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VMA
Elevated in pheochromocytoma and neuroblastoma
Also known as: Vanillylmandelic Acid
Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
1.0 – 7.0 mg/24hr
Optimal Range
2.0 – 6.0 mg/24hr
Catecholamine metabolite
Related Conditions
Pheochromocytoma
High
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
🍎 Food
Generally not clinically significant
Context matters
🧘 Stress
Manage stress; episodic catecholamine surges affect metabolites
Supportive only; evaluate cause
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When High
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Magnesium modulates sympathetic tone
Magnesium glycinate 300 mg/day Evening
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Should we evaluate for pheochromocytoma with plasma metanephrines? Plasma metanephrines are more sensitive
- Is low VMA clinically relevant or just dietary? Usually not actionable
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