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Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel
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Understanding “The Gut”
The gastrointestinal tract, or gut, is an organ system consisting of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, colon, and rectum. The gut is unique in that it’s the only organ system that is autonomic, functioning without oversight from the brain. Its primary purpose is to ingest food and drink, absorb its nutrients for energy, and expel the remaining materials from the body. The gut also serves as a key part of the immune system.
One effective way to assess the health of the gut is through a Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel, which can provide insights into digestive function and nutrient absorption.
There is a major immunological presence around the gut. As the GI tract introduces only foreign organisms (like bacteria and viruses), the gut is a likely place for contamination. To combat the inherent risk, 70% of the immune system surrounds the gut to protect the whole body from getting sick. Since the support of brain function, immune stabilization, and digestive process are dependent on the chemical processes occurring in and around the gut, aiding the cells and good bacteria that carry out the mechanisms can help overall health.
The Gastrointestinal Panel is indicated for patients with:
- Irritable Bowels
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Intermittent Intestinal Pain
- Abnormal Mast Cells
- Chronic Reflux
- Recurrent Intestinal Infection
- Numerous Food Allergies
Environmental Inflammation
Histamine is a chemical compound in the immune system that helps rid the body of allergens by triggering physiological functions like inflammation. The immune system uses inflammation to help the body repair, but when inflammation is unchecked, it can do more damage than good. Foods like tomatoes, spinach, citrus fruits, and fermented drinks are high in histamines. While considered part of a healthy diet for many, these high-histamine foods can be harmful to those without the enzyme or enzymes necessary to break down histamines and control inflammation. The results of your Gastrointestinal Panel will show whether or not your DNA indicates a poor ability to break down external histamines. If this is the case, taking GI Hist Support before or during a meal and avoiding foods containing histamines can help with histamine intolerance. Probiotics can also reduce inflammation by promoting and/or supporting a healthy gut microbiome by introducing good bacteria, and Beta Glucans can help kill bad bacteria to further reduce inflammation.
Gluten & Lactose Intolerance
Chronic inflammation can also occur as a result of gluten ingestion for those that are gluten-sensitive or intolerant. Our genetic test for gastrointestinal issues can identify those genetically inclined to have problems with gluten. Lactose intolerance is another gastrointestinal-related disorder. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that is broken down by the enzyme lactase. Those with lactose intolerance do not have enough lactase enzymes to properly digest it, which results in intestinal distress. Some people produce little to no lactase because of their inherited genes, making it identifiable through a DNA submission.
