D-Arabinitol
D-arabinitol is a sugar alcohol produced by several yeasts of the genus Candida, including Candida albicans, C. tropicalis and C. parapsilosis. The body itself mainly produces the mirror form, L-arabinitol. D-arabinitol is measured in urine.
What D-arabinitol indicates
D-arabinitol from the gut is absorbed into the blood and excreted by the kidneys. The urine value – usually expressed relative to L-arabinitol or creatinine – therefore shows how metabolically active Candida yeasts are in the body, not just whether they are present.
Low D-arabinitol – what does it mean?
A low value speaks against relevant metabolic activity of arabinitol-producing yeasts. Species that do not produce D-arabinitol, such as Candida glabrata and C. krusei, are not detected by this value.
Raised D-arabinitol – what does it mean?
A raised value points to increased colonisation or activity of Candida yeasts, often in the gut, for example after antibiotics. Together with the yeast findings in stool a more complete picture emerges.
The interpretation is given in your report.
Also known as: d-arabinitol, arabinitol, arabitol, candida urine test, yeasts
Contexts in which this value is measured
- Bloating
- Cravings for sweets
- Recurrent fungal infections
- Exhaustion
- After taking antibiotics
Analyses that include this value
Reference ranges and how your personal value is to be read are set out in your findings report. You discuss the findings with a practitioner or doctor from the ORY expert network.