Functional Medicine Testing
Functional medicine tests can often provide a clearer picture of what may be going on in the body and help to target therapy more effectively. Foreshore Nutrition offers a wide range of tests with something to suit everyone and all tests are performed in conjunction with the very best of the functional medicine laboratories. They are specifically chosen for their high quality testing procedures, excellent customer service and practitioner support.
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Access to functional medicine testing is available for all clients as part of any consultation package. Testing is always discussed in full and only recommended when felt it may be useful for both the client and practitioner.
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If you wish to perform a test prior to, or without a consultation package, a verbal interpretation from the practitioner will still be required. This is extremely important so that you fully understand the results and how they relate to you. For further information please feel free to get in touch to discuss your needs.
This is a small selection of tests which are used regularly in the Gut Wellness Clinic. All test kits are delivered directly to your door, are easy to perform in the comfort of your own home and then simply posted back to the laboratory.
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There are many other tests available - if you have a particular test in mind which is not listed here, please get in touch to discuss.
SIBO Lactulose Breath Test
3 hour breath sample
Measures exhaled hydrogen and methane gases to evaluate small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. This is a common condition causing similar symptoms to IBS. Testing indicates whether SIBO is present and which type, in order to facilitate the correct treatment plan. Left untreated, SIBO can lead to digestive and gastrointestinal complications.
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£165*
GI Effects Comprehensive Stool Test Analysis
3 day stool sample
A comprehensive test providing actionable information in the management of gastrointestinal health. Specially selected biomarkers give insight into digestive and absorptive function, intestinal inflammation and immunologiy and the gut microbiome.
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£375.00*
Metabolomix+ Nutrient Evaluation Test
Urine, bloodspot and buccal swab samples
A combination of nutritional tests which use key biomarkers to identify the functional need for antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals, digestive support, fatty acids and amino acids. Helps to clarify nutritional status and individual nutrient needs. Particularly useful for those with mood disorders, fatigue, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic stress or inflammation.
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£355.00*
FIT (Food Inflammation Testing)
Fingerprick Test
* Tests may carry an additional fee to the practitioner for verbal interpretation of the results. This allows for time taken to carefully interpret the results with the client's clinical context in mind and consult with the laboratory +/- supplement companies if necessary. Fees will be disclosed and discussed fully prior to ordering any tests.
The FIT 132 and FIT 176 test for delayed food sensitivities, measuring both IgG and Immune Complexes. This helps identify food sensitivities, inflammation and leaky gut from a simple at-home test. A Gut Barrier Panel is also included to check the level of gut dysfunction, from simple sensitivity and inflammation to more extreme levels of leaky gut.
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