Gut Health Test

Fluids iQ – Intestinal iQ tests

Gut health is a very important factor in our overall well-being. About 80% of our immune system is found in our gut, and as the saying goes – “you are not what you eat, you are what you digest”.

Zonulin Testing:

The integrity of our intestinal lining is essential to prevent bacteria, food, and other large molecules from entering our bloodstream and lymphatic system. Zonulin is a protein made by the cells in our intestines that controls the space between these cells; this space is also called junctions. When zonulin levels in our bloodstream are high, it can mean that the previously tight junctions in our intestines have loosened up, and unwanted molecules can find their way into the bloodstream and lymph; this is called leaky gut.

Diamine Oxidase (DAO) Testing:

Histamine is a chemical made by our immune system that is involved in inflammatory and allergic processes; it also helps regulate intestinal function and digestion. When histamine is imbalanced in the body, you can experience itching, runny nose, hives, or even serious life-threatening allergic reactions like anaphylaxis. DAO is the main enzyme produced by the body that breaks down histamine which prevents histamine excess and its effects.

Symptoms and signs of low levels of DAO:

• Skin rash and pruritis (itching), urticaria (hives), eczema, psoriasis
• Nasal congestion, asthma
• Headache, migraine
• Chronic fatigue
• Anxiety, depression
• Inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Estrogen dominance, dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Muscular pain, fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Hypertension, hypotension, arrhythmia
• Multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions

Symptoms and signs of high levels of histamine:

• Runny nose, sneezing, congestion
• Itching, hives, skin flushing
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Headache, migraine
• Nausea, vomiting
• Intestinal cramps, gas
• Diarrhea
• Abnormal menstrual cycle
• Shortness of breath
• Abnormal heart rate
• High blood pressure
• Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
• Abnormalities may also arise in the following:
  • Memory
  • Body temperature
  • Circadian rhythm
  • Locomotion
  • Learning

The certified holistic nutritionists at Better Living Wellness Clinic in Etobicoke offer the following Fluids iQ tests to determine the health of your gut and the most appropriate approach to restore balance:

• Fluids iQ Zonulin test – determines intestinal permeability or presence of “Leaky Gut”
• Fluids iQ Diamine Oxidase\Histamine test – can indicate inflammation
• Fluids iQ IgG 24 or 88 Foods Panel – indicates enzymatic and bacterial imbalances that lead to food sensitivities

These tests are also available in the following combinations:

• Zonulin + Diamine Oxidase /Histamine
• Zonulin + IgG 24 Food Panel
• Zonulin + igG 88 Food Panel
• Zonulin + Diamine Oxidase + IgG 24 Food Panel
• Zonulin + Diamine Oxidase + IgG 88 Food Panel