{"id":9292,"date":"2026-01-05T20:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tcmetabolism.com\/?p=9292"},"modified":"2026-01-16T02:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:12:09","slug":"5-intestinal-tests-everyone-should-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serprofas.com\/tcfse\/5-intestinal-tests-everyone-should-have\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Intestinal Tests Everyone Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you consumed with\u00a0constipation\u2014<\/strong>or doomed with diarrhea? Are you suddenly intolerant of dairy or overloaded with estrogen? The fact is, good health begins in the gut, and a lot of your woes may be owed to intestinal problems. It\u2019s time to put them to the test.<\/p>\n

But you\u2019re not in for another blood test. And you shouldn\u2019t be holding onto electrodes or measuring electromagnetic currents (yes, some doctors believe this is the path to a diagnosis). Instead, you need to go to the source. To diagnose an intestinal problem, you must test the materials and body fluids that run right through the area. And there are five tests that do just that.<\/p>\n

1. Leaky Gut Syndrome Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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If toxins and bacteria are entering your bloodstream, there\u2019s a good chance you have\u00a0leaky gut syndrome<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/span> Fortunately, running the gold-standard lactulose\/mannitol test is a simple and affordable way to diagnose this common digestive disorder. After drinking a sugary solution and having your urine tested, you\u2019ll have a clear and certain result.
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2. Yeast and Fungal Culture (Candida Test)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The thought of fungus growing anywhere on your body is enough to make you shiver, but when it grows on the inside of the intestinal tract, the effects can be severe. Everything from diarrhea to dermatitis<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and\u00a0psoriasis<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0have been linked with the overgrowth of candida (a type of yeast), but a simple stool test can determine if you\u2019re under attack.<\/p>\n

3. Bacterial Overgrowth Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A little bit of bacteria is normal\u2014a lotta bit is not. The good bacteria that lives in your gut influences the conversion of T4 to T3, which ensures healthy\u00a0thyroid<\/span> function<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>and strong metabolism. An accumulation of bad bacteria can cause anything from indigestion and upset stomach to elevated estrogen levels and low thyroid. Two tests can search out bacterial overgrowth\u2014and once again, a simple stool culture is one of them. The other more advanced option, the SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) breath test, measures the hydrogen and methane gas produced by bacteria in your small intestine. Fun fact\u201454<\/span> percent<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>of people with thyroid problems have SIBO.<\/p>\n

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4. Intestinal Inflammation Test<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Inflammation is always a sign of something else going on. If your intestinal tract is inflamed, you likely have elevated levels of lysozyme, a protein enzyme found in tears, mucous, and saliva. As you absorb the inflammation into your blood stream, your cortisol levels kick up in an effort to calm it down. Over time, you\u2019ll experience fatigue, achy joints, pain, and metabolic problems\u2014not to mention stomach discomfort and loose stools. Another good-old stool culture can identify if inflammation is the culprit.<\/p>\n

5. Digestive Enzyme Levels<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We all love to eat, but if you don\u2019t digest your food properly, you can\u2019t absorb the precious nutrients. That\u2019s where digestive enzymes come into play. If your pancreas isn\u2019t producing adequate levels of these enzymes (a condition known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), you\u2019re in for a world of upset stomach, bloating, and diarrhea. Luckily, your old friend, the stool test, can analyze levels of chymotrypsin, the enzyme that digests proteins in the intestine.<\/p>\n

While your primary doctor may not be quick to run these insightful and imperative tests, it\u2019s wise for everyone to request them. You may have grown accustomed to stomach issues or fatigue, but minor inconveniences today can turn into a life-changing hormone and metabolism problems\u00a0tomorrow. You can absolutely alter your intestinal health. Stay tuned for our next\u00a0blog post\u00a0to see the ramifications of not doing so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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