Many chronic health issues are caused by inflammation in the digestive tract and abnormal levels of yeast/candida, pathogenic bacteria or other parasitic microbes.  Aloha Natural Medicine offers the GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Profile from Genova Diagnostics to help find the root cause of your digestive complaints.  We offer natural solutions for the following digestive conditions:

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• Leaky gut syndrome

• IBS

• Crohn’s disease

• Ulcerative colitis

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Candida/Yeast

• Gas and bloating

• Ulcers

• SIBO

• Malabsorption issues

• Celiac disease

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GI Effects is an innovative stool test measuring biomarkers of gastrointestinal function, digestive performance, gut inflammation and the gut microbiome.  It includes the following markers:

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Digestion and Absorption:

• Pancreatic Elastase-1, a marker of exocrine pancreatic function

• Products of Protein Breakdown, markers of undigested protein reaching the colon

• Fecal Fat, marker of fat breakdown and absorption

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Inflammation/Immunology:

• Calprotectin, a marker of neutrophil-driven inflammation; produced in abundance at sites of inflammation, this biomarker has been proven clinically useful in differentiating between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)*

• Eosinophil Protein X, a marker of eosinophil-driven inflammation and allergic response

• Fecal Secretory IgA, a marker of gut secretory immunity and barrier function

• Additional biomarkers available: Fecal Lactoferrin

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Gut Microbiome:

• Metabolic indicators, including short-chain fatty acids and beta-glucuronidase, demonstrate specific and vital metabolic functions performed by the microbiota.

• Commensal bacteria demonstrate the composition, diversity, and relative abundance of gut organisms, all of which are linked to both gastrointestinal and general health.

• Bacterial and mycology cultures demonstrate the presence of specific beneficial and pathological organisms.

• Bacterial and mycology sensitivities are provided for pathogenic or potentially pathogenic organisms that have been cultured. The report includes effective prescriptive and natural agents.

• Parasitology includes comprehensive testing for all parasites on every parasitology exam ordered.

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Additional biomarkers available:

• Campylobacter

• Clostridium difficile

• Escherichia coli

• Fecal Lactoferrin

• Helicobacter pylori

• Macro Exam for Worms

• Zonulin Family Peptide

• KOH Preparation for Yeast

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Information and lab testing is provided by Genova Diagnostics.

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