Report Interpretation

In Opti-Med test reports, metabolizer status indicates how quickly your body processes medications.

Here's a detail phenotypes of drug metabolism categorized as poor metabolizers, intermediate metabolizers, extensive metabolizers (normal), or ultra-rapid metabolizers.

• Poor Metabolizers

These individuals have little to no enzyme activity, resulting in very slow drug metabolism. This can lead to ineffective activation of pro-drugs or delayed clearance of active drugs, potentially causing higher drug levels in the body and an increased risk of side effects.

• Intermediate Metabolizers

People in this group have reduced enzyme activity compared to normal. They may metabolize drugs more slowly, which can lead to elevated drug levels and a greater likelihood of side effects.

• Extensive Metabolizers (normal)

These individuals have typical enzyme activity and metabolize drugs at the expected rate. They usually respond well to standard medication dosages. Most people fall into this category.

• Ultra-rapid Metabolizers

These individuals have significantly increased enzyme activity, allowing them to process drugs very quickly. This can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications, especially pro-drugs, or lead to adverse effects due to rapid conversion into active metabolites or accelerated drug clearance.