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GENOVA DIAGNOSTICS – INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY (IP) ASSESSMENT
“Leaky gut syndrome is a digestive condition that affects the lining of the intestines. In leaky gut syndrome, gaps in the intestinal walls allow bacteria and other toxins to pass into the bloodstream.“
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326117
What are the signs and symptoms of a “leak” in your gut wall lining?
Leaky gut may cause or contribute to the following symptoms:
- chronic diarrhea, constipation, or bloating
- nutritional deficiencies
- fatigue
- headaches
- confusion
- difficulty concentrating
- skin problems, such as acne, rashes, or eczema
- joint pain
- widespread inflammation
The Genova IP Assessment examines small intestinal absorption and barrier function in the bowel.
MARKERS INCLUDED ON THIS TEST:
- Lactulose Percent Recovery
- Mannitol Percent Recovery
- Lactulose/Mannitol Ratio
To assess intestinal permeability, the lab measures the ability of two non-metabolized sugar molecules to permeate the intestinal mucosa. The client drinks a pre-measured amount of lactulose and mannitol. The degree of intestinal permeability or malabsorption is reflected in the levels of the two sugars recovered in a urine sample collected over the next 6 hours.
TEST DETAILS:
- Test Type: 2 urine samples (first morning urine before lactulose/mannitol drink and urine collected for the 6 hours after the drink)
- Shipping: Use the FedEx shipping bag enclosed in the test kit and drop the package off at a FedEx office or call FedEx for a free pick-up.
- Cost: $99 (shipping included)
- Instruction Sheet: See attachment below
- Sample Report: See attachment below
FAQ:
- Advantages of this test: This test is the FDN recommended test used and is a simple test to perform in order to assess whether there is increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”).
- Disadvantages of this test: This test does not measure all the mechanisms behind leaky gut. If SIBO is present, the bacteria may ferment the lactulose so it’s unavailable for the test, causing a false negative.
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