Laboratory Testing.
Available Testing.
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Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA)
BIA technology uses electrical signaling to scientifically measure body composition. The electrical signal meets resistance when it encounters fat tissue but quickly passes through hydrated muscle tissue and water. This resistance, or impedance, can be used to accurately interpret the types of body tissue present. BIA analysis provides a more accurate way to determine individualized caloric needs, percent body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and much more.
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Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics
Nutrigenetics is how your genes determine your response to nutrients. How you react is your unique nutrigenetic profile. For example, some individuals have poor vitamin B12 absorption due to a specific genetic variation.
Nutrigenomics, on the other hand, is how nutrients change the expression of your genes. For illustration, individuals with 2 copies of the gene variant ApoE4 have a nine times higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than individuals who do not carry this variant. However, eating a low-saturated fat, plant-based diet can significantly decrease this risk.
The interaction of food and genetics is an emerging field that is beginning to provide the ultimate form of personalized nutrition therapy. Genomics can help to determine many areas of health including your weight propensity, macro and micronutrient processing, muscle composition, stress response, and predisposition towards certain diseases.
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Comprehensive Gut Microbiome Analysis
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis offers an extensive look at the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract. The gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem that is at the forefront of physical vitality and wellness. The microbiome influences gut health as well as immune regulation, weight management, brain health, metabolic derangement, and a multitude of chronic diseases.
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Hormonal, Adrenal, and Cortisol Testing
Hormonal imbalances can be the underlying cause of a multitude of symptoms and diseases. Hormonal testing offers an extensive profile of melatonin, sex and adrenal hormones, and their metabolites.
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Methylation Panel
Measuring methylation metabolites provides insight into our critical biochemical methylation pathway. This pathway manages a wide range of biochemical processes including energy production, neurotransmitter synthesis, homocysteine metabolism, detoxification, control of DNA encoding, and protein methylation.
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Oxidative Stress and Nutrient Analysis
Nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation create physiological imbalances leading to disease and poor health. A functional nutritional assessment can help in assessing and addressing these deficits.
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Food Allergy/Sensitivity Testing
Food allergy and sensitivity testing measure immunoglobulin levels for different foods. Food allergy is an IgE-mediated response, like environmental allergy, resulting in histamine release and resulting symptoms. Food sensitivity testing evaluates IgG levels. High levels may indicate a possible adverse response and help identify problematic foods causing varying symptoms including gastrointestinal complaints, fatigue, migraines, skin conditions, and chronic pain.