GI Effects Comprehensive Profile
Provides a detailed assessment of gastrointestinal function by analyzing a wide range of biomarkers in stool. The test evaluates digestion and absorption markers, inflammation indicators, microbiome composition, commensal flora balance, microbial metabolites, and parasite-related findings. It includes functional scores reflecting patterns of maldigestion, dysbiosis, inflammation, metabolic activity, and possible signs of infection, along with PCR analyses for major bacterial groups.
The test can be clinically useful in investigating symptoms such as digestive discomfort, irregular bowel movements, bloating, food reactions, or low energy levels. By assessing enzyme function, short-chain fatty acids, beta-glucuronidase, inflammatory proteins, microbial diversity, and the presence of fungi, parasites, or disruptive microbial groups, the test helps understand how different aspects of intestinal function may contribute to existing symptoms. Additional markers, such as commensal flora balance and methane-associated patterns, provide insights into microbiome stability and fermentation processes.
The GI Effects Comprehensive Profile offers a comprehensive picture of digestive health using a combination of microbiological cultures, PCR, microscopy, and biochemical tests. The information obtained supports the interpretation of digestive capacity, microbiome balance, inflammatory processes, and overall intestinal function, contributing to a complete understanding of factors that can influence digestive comfort, regularity, and the general state of the gastrointestinal system.
It is indicated for individuals with the following symptoms:
-
Digestive discomfort: bloating, cramps, abdominal pain, or general digestive discomfort.
-
Suspected gut health issues: conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), suspected dysbiosis, or functional bowel disorders, where detailed stool analysis is useful.
-
Irregular bowel movements: constipation, loose stools, urgency, or variations in stool pattern.
-
Signs of malabsorption: undigested food in stool, fatty stools, or unexplained changes in stool appearance.
-
Gas and bloating: excessive gas production, abdominal distension, or discomfort after meals.
-
Food-related symptoms: nausea, fullness, or discomfort after certain foods.
-
Inflammatory-type symptoms: abdominal tenderness, intestinal hypersensitivity, or recurrent episodes of worsening digestive symptoms.
-
Low energy or fatigue: fatigue possibly associated with digestive imbalances.
-
Skin problems: rashes, irritations, or acne that may occur along with digestive symptoms.
-
Mood or cognitive changes: "brain fog," irritability, or low mood associated with digestive disorders.
-
Changes after antibiotics: changes in bowel movements or discomfort occurring after recent antibiotic use.
-
General intestinal imbalance: persistent symptoms, without clear cause, affecting digestion, comfort, or regularity of bowel movements.
