If you have obvious GI symptoms going on (digestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, acid reflux, loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or sluggish bowels) you might want a stool test. But there are some non obvious conditions that also have a GI component, such as autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions, that would also benefit from results of a stool test. Learn about functional stool testing, what it is, how you know if you need it and how it can help you.
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Timestamps
(5:44) Non-obvious signs that something is going on with your gut health
(11:27) How functional stool tests differ from conventional GI labs
(15:38) Specific things that a stool test can show you
(20:04) Importance of stool testing with autoimmunity
(27:52) The most important thing to consider when getting a stool test
(31:33) When to forego the basics and jump into a stool test
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