Why test gastrointestinal (GI) function?
Improved digestion and absorption of nutrients means that your body will get more out of the foods you eat. Increasing beneficial bacteria and eliminating pathogenic bacteria, yeast, and fungi can help eliminate GI disorders. A healthy GI system reduces chronic, systemic inflammation and improves immune system function.
What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction?
- Heart burn/acid reflux
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Gas and bloating
- Fatigue
- Mood swings/depression
- Headaches
- Brain fog
Gastrointestinal disorders include:
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Food allergies and food sensitivities
What do you test for?
- Beneficial bacteria
- Pathogenic organisms – bacteria, fungi, yeast, parasites, and worms
- Digestion
- Absorption
- Inflammation
- Immunology
- Beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) – these provide sustenance for beneficial bacteria
- pH
- Blood and red blood cells
To schedule an appointment to discuss gastrointestinal health testing, call our office at (480) 883-7240.
