GI ASSAY KIT

Once I heard this test existed I paid out of pocket $350. This is the most informative test I have done in my whole life, and it seems to bring credence to the symptoms, pain, and stress I've been experiencing since I was a small bean. Hopefully, it presents a "thousand points of light" I can follow to bring stasis to my dysbiotic biome.

Here are the few things that stand out:
Helicobacter pylori (High) (Indicative of Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms » Peptic ulcers » May induce mucosal atrophy and metaplastic changes)

Treatments include

» Consider herbal formulas to eradicate or suppress H. pylori. Ingredients may include: deglycyrrhizinated licorice, mastic gum, methylmethionine sulfonium chloride, vitamin C, zinc carnosine, bismuth citrate, berberine, goldenseal, oil of oregano, grape extract, Chinese goldthread extract, yerba mansa extract

5R Solutions: Remove, Replace Reinoculate, Repair, Rebalance

5R Table

Normal/Commensal Bacterial Flora

Clostridia (High ) (indicative of metabolic dysfunction)
Enterobacter (High) (may indicate increased intestinal inflammation)

Therapeutic Options for Abnormally High Commensal Bacterial Findings

Consider any additional findings on GI-MAP and treat accordingly
Re-establish commensal bacteria using 5R protocol (see Table 2)
Remove dietary sugar and refined carbohydrates
In certain situations, overgrowth of commensal bacteria may be treated judiciously with antimicrobial herbs when all other findings are normal.

Opportunistic Bacteria ( can cause gastroenteritis and inflammation at high levels in vulnerable patients. Symptoms may include diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal pain, or even constipation)

Bacillus spp. (High) (may result from reduced digestive function, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, or constipation)
Enterococcus faecalis (High) (high levels result from reduced stomach acid or Proton inhibitor use, compromised digestive function, SIBO or constipation)
Enterococcus faecium (High) ("")
Staphylococcus aureus (High) (high level may result from reduced digestive capactiy, intestinal inflammatory activity, and some strains may produce toxins that contribute to loose stools and diarrhea)
Streptococcus spp. (High) (High levels in the intestine may result from
low stomach acid, PPI use, reduced digestive capacity, SIBO or constipation; Elevated
levels may also be indicative of intestinal inflammatory activity, and may cause loose stools)
Citrobacter freundii (High) ( High levels may indicate increased intestinal inflammatory activity Autoimmune Association with Rheumatoid Arthritis) (See Image Table 5)

Therapeutic Options and Considerations for Abnormally High Levels of Opportunistic Bacteria

Consider high-dose probiotics (300+ billion CFU/d)
Consider broad-spectrum antimicrobial herbs including: berberine, caprylic acid, garlic oil, oil of oregano, uva ursi, or olive leaf extract
Optimize diet (low sugar, low refined carbs, high plant-based foods and fiber)
See SIgA level (Low in my case) to determine mucosal immunity and if patient is protected from overgrowth symptoms
Use the 5R Protocol (see 5R)
Identify and remove potential sources of contamination or re-infection
Address all other imbalances on the GI-MAP » Refer to Universal Antibiotic Resistance findings on GI-MAP to design a pharmaceutical treatment plan, if necessary
If using antibiotics, see the Physician’s Desk Reference for appropriate antibiotics for the specific microorganisms that are overgrown
If using antibiotics, consider rifaxamin, which remains in the GI tract and is also used to treat small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Immune Response
Secretory IgA Low (The gut immune system is suppressed. Investigate underlying causes, such as chronic dysbiosis, antigen exposure, chronic stress, immunocompromised patient, or even protein malnutrition)

Therapeutic Approaches for Low SIgA Levels: