GI Mapping – Gut Testing

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The GI Map Stool test (we call it “GI – Microbial Assay Plus”) is one of the newest gut tests on the market and we believe it is the gold standard for gut testing.

Research indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors on health, including digestive, immune, metabolic and neuroendocrine functions.

GI Map testing can often be the key to addressing your symptoms by getting to the root cause of your health issues.

Who Should Have the GI-Map Stool test done?

Almost every person can benefit from a GI Map gut health assessment. If you are looking to achieve optimal health or you are frustrated that another diagnosis doesn’t seem to give you the information you need, the GI Map test would be beneficial.

Conditions where GI-Map testing can support you:

Autoimmune diseases
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Digestive complaints, diarrhoea or constipation
Brain fog
Inflammatory conditions
Skin problems like acne and psoriasis
Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
Diabetes and weight loss issues

The Benefits of the GI-Map Test

What’s great about this stool test is that it works efficiently, screening the body for commensal (good) and pathogenic (bad) bacteria, parasites, fungi, opportunistic pathogens, and viruses – all of which have a negative impact on your body and overall health.

The GI-Map is unique in the field of comprehensive stool testing. It relies exclusively on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more, by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested. This means that it identifies the micro-organism’s DNA, so if its located in your gut, it will be reflected in the test.

What does the GI Map test assess?

I have been using this test in clinic very successfully because it looks at many functional markers which include:

Calprotectin – a measure of inflammation in the gut.

Pancreatic elastase – a measure of enzyme activity. How good your enzyme levels are at digesting and absorbing food.

Secretory IgA – a measure of your ‘reactivity to food’. It is your first line of defense. It is a marker for food intolerances.

Zonulin – a measure of the degree of “leaky gut” which is your intestinal permeability.

B-glucaronidase – a marker of estrogen clearance. Measures the level of re-circulating toxins and oestrogen between the gut and liver

Steatocrit – a measure of fat absorption

Anti-gliadin IgA – this a measure of gluten intolerance. Often if high, further testing is required.

The GI Map stool test also lists lots of bacteria that are pathogenic, opportunistic (lives in the gut but shouldn’t be in high amounts) and beneficial. H.Pylori, candida and worms are also measured.

View an example of the comprehensive sample report.

How to order your test?

Steps to ordering your GI Map test:

Find the underlying cause of your digestive issues including IBS, diarrhea, constipation, reflux and bloating by organizing a test kit with Rachel Doherty Nutritionist.

1. Book your initial consultation in person or via Zoom.

2. Following your initial consultation, a test kit will be sent to your home.

3. The GI Map test is done by yourself, in the privacy of your home as a stool sample, which is then sent to the lab in the provided post kit. Samples should be sent Mon – Wed to avoid being in transit over the weekend.

4. GI Map results take approximately 2-3 weeks.

5. Once your practitioner has analysed the results, a follow up consultation (1 hour) will be organised to discuss the results and a protocol including dietary modifications will be provided.

Is it time to get some answers about your gut health? Are you ready to explore a large piece of your health puzzle?

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