The GI Microbial Assay Plus (or GI-MAP™) test is a DNA-based stool test that provides a detailed analysis of your gut microbiome. This test analyzes the levels of both good and bad bacteria, parasites, viruses, worms, fungi, as well as immune and digestive markers in your gut. It also allows for us to look for markers of inflammation in your gut along with signs of leaky gut syndrome.
As we analyze the results of your test, we focus on eliminating microbes that may be the culprit for a variety of gut imbalances that lead to illnesses all over your body. This “map” allows us to customize a program that will help restore balance to the biome specifically for your gut.
Because this test is so rich in data, even the “healthiest” people can find ways to optimize their digestive health. Oftentimes, I recommend that entire families run it together, as many of these pathogens can be passed among families or significant others and by addressing them together, the entire family can feel better and be proactive about their long-term health.
The Step-By-Step Process Creates An Easy & Simplified Pathway To Heal Your Gut
To be the most effective, I want to learn a little more about your health history and current lifestyle. I also want to know about your wellness goals so they can be addressed as I put together your protocol. You’ll get access to the questionnaire as soon as you’ve purchased your package.
Once you have purchased a GI-MAP™ kit, it will be shipped to you in a few days. There will be very clear instructions on how to collect your stool sample and send it back to Diagnostic Solutions lab. You will pay the lab directly for their analysis of your sample (check with your insurance, as some plans will cover the test). Once you mail the test back to the lab it will take 2-3 weeks to get the results and for me to formulate your protocol.
During the consultation, we will go over your test results in detail, and I will explain your custom protocol based on your results. Your protocol will include herbal supplements to target infections, and diet/lifestyle recommendations to correct the imbalances highlighted by your GI-MAP™.
During the consultation, we will go over your test results in detail and I will explain your custom protocol based on your results. Your plan may include herbal supplements to target infections or overgrowth of bad bacteria, building up good bacteria, rebuilding your gut lining to heal & prevent leaky gut, and diet/lifestyle recommendations.
During this 90-day protocol, I am here to help support your needs and answer your questions! Assessing your progress, addressing any symptoms that may arise, and make any necessary adjustments we need to make is all part of the process. Again, I am here to help YOU and personalize and simplify this journey for you!
I recommend re-testing after the first 90-day phase to see how your test results have changed. Gut health is not a one and done process, so once we can analyze the results of your second test, a maintenance protocol can be given and implemented. Many clients actually find it helpful to do an annual or twice a year GI mapping in order to stay on top of their gut health going forward.
