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Do you drink protein shakes several times a week after workouts? Sometimes, protein shakes cause more harm than good.

The Ixcela test reports on a key wellness marker called total indoxyl sulfate (IDS). When tryptophan (an essential amino acid found in protein-dense foods) is not adequately absorbed in the small intestine, excess tryptophan enters the large intestine and converts to indole. IDS is also considered a uremic toxin, and has been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases as well (Gao & Liu, 2017).

Total indoxyl sulfate is one of the 11 key markers assessed in the Ixcela test. When this important metabolite is above optimal levels, personalized nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations are triggered in your report to help you make the appropriate adjustments.

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Reference

Gao, H., & Liu, S. (2017). Role of uremic toxin indoxyl sulfate in the progression of cardiovascular disease. Life Sciences, 185, 23–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2017.07.027