Stool Profile + Health Coaching Consult

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Your gastrointestinal tract houses a second brain called the microbiome. If you haven’t heard by now, the microbiome is a hot area in medical research, and for good cause! The GI tract plays a role in over 80% of the immune system, and newer literature suggests it communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve. An imbalance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria can be associated with various digestive disorders and even autoimmune conditions. If there are too many bad bacteria in the GI tract (dysbiosis), they can influence the terrain of the microbiome in a negative way.

In recent years, there has been many discoveries in the gastrointestinal microbiome. Even today, the microbiome is being researched heavily as a target for many therapies. Using advanced technology, the GI Map Stool Analysis evaluates the DNA of the organisms living inside the gut. The GI Map is an at-home, one-day stool test that only requires one sample. It is a comprehensive collection of  digestive, immune, and inflammatory markers.

Pathogens such as bad bacteria, yeast or even parasites are tested in this profile. If you or someone you know is experiencing chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, leaky gut (intestinal permeability) that could lead to inflammation or brain fog, or food sensitivities, the GI Map may be the test for you!

Many times, these issues can be traced back to microbiome imbalances or pathogens. Furthermore, a profile such as this offers integrative and functional medicine practitioners valuable data to offer superior treatment.