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Epstein-Barr Virus
On page 34 of the functional dx blood test, the result indicates I have Epstein-Barr virus but GI map shows I don’t. Which test is correct? If the blood test is correct? how is it caught? Is it contagious?
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Hey ,
Even if both tests examine Epstein Barr Virus(EBV), the results mean different things.
When the GI maps stool test tests positive, this means there is an active Epstein-Barr infection going on somewhere in the GI tract.
In the blood test, you can see the antibodies present as a result of the immune system trying to deal with a viral load. So the blood test is more indicative of evidence of previous infections as well since the virus, once infected, will always be present in the blood. It hides in the B-cells (a specific immune cell), but also in the nerves and the dorsal root ganglion.
EBV is transmitted through body fluids and is most often transmitted through saliva. In fact, most people worldwide carry the virus with them dormant after the infection.
EBV is a virus from the herpes family, one of eight that are known to routinely infect people. It can cause symptoms like fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, most often in the neck.
Reinfection can occur sometimes, especially with stress. In these cases giving the immune system support can help. Supplements like cat’s claw, reishi mushrooms and monolaurin and larch arabinogalactan can help reduce the viral load.
But I would recommend you to read this handout about reducing viral loads if you need support with that.
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Thank you once again for the detailed response Daniel. I’ve stopped taking vitamin A since switching from Biotics Research ADEK to Thorne D/K2,
Please can you recommend a liquid version of vitamin a as I am now finding my Gastroperisis, SIBO, functional dyspepsia or feeling full is increased. I’m not able to cope with too many capsules.
I can just about cope with two meals a day.
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I guess the same with cats claws and lyceine please.
Yesterday, I couldn’t take Magnesium due to the fullness.
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Seeking health – out of stock at the moment
https://www.amritanutrition.co.uk/products/vitamin-a-drops-30ml
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Apex
https://www.amritanutrition.co.uk/products/liqua-a-k-101-15ml
Is Apex OK?
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both Apex and Seeking Health are good brands
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Thank you B.
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