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● Autoimmune conditions or elevated autoimmune antibodies
● Neurological symptoms including brain fog, anxiety, or
depression
● Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia-like symptoms
● Food sensitivities or intolerance symptoms
● Joint pain or inflammatory conditions
Key Tests:
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
Assesses digestive function, inflammation, immune activation,
parasites, bacterial balance, and fungal overgrowth [43, 44].
SIBO Breath Testing
Measures hydrogen and methane gases produced by potential
bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine [45].
Intestinal Permeability Assessment
Evaluates the integrity of the intestinal barrier and potential leaky
gut [46, 47].
Food Sensitivity Testing
Identifies potential immune reactions to foods that may be driving
inflammation and symptoms [48].
Retesting Protocol:
● Severe dysbiosis: Retest after 3-4 months of treatment
● Moderate imbalances: Retest after 6 months of interventions
● Parasitic infections: Retest 4-6 weeks after completing
antimicrobial protocols
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