This test measures whether any sections of mtDNA have been damaged and how many. Sections of missing DNA is called a deletion, and a well-researched marker for oxidative stress is the 4977 deletion. This test uses the number of copies of this 4977 deletion to assess how extensive the oxidative stress is. The damage is reversible – once impaired mitochondria have been removed, new healthy mitochondria can replace them
- With a simple finger prick, this test helps determine the most appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- For example, in sports, overtraining can damage mitochondria. The test can guide how to adjust training intensity to remove damaged mitochondria and create healthy ones
- There are many reasons for oxidative stress, but if it has begun to effect mitochondrial DNA, it can be a serious condition that needs to be addressed before further progression.
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