Stomach circulating constantly, swollen, diarrhea, constant flatulence?  Using modern gut labarotary analysis we can identify the root issues and correct them.

HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

The digestive system is central to health. More than half of the defense cells are located in the gut, so it is an important part of the body's ability to defend against various pathogens. Many suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms such as edema, constipation, chronic diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel disease. Some symptoms may be caused by a tumor or cancer.

THE WHOLE LENGTH OF THE INTESTINES

The intestine is 7.5 meters and its inner walls are full of folds and small protrusions - villi. The total area of ​​intestinal mucosa is 300 m2 and thus it is our largest area with a direct connection to the outside world. A person has time to enjoy about 65 tons of food and 50,000 liters of fluids in their lifetime. From food, the body gets the trace elements and vitamins it needs thanks to the action of intestines and digestive enzymes. For this reason, chronic digestive problems can lead to many diseases and deteriorating health conditions.

'' GASTROINTESTINAL-BRAIN ''

The gut is surrounded by a larger number of nerve cells than what is in the spinal cord: over 100 million. They are similar to neurons in the brain and form the so-called 'intestinal brain' or '' second brain ''. The saying “butterflies in the stomach” or the stomach sensations brought on by high stress describe this intestinal and nervous system interaction. The nerve cells in the brain, intestines, and spinal cord communicate with each other through hormones and electrical impulses, and through this, too, intestinal health is important to the health and well-being of the whole person. Intestinal health can affect mood, stress tolerance and memory, for example.

Some examples of our patients:

”Emma 34 y”
Daily stomach pains and bloating, worsening as the day goes by. Usually forced to open the topmost button from her pants. Her stool is sometimes too hard, sometimes too watery. Microbiome test identified harmful bacteria, as well as problems with digestion. After supporting digestion and targeted treatment for dysbiosis, the pain and bloating are gone.

”Rick 53y”
Feels relatively ok, but there is a lot of bloating and gas and he is gaining weight. The culprit is identified as a bacteria that creates excess gas, and it is quickly eradicated with a short treatment. His metabolism is now improved, no symptoms and we received special thanks from his wife.

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WHAT DO WE ANALYZE:

• Stool pH*
  An imbalance between the amounts of acidic and alkaline bacteria affects the stool pH.
• Harmful bacteria*
  The amount of harmful bacteria can be too high, for example, Citrobacter, Clostridium, Enterobacter, Hafnia, Klebsiella, Morganella, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Serratia, Yersinia. Some of these produce endo– and cytotoxins that can cause inflammation in the gut lining. Some can cause a wide variety of gut symptoms. The overgrowth of these bacteria should be treated.
• Beneficial bacteria*
  The importance of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium sp., Lactobacillus sp., etc. is huge. They lower the stool pH and their metabolism products prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Yeast*
  Yeasts are not part of the normal gut microbiome, but we get small amounts of them with our food. The yeast can overgrow and cause problems if the gut immune system and the gut bacterial balance is impaired.
• Digestion
  The amounts of undigested fat, protein and sugar are measured as well as the amount of starch and water.
• Alfa-1 antitrypsin*
  A protease-inhibitor which mirrors the amount of plasma proteins leaking to the gut. It can be used as a marker for ”leaky gut syndrome”. This condition heightens the risk of developing allergies and intolerances, especially to foods.
• Calprotectin*
  Used as a measurement of inflammation for the gut (inflammatory bowel diseases, tumors, polyps, inflammation or damage caused by pain medication, bacterial– or viral infections, colitis, allergic reactions, etc.). Elevated calprotectin may be also grounds for a colonoscopy.
• Secretory IgA*
  Localized immune defense against pathogens for example by preventing the pathogen from attaching itself to the gut lining and getting access deeper into the body. S-IgA also neutralizes other biologically active antigens, such as enzymes and toxins secreted by microbes.

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OPTIONAL ANALYSES (ADDED COST):

• Zonulin*
  Zonulin is a protein that regulates tight junctions in the gut. According to the latest research gliadin from food gluten and the pesticide Roundup (glyphosate) can affect the zonulin mechanism loosening the tight junctions and increasing the susceptibility to ”leaky gut syndrome”.
• Helicobacter*
  Bacteria that can cause ulcers and inflammation in the stomach lining.
• Gliadin and transglutaminase*
  According to some research, the measurement of immune reaction with these parameters from stool is more sensitive than measuring from the blood.
• Eosinophilic protein X (EPX)*
  Measurement of inflammation in the gut.
• Elastase*
  A digestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas.
• ß-Defensin 2*
  An anti-microbial protein produced by gut epithelial cells.
• Parasites, microscopy*
  19 different species. 2 analysis included.
• Parasites, antigen*
  An antigen test for giardia, cryptosporidia and ameba.

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