In [MiMi Revealed · Fundamentals 3] (The Truth About Sub-health: Poor Metabolism Is the Real Culprit), we uncovered the relationship between abnormal metabolism and sub-health, as well as the potential threats that a long-term sub-health state poses to the body. So then, in the face of problems such as frequent exhaustion, unexplained weight fluctuations and increasingly poor skin, how can you tell whether your metabolism has really "gone on strike"? Let's hear the experts' tips!
Metabolite Testing: Unveiling Your "Body Engine"
By testing the metabolites in the body, we can gain a comprehensive understanding of our metabolic status. This is akin to judging whether an engine runs smoothly and whether fuel is fully combusted by checking a car's exhaust emissions. Simply put, metabolite testing is like giving your "body engine" a thorough physical examination to see whether it is running efficiently.
High-Throughput Spectroscopy:
The "Super Detective" That Unveils Metabolites
High-throughput spectroscopy is the "super detective" of metabolomics, helping us comprehensively detect all metabolites in the body. The most commonly used are nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry (MS). NMR technology, with its robustness, reliability and excellent reproducibility, has become a capable assistant in metabolomics research. Like an experienced detective, it precisely reveals every detail inside the body, ensuring we do not miss any important clue.
Quoted from Expert Consensus on the Application of Metabolomics in Precision Health Management
Urine: The "Gold Standard Sample" for Metabolite Testing
In metabolite testing used to explore and explain the pathological mechanisms of disease, commonly used clinical samples include blood, urine, tissue, feces, cells, cerebrospinal fluid, lymph, saliva, amniotic fluid and bile. Because it is non-invasive and easy to collect, urine has become one of the most favored samples. Urine is not only a "barometer" of health; the changes in its metabolites are also more pronounced, allowing it to reflect subtle changes in the body earlier. Urine metabolomics is widely regarded as one of the most promising testing approaches in health management, and the status of urine metabolite testing in health management is becoming increasingly prominent.
Metabolite testing is a powerful tool for revealing the state of the body's metabolism, and urine metabolomics is the "star player" among them — non-invasive, convenient and highly sensitive, it has become a "dazzling pearl" in health management. Next, we will take an in-depth look at just how remarkable urine metabolites are, how to use the vast information in urine to detect potential health problems as early as possible, and how to use this information to develop personalized health management plans. Stay tuned, and let's explore more of the mysteries of metabolism and health together!
