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Understanding the Immune System: IgG, IgE, IgA, and IgM in Food Sensitivities & GI Health
Explore how IgG, IgA, IgE, and IgM relate to immune reactivity and gut dysfunction, and how the IgG Food Explorer™ and GI‑MAP® work together to reveal root causes.
E. coli - EPEC/EHEC Update
The E. coli - EPEC/EHEC marker represents an important detail to our testing, allowing for more accurate detection of Enteropathogenic or Enterohemorrhagic E. coli.
Understanding the Difference Between Streptococcus in the Microbiome and Streptococcal Infections in Children
This article will explore the key differences in Streptococcus species, how these bacteria function, the ways infections occur, and their distinct symptoms.
Insufficiency Dysbiosis: A Case Study
Joseph, a 60-year-old man, presented to the clinic with a persistent history of gas and bloating. To investigate further, we ran a GI-MAP stool test.
Understanding the Clinical Implications of Tartaric Acid (Tartarate)
Dietary intake of tartaric acid strongly contributes to the concentration of urinary excretion. It is found naturally in plant foods, primarily grapes, and is industrially produced as a food additive.
Understanding Microalbumin (urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio – uACR) on the OAp™ Organic Acids Profile
Albumin is one of the main proteins found in the blood. It maintains oncotic pressure and provides nutrition to renal tubulars (kidneys).
Understanding Urine HVA/VMA Ratio on the OAp™ Organic Acids Profile
The HVA/VMA ratio, on the OAp™ Organic Acids Profile provides critical insights into catecholamine metabolism, reflecting the balance between dopamine breakdown and its conversion to norepinephrine.
Understanding Urine Cortisol and the Cortisol/Cortisone Ratio on the OAp™
The Cortisol/Cortisone Ratio offers practitioners insight into the stress response. Results can be utilized to help personalized protocols as a part of an overall health plan, that may aid in relieving symptoms.