Gut Health

Optimal Health 
It all starts with the GI MAP

Overwhelmingly, research indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome, in particular, plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors on health, including digestive, immune, metabolic and neuroendocrine functions. Assessing GI health with the proper tools can help providers get to the root cause of chronic illness. The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus) 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.

What is reported on a 
GI MAP?

  • Pathogens
  • H. Pylori
  • Normal/Commensal Bacteria
  • Opportunistic/Overgrowth Microbs
  • Fungi/Yeast
  • Viruses
  • Parasites
  • Internal Health Markers
  • Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Who should have the GI MAP stool analysis done?

Almost every patient can benefit from a GI-MAP gut health assessment to include children. Some patients are looking to achieve optimal health, while other patients have been chronically ill and frustrated without a diagnosis for years. The GI-MAP is commonly used in children and can provide insight into conditions related to Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, and digestive complaints.

Some conditions that warrant testing are:
• Autoimmune diseases
• IBS/IBD
• Digestive complaints, diarrhea or constipation
• Brain fog
• Skin problems, like acne and psoriasis
• Mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
• Diabetes and weight loss issues

How much does it cost?

GI Map Test Bundle Price - $465                    (not submittable to insurance)
Includes the GI Map Test, 1 follow up visit with a provider, and 3 visits with the Health Coach.  
*Supplements NOT Included

What happens after I get my GI MAP results?

There is a twelve-week protocol of supplements and nutrition that will follow. The number of supplements and the kind of nutrition is based off the results of your test. In our experience, patients see better results when staying committed to taking the prescribed supplements and following the nutrition plan. Sometimes a medication can also be prescribed but these do not last the entire twelve weeks and are usually only a week or two long. Our providers and health coach will be there to support you the entire way!
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