A metabolic intermediate of amino acid breakdown.
Beta-aminoisobutyric acid is a minor amino acid produced when the body breaks down thymine, one of the building blocks of DNA, and the amino acid valine. It is normally passed out in urine, and blood levels are usually low.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. Levels are influenced by genetics and metabolism, and some people naturally excrete more. It is read for context within the wider panel rather than as a stand alone test of any single condition.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
| Group | Adult fasting plasma range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 to 5 µmol/L |
Amino acid ranges vary by laboratory and method. They are best read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile, not in isolation.
Genetic differences, recent protein intake, fasting state, and time of day affect the result. A fasting morning sample gives the most reliable reading.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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