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Metabolomic Fingerprinting

Meaning

Metabolomic Fingerprinting is an advanced diagnostic technique that involves the high-throughput, quantitative analysis of the entire complement of small molecule metabolites—the metabolome—present in a biological sample, such as blood or urine. This technique provides a real-time, functional snapshot of an individual’s current physiological state, capturing the immediate output of genetic expression, cellular activity, and environmental influences, including diet and the gut microbiome. In hormonal health, it is a powerful tool for identifying subtle metabolic dysfunctions, such as insulin resistance or altered steroid hormone breakdown pathways, long before they manifest as overt disease.