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GI Testing

GI TestingGI Testing and Food Sensitivity Testing seem to be all the rage these days, but there’s a good reason for this. Scientific studies have pointed out the utmost importance of a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Having a healthy and properly balanced gut microbiome has a significant impact on your immune system and is vital to staying healthy.

As more research is conducted, the outcomes are the same; an unhealthy gut microbiome is closely associated with a variety of adverse health conditions and diseases such as:

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Compromised immune system
  • Celiac Disease and other malabsorption disorders
  • Leaky gut syndrome
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Blood sugar fluctuation problems
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Diabetes
  • Weight gain and obesity
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Acid reflux/heartburn
  • Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders

Why is GI Testing Important?

Microbiota is the collection of microbes that inhabit your body, both inside and out, and which have a significant impact on your health and how your body functions. The human body usually carries as many as 1,000 species of microbial organisms on it or in it. Everything that you eat, drink and come into contact with affects the composition of the microbiota. Even stress levels can influence this make-up. Other factors that contribute are gender, geography, overall health status, and age.

Because the immune system is so greatly impacted by the state of gut health, when the microbiome becomes weakened, health becomes compromised. Gi Testing identifies where and what the imbalances are in the biome so that those issues can be addressed.

There are different things that cause the gut microbiome to get out of whack. One of the most common is diet. The Standard American Diet consists largely of starches, sugars, and bad fats and is the biggest culprit in gut dysbiosis. Additionally, today’s society exposes us to toxins, chemicals, pesticides, and other harmful substances through all different sources. Oftentimes, a breakdown of the immune system can be closely linked to the gut microbiome.

The microbiome also affects the metabolic rate, which is the rate at which metabolism occurs in a living organism. Metabolism is a biochemical process that determines how quickly the body converts calories into energy. The basal metabolic rate is your resting rate. Problems such as an underactive thyroid, adrenal fatigue, stress, and lack of sleep will all affect the metabolic rate. Therefore, a healthy microbiome is crucial and affects not only digestion, but also mood, cognitive function, the rate at which we age, and the immune system.

The Enteric Nervous System

The Enteric Nervous system is located in the digestive tract and is the link between digestion and mood and health. It basically releases enzymes that break down food and it controls blood flow for nutrient absorption and elimination. For people who have IBS and other digestive issues, the irritation that is occurring can actually cause mood swings by sending signals to the central nervous system. There is a much higher percentage of anxiety and depression in people with IBS and GI tract disorders. As much as 40% of the population suffers from some type of gastrointestinal disorder in their life. GI Testing can be beneficial to pinpoint exactly where the problem lies so that it can be treated accurately.

GI Effects Test by Genova Diagnostics

The GI Effects Comprehensive Profile is an innovative stool test that measures biomarkers of GI function and performance of the microbiome in your gut. This cutting-edge test helps to provide insight into your gut health and your overall health. Once specific issues are identified, more accurate and targeted treatment plans can be implemented in your individual health plan.

Additionally, this testing will indicate whether or not there are harmful pathogens present in your gut and will show imbalances between commensal and beneficial bacteria. Any other risk factors related to the microbiome will also be indicated through this test.

Comprehensive stool diagnostics provide an effective tool for gaining insight for those patients who are experiencing digestive issues, abnormalities, or other autoimmune conditions, and may well begin the recovery process once properly diagnosed and treated. The GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile is just one of many tools used here in the treatment of patients suffering from compromised gut health and its related conditions.

Renewed Vitality also offers food sensitivity testing for those patients who may have food sensitivities or allergies. Click here to learn more about the ALCAT test. 

Free Phone Consultation with our New Patient Coordinator

Renewed Vitality is a place of hope. Our knowledgeable providers are experts in their field and take the time to find the underlying causes of hormonal imbalances and illness. We will work with you using proven, scientific-based technology, in a warm and compassionate environment, to help you restore your health so that you can live a life of vitality and wellness.

Please contact our New Patient Coordinator for your Free Phone Consultation. She can answer any questions or concerns that you may have and give you additional information about our providers, our protocols and fees, what is covered by insurance and what is not, and any other details you may need. She can also get you booked for your first appointments, if you decide we are a good fit for you. There are no obligations to book an appointment.

Please call 214-740-4703  to learn more, or complete the form below, and we will contact you. We would love to hear from you!

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Renewed Vitality
1702 N. Collins Blvd., Suite 190, Richardson, Texas, 75080.
New Patients Call: (214) 740-4703
Current Patients: (214) 389-1233
Fax: (214) 389-1230

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RENEWED VITALITY of DALLAS TX IS AN IDEAL CHOICE TO FIND RELIEF FROM WEIGHT GAIN, MENOPAUSE, ANDROPAUSE, LOSS OF ENERGY, THYROID DISORDERS, AND MANY TYPES OF HORMONE IMBALANCES. VERY SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES TREATING CHRONIC FATIGUE & FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC VIRAL SYNDROMES, AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES ARE ALSO TYPICAL.

 

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