Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time. Derived from laboratory results. This score or index is not an FDA-cleared test. It aids clinician-directed assessment and is not a stand-alone diagnosis.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Branched Chain Amino Acids testing
- Gut microbial BCAA production capacity tracking
- protein fermentation metabolite assessment
What is Branched Chain Amino Acids?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's capacity to produce branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs - leucine, isoleucine, valine) through fermentation. Derived from BCAA synthesis pathway gene abundance detected by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Branched Chain Amino Acids important?
Microbially produced BCAAs may contribute to circulating BCAA levels, which have complex relationships with metabolic health. Elevated microbial BCAA production may reflect excessive colonic protein fermentation. This metric adds a functional dimension to understanding your gut's protein metabolism activity.
What insights will I get?
Your gut BCAA production capacity provides insight into microbial protein fermentation patterns in your colon. Interpreted alongside other protein metabolism markers (protein breakdown capacity, ammonia), it may help identify whether your microbiome balance favors carbohydrate or protein fermentation.
.svg)
.avif)
.avif)
