Testing

Having difficulty narrowing down what foods don’t react well with your body? When trying to self-identify what foods and liquids are incompatible with our bodies, it can be a frustrating and long process of testing and waiting. Another issue is misidentification of the trigger food or liquid. Taking a comprehensive at-home food sensitivity test is the best way to discover the root cause of your consumption intolerances.

The Vibrant Food Sensitivity test delivers an accurate and exhaustive list of food and liquid tolerance results. By examining immune responses to peptides within these antigenic foods, compared to all other food sensitivity tests which measure antibodies to whole proteins, the Food Sensitivity test is able to look at what our immune systems are exposed to in real life during digestion. This paints a precise picture of what is triggering a negative reaction.

If an individual is struggling with gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune reactions, joint pain, skin irritation, or neurological concerns, a Vibrant Food Sensitivity test could help identify the underlying cause. The at-home test breaks down into 11 different food and liquid categories to give a holistic look at possible dietary problems.

• Wheat Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to thousands of peptides in gluten and wheat, celiac disease, intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), and wheat allergy
• Lectin Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to 17 high lectin foods and 7 high-aquaporin foods
• Corn Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to peptides in corn, including GMO and non-GMO varieties
• Grain Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to many commonly consumed grains
• Mammalian Milk Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to all peptides in goat, sheep, donkey and camel milk
• Dairy Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to all peptides in cow’s milk
• Egg Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to peptides in egg white and egg yolk
• Peanut Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to all known antigenic peptides in peanut
• Nut Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to multiple tree nuts
• Soy Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to peptides in soy, including GMO and non-GMO soy
• Seafood Zoomer – Detects sensitivity to multiple species of fish and shellfish, including parasites common to ocean fish

At the end of the day, the more education and information we have surrounding our unique bodies, the better functional medicine decisions we can make on a day-to-day basis to optimize our health.

The endocrine system is made up of numerous glands that work together to create and secrete hormones. These hormones serve as chemical messengers that travel via the blood to other parts of the body, communicating with organs, muscles, and other tissues on what and when to do it. Proper hormone production is essential to other bodily systems functioning correctly. Since hormones play a role in nearly every aspect of our physical health, symptoms of an imbalance can be widely scattered.

An individual may consider a hormones panel at-home test if they are experiencing chronic issues such as:

• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Headaches
• Hair loss
• Poor sleep
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Low libido
• Memory lapse
• Sugar cravings
• Weight gain
• Dry, dull appearance of skin
• Poor stamina
• Decreased muscle mass/strength
• Neck/back pain
• Decreased urinary flow (men)
• Thinning hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes
• Erectile dysfunction
• Apathy/mood changes
• Poor cognition
• Brain fog
• Fatigue
• Chronic Irritability
• Increased facial hair/acne
• Irregular menstrual cycles

Hormone imbalances can greatly diminish a person’s quality of life. Fixing these levels is achievable, but first requires identifying what hormonal production imbalances exist. By taking the at-home test, individuals will receive a comprehensive assessment of imbalances with different hormones, as well as looking at their metabolites, which provides beneficial information on affected downstream pathways. This would help to treat underlying causes of hormone imbalances and identify disease risks associated with individual hormone metabolites.

Are you experiencing digestion sensitivity? Our diet is one of the biggest factors in our overall health. Putting healthy, real foods into our bodies fuels the proper functioning of all our internal systems. However, even if we are abiding by a proper diet, we can still experience complications and disruptions to our health.

Wheat and gluten proteins are common ingredients found in a variety of foods and drink products which can cause an inflammatory reaction for the immune system. The response for those who are allergic or have an intolerance can vary significantly from person to person.

Common symptoms include:

• Suspected intestinal permeability (leaky gut syndrome)
• Gastrointestinal inflammation (diarrhea or constipation; cramping; nausea; discomfort after eating)
• Headaches, including migraines
• Neurological symptoms (memory loss, balance problems, numbness, tingling, anxiety)
• Skin rashes
• Joint pain
• Diagnosis of autoimmune conditions
• Low vitamin D status
• Multiple food sensitivities
• Excessive fatigue after meals

You’ve probably never heard of mycotoxins unless your health has been directly affected by them. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by Fungi organisms. These toxins can colonize on dietary and environmental sources which humans may come in contact with. If exposed to excessive amounts of mycotoxins, an individual may become ill or even risk death. Examples of how an individual may come into contact with these toxins include the consumption of spoiled or contaminated foods, or working in an environment that holds mold and airborne mold spores and contaminants.

Mycotoxins are particularly inflammatory to the liver’s normal detoxification capacity. When the natural detoxification process is impaired, an individual may become more susceptible to multiple toxicities during the time.

Mycotoxin symptoms are often general or vague, and difficult to associate with a diagnosis or disease state, and, therefore, may be overlooked during clinical assessments. That being said, given the possible interaction sites mentioned above, if an individual is experiencing some of these symptoms regularly, mycotoxin exposure could be the cause:

• Muscle weakness
• Sleep problems
• Poor memory, difficulty finding words
• Slower reaction time
• Vision changes
• Difficulty concentrating
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or bloating
• Unusual skin sensations, tingling, and numbness Increased urinary frequency or increased thirst
• Disorientation and/or dizziness
• Static shocks or metallic taste in the mouth
• Fatigue and weakness
• Chronic burning in the throat and nasal passages
• Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
• Loss of balance
• Depression and/or anxiety
• Skin rashes
• Eye irritation or tearing of the eyes
• Headache and/or light sensitivity
• Hearing loss
• Heightened sensitivity to chemicals and foods
• Irregular heartbeat
• Morning stiffness and/or joint pain

The Mycotoxin at-home test analyzes for over 30 different mycotoxin types and can detect the presence of molecules as small as 5 pcg. Treatment of mycotoxin exposure should include a holistic approach to eradicate the mold from the individual. A variety of natural supplements and therapies exist as effective means to flushing mycotoxins from the body and help the body’s chemical state.

The at-home organic acids test looks at over 75 metabolic markers passed through urine, which can help identify conditions associated with genetic disorders, nutrient deficiencies, intestinal dysbiosis, and toxicity from diet and prescription drugs. The testing of these organic acids can be a key tool to understanding possible causes of chronic conditions or diseases an individual may be battling.

Common symptoms that may benefit from an organic acids at-home test includes:

• Mental and/or developmental delays
• Fatigue and weakness
• Depression and/or anxiety
• Dizziness
• Mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating
• Nausea
• Sleep problems
• Slowed reaction time
• Poor memory
• Headaches
• Hyperactivity
• Digestive problems
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating
• Hypo- or hyperglycemia
• Unexplained weight gain/loss
• Muscle weakness
• Dermatitis
• Immune deficiency
• Anemia
• Hearing, speech, or visual impairment

Alongside other diagnostic testing, organic acid testing can help finish the full clinical outlook of root causes and contributing factors. This helps practitioners in developing the most personalized and custom care solutions for patients. The organic acids at-home test delivers a comprehensive look at biological markers that could point to possible lifestyle modifications to help with condition management or treatment.