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What is Carboxycitric Acid?

carboxycitric acid

Carboxycitric is a metabolite of yeast/fungi and general indicator of gastrointestinal dysbiosis. This marker is part of the “Organic Acids Test (The Great Plains Laboratory)

Elevated yeast/fungal metabolites indicate overgrowth in the GI tract. Prescription or natural antifungals, along with high potency multi-strain probiotics, may reduce overgrowth.

carboxycitric acid
carboxycitric acid

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