Succinic Acid, Urine Unit Converter

Succinic acid (succinate) is a dicarboxylic acid that serves as a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle, the central pathway for cellular energy production in mitochondria.

In addition to being produced by human cells, succinic acid is also generated by gut bacteria during fermentation of dietary fibers and can arise from bacterial metabolism of amino acids like glutamine, methionine, valine, and leucine.

Urinary succinic acid is measured as part of comprehensive organic acid testing and reflects both mitochondrial function and gut microbial activity.

Succinic acid is produced in the mitochondria of cells throughout the body as part of the Krebs cycle. It is also generated by gut bacteria (particularly Bacteroides and Prevotella species) during fermentation of dietary fibers and metabolism of amino acids.