12/02/2024
Here are my GI Map stool test results. I’ll explain what we found and which symptoms I had been experienced that may be linked to these findings. 1. Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria that when overgrown can cause a lot of issues long term. Symptoms that I have experienced that may be linked to h pylori are bloating, loss of appetite, acid reflux, unintentional weight loss, and dark colored stools. I also had a virulence factor that makes it dig itself deeper into the gut lining. It also had 3 antibiotic resistant genes that’ll make it nearly impossible to treat with traditional antibiotics. Long term it can result in stomach ulcers, tumors, and cancer. 2. Giardia is a small parasitic germ that can live in the gut. The symptoms I experienced that may correlate are fatigue, malaise, weight loss, loss of appetite, gas, and bloating. Long term it can really compromise the immune system and cause worsening GI symptoms. 3. Citrobacter spp. is a bacteria when overgrown can cause a lot of sumptoms. The only symptom that might correlate was stronger smelling urine. Long term it can make me prone to bacteria infections and compromise my immune system. 4. Methanobacteriaceae is a archaea that when overgrowth can cause excess methane gas production. The symptoms I had that may correlate are bloating and gas. Long term this can lead to leaky gut and IBS. 5. Elastase-1 is an enzyme in the pancreas that helps break down food. This shows that I am not breaking down food as well as I could be. Symptoms that I had that may correlate are bloating, gas, and weight loss. Long term this can lead to malnutrition and digestive issues. All these tests are great to know because I can monitor my symptoms and overall well being as I balance out the environment of my gut. This will empower me to continue to achieve my long term goals of feeling good, strengthening my body, and extending longevity. I’ll go into detail about all the other measurements on this test another day. I’ll be able to run this test on future clients once I graduate.👌🏼🤘🏼