide array of biomarkers to provide a complete picture of your nutritional health. This includes:

• Organic Acids (Urine): Markers for malabsorption, dysbiosis, cellular energy production, neurotransmitter metabolism, and detoxification capacity.
• Amino Acids (Urine): A panel of 40 amino acids to assess protein digestion, nutrient cofactor needs, and oxidative stress.
• Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids (RBC): Analysis of Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids, as well as saturated and monounsaturated fats to evaluate inflammatory balance and cardiovascular risk.
• Oxidative Stress Markers: Measures of key antioxidants like glutathione and CoQ10, alongside markers of oxidative damage.
• Elemental Markers (Blood): Direct measurement of essential nutrient elements and exposure to toxic heavy metals like lead and mercury.

Who Should Order

This test is ideal for individuals experiencing a range of health issues where nutritional status is a suspected factor. This includes those with mood disorders, cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions like insulin resistance, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, or those simply seeking to optimize their diet and athletic performance. It is particularly useful for patients with complex chronic conditions where identifying root causes is essential.

How It Works

The NutrEval FMV requires a first-morning-void urine sample and a blood draw, which can be performed at a certified lab. The collection kit is conveniently shipped directly to your home and includes detailed instructions for sample collection. After you collect your samples, you will ship them to the Genova Diagnostics lab using the prepaid shipping materials provided. Your healthcare provider will receive the results in approximately 14 days and will schedule a consultation to review the findings and create a personalized health plan.