Episode 278: Case Study - Gio's Gut Panel Results Are In!
Over the years my podcast co-host, Gio, has struggled with many of the same issues you have.
Stubborn weight, constipation, gas, bloating, acne, PMDD, fatigue...
And while we've made incredible strides over the years simply by making tweaks to her nutrition and lifestyle, much like me, there was that last 15% of symptoms that just wouldn't budge.
It's usually at this point - when you've altered the diet, brought more consistency to your workouts, have tried various supplements - that I recommend ditching the more general advice, stop playing the trial-and-error game, and just get some clear cut answers about what your body is doing.
Hence: The GI Map.
This is the most comprehensive gut panel on the market, helping us see exactly what's going on in there.
It tells us your balance of good and bad bacteria, reveals the presence of parasites, fungi, worms, and viruses, and tells us a lot about your digestive function as a whole: is your gut inflamed, is your immune system run down or revved too far up, are you producing enough stomach acid and enzymes to break down your food well, do you have absorption issues, is your detox on the fritz.
This test is the first place I start with almost anyone dealing with stubborn symptoms because there isn't any system in the body that isn't directly impacted by your gut.
Imbalanced hormones? Your estrobolome (genes within the gut microbiome responsible for metabolizing estrogen) could be to blame. Detox issues? You might not be clearing toxins through your stool. Adrenal fatigue? Your body might be fighting chronic infections, driving up stress.
I'll be honest, because of its comprehensive nature, it is not a cheap test. You're looking at close to $350 out of pocket since most insurance providers won't cover it.
Which is why, before you invest in testing, I thought it would be helpful for you to see exactly what the test looks like, what the markers tell us, and what a healing protocol might look like based on your results.
So take a listen to today's episode as we go over Gio's results, what they mean in relation to her symptoms, and what steps I recommend for her based on the picture the GI map is painting for us. You can follow along with her labs below.
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