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Arabinose vs Arabinitol: What Each Marker Tells You on an Organic Acids Profile

Why Arabinose and Arabinitol Raise Questions Organic acids testing gives clinicians a window into metabolism, gut health, and microbial activity that standard bloodwork often misses. Two markers that frequently raise questions are arabinose and...

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SIBO small intestine bacterial overgrowth test collection

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GIT Transit Time & SIBO: Accurate Testing Starts with Timing

What is GI transit time? Gastrointestinal (GI) transit time is the duration required for ingested material to pass through the digestive tract from...

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Whether it is best to provoke patients mycotoxins before urine test

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To Provoke, or Not To Provoke?: Mycotoxin Provocation Testing

Overview Many clinicians searching for answers about mycotoxin testing ask questions like “Should I provoke mycotoxins before urine testing?”, “When...

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NurtiPATH Pathology and US BioTek Laboratories Merger for the Betterment of Functional Medicine and Providers

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US BioTek Laboratories Merges with NutriPATH Pathology

US BioTek Laboratories today announced the completion of its merger with NutriPATH Pathology, a respected functional pathology laboratory serving...

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Doctor Discussing NAD and NADH

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4 Questions on NAD/NADH Testing Answered

Unlocking the Secrets of Cellular Energy

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Stomach lining displaying GI Health

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Fecal Short Chain Fatty Acids

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are organic acids produced by bacterial fermentation of dietary fibre and resistant starch. Enterocytes and...

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Doctor speaking with patient about their IBD

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The Role of Zonulin-Mediated Gut Permeability in IBD

Zonulin has emerged as a popular marker to assess the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Discovered by Dr Alessio Fasano, Zonulin...

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A person sprays pesticides on their lawn. This is a common vector of glyphosate exposure.

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Glyphosate Basics: Understanding Exposure, Health Impacts, and Testing

The unfortunate reality is that much of the world that we interact with has pollutants, many of which can have negative impacts on our health. One of...

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Mold Allergy vs. Mycotoxin Toxicity: Understanding the Differences

Molds, although present in our everyday life, can have serious impacts on our health. When testing to identify if molds are negatively impacting a...

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Fecal Zonulin - What does it tell us?

What is Zonulin? Zonulin, used in conjunction with other fecal inflammation markers such as calprotectin, can help clinicians to distinguish between...

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US BioTek & RealTime Join Forces

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US BioTek Laboratories Acquire Realtime Laboratories

US BioTek Laboratories Expands Diagnostic Testing Portfolio with Acquisition of Realtime Laboratories US BioTek Laboratories (“US BioTek”), a...

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Infant Allergy & The Maternal Environment

Why do some children have problems with IgE allergy as infants? A history of IgE-mediated allergic disorders in infancy or early childhood...

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Patient that is caring for their microbiome

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The Way to the Heart may Truly be through the Gut

Diet, heart disease and the gut microbiome More than 30% of deaths worldwide involve cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVDs include coronary artery...

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Woman having a reaction to drinking milk

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Food Allergy vs. Sensitivity vs. Intolerance: What's The Difference

There are many ways a body can demonstrate an aversion to specific foods, with allergies, sensitivities and intolerances being some of the most...

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Patient with severe cough and sore throat from new Covid-19 variant

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Complement and Long COVID

The winter months and holiday season provide many opportunities for happy times and visits with friends and family. Unfortunately, the season also...

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Images of brain scans

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Happy Holidaze? Can Holiday Stressors Lead to (neuro)Inflammation?

The season of stress is upon us. The winter months are host to a dizzying number of holidays, secular and not, for a variety of cultures around the...

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The Difference Between IgE, IgG, and IgA Antibodies

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IgE vs IgG vs IgA: Decoding Immunoglobulins

Immunoglobulins, better known as antibodies, come in several types, including IgE, IgG, and IgA, each triggering a different kind of immune response...

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4 Food Sensitivity Mistakes to Avoid

For health providers, one of the primary goals is to help patients achieve optimal health through methods that address the root cause of symptoms....

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Individual working on project experiencing Chronic Fatigue

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Chronic Fatigue and Gastrointestinal Health

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a vaguely defined disorder characterized by persistent unexplained relapsing physical/mental fatigue worsened by...

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