Talatpaşa Laboratories Group Biochemistry Specialist Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var said that functional laboratory tests are important for determining the root causes of diseases and planning the correct treatment.
Stating that functional tests are designed to identify certain metabolic areas that may cause problems in the organism, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var said, “Functional medicine physicians see factors such as genetics, hormonal changes and lifestyle among the potential causes of diseases and plan their treatments by regulating these factors, replacing deficiencies and correcting the underlying root causes. Functional medicine appointments are much more in-depth than typical outpatient appointments. “It includes a detailed introduction and a series of specialized laboratory tests to comprehensively review how well your body is performing,” he said.
Stating that functional tests reveal a person's health status in detail, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var said, “Each patient has his or her own unique biochemistry, genetics and health condition. “These tests help achieve optimal health by determining the target points of treatments to bring the imbalanced systems back to normal,” he said.
THE FIRST STEP IS TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE CAUSE
"The first step to take when you do not feel well is to find out what the reason is," said Prof. Dr. Ahmet Var continued: “You think you are doing everything right, but do you still have difficulty losing weight? Are you tired all the time? Are you suffering from low libido? There may be many factors that cause these symptoms. There is only so much information your body can tell you, so it's important to get tested and uncover the root of the problem. Functional medicine testing refers to a set of tests and assessment methods used to evaluate your body's functions and understand your health status. “Such tests help the physician to holistically understand the person's general health status, achieve early detection and prevention of diseases, and prepare personalized treatment.”
GIVES DETAILED INFORMATION
Biochemistry Specialist Prof. noted that functional laboratory tests are very effective in determining imbalances and problem areas in the body. Dr. Ahmet Var gave the following information: “These tests include a wide range of pathogenic, nutritional and biochemical markers in different systems and cover a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Autoimmunity, cardiovascular issues, infertility, food allergies and intolerances, Gut health (e.g. bloating, acid reflux, indigestion, IBS, IBD, SIBO, leaky gut, Chron's, Hormonal imbalances, thyroid, adrenals, menopause, metabolic conditions, skin There are many different types of tests, but your functional medicine practitioner will be able to recommend the panels that are right for you depending on your condition, symptoms, and budget. Intestinal health tests: may ask for different tests such as micronutrient test, metabolic tests, methylation panel, genetic tests, organic acid test, omega balance tests and functional tests for cardiovascular health.
Prof. Dr. Finally, Ahmet Var said, “Functional laboratories are a very valuable tool in the hands of functional medicine practitioners. They help practitioners take a deeper, more holistic view of the body. This preventative approach helps patients seeking answers about their health. "For people in the disease process, more definitive answers and hopes can be obtained through functional medicine laboratory analysis," he said.