What is a GI-MAP Test?
The GI Microbial Assay Plus (or GI-MAP™) test is a DNA-based stool test that provides a detailed analysis of your gut microbiome. Your microbiome is the population of bacteria, viruses, and parasites that reside in the gut; good and bad.
Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Life.
In recent years, scientists have discovered that the gastrointestinal system has a more complex job than previously appreciated. It not only plays a role in your digestion and nutrient absorption, but also affects your mood, sleep, hormones, immune function, and overall systemic wellness.
This test analyzes the levels of both good and bad bacteria, parasites, viruses, worms, and fungi, as well as immune and digestive markers in your gut.
It also allows us to look for markers of inflammation in your gut along with signs of leaky gut syndrome.The custom protocol we build for you aims to improve digestion, mood, immunity, and overall body function.
As we analyze the results of your test, we focus on eliminating microbes that may be the culprit for a myriad of gut imbalances that lead to systemic illnesses. This “map” allows us to tailor a program that will help restore balance to the biome of your gut.
Everyone can benefit from improving their gut health.
Because this test is so rich in data, even the healthiest of people can find ways to optimize their digestive health. Often times 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.
Here's How It Works
A step-by-step to improving your wellness.
1. Complete A Questionnaire
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 90-day protocol. You’ll get access to the questionnaire as soon as you’ve purchased your package.
2. Complete Your GI-MAP Test
Once you get started and have completed the questionnaire, I will send you the test. 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. 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.
3. Consultation
During the consultation, we will go over your test results in detail and I will explain your custom protocol based on my assessment. Your plan may include diet recommendations, probiotics, herbal supplements, and essential oils to correct the imbalances highlighted by your GI Map.
4. Protocol
The protocol specifically addresses the imbalances in your gut by removing the bad pathogens, replacing them with good ones, and alleviating any inflammation or digestive problems.
5. 90 Day Ongoing Support
During your 90-day protocol, we will communicate by email as needed to assess your progress, address any symptoms that may arise, and make any necessary adjustments.
6. Post 90 Day Protocol
We recommend re-testing after the first 90-day phase to see how your test results have changed. Once we analyze the results of your second test, we can recommend a maintenance protocol. Many clients find it beneficial to complete annual or bi-annual GI mapping to stay on top of their gut health.
7. How Will You Know it's Working
You can expect an improvement in symptoms that you are having. Some happen faster than others. Gut healing is slow and can take up to one year to have full improvement. Most people see drastic improvement before the end of the protocol.
Does the GI-MAP™ test cover food allergies or intolerances?
The short answer is no. But, once you heal the gut, food sensitivities tend to improve. If after your protocol you are still experiencing symptoms, I can help you to get a comprehensive food sensitivity test through LEAP.
Food Allergy & Intolerence Testing
If at the beginning of our work together, the symptoms you're experiencing seem to be clearly related to certain foods, I can help you to acquire a comprehensive blood test to inform your protocol.