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GI MAP Results
Hi B,
My results have been sent to you. Is it OK for me to post here for you to review?
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8 Replies
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Hi @Naveed Aslam – yes, feel free to upload your results here if you have any questions about it.
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@Bernadette Abraham
Hi B.
Please find attached GI MAP result Naveed Aslam 24.6.24 GI MAP.PDF which is the current result. I’ve also attached the result from January 2024.
H. Pylori still present but number has lowered. I can’t remove it. What can I do?
Commensal /Keystone section
I’ve been taking the below probiotics, but the scales are stillin red, yellow or just over green. What can I do?
https://store.drruscio.com/products/lacto-bifido-probiotic-blend and
Opportunistic Growth
I’ve been taking Biocidin but no improvment
Intestinal Health Markers
SIgA has improved due to taking Moss Nutrition IGg select. Can probiotics help? How can I improve it further?
Calprotectin and zonulin are not in a good place. What can i do here? I’ve been taking L Glutamine, but no improvment.
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@Naveed Aslam Good to see H Pylori coming down. What have you been taking? We have a few different options that can help in the H Pylori protocol here.
Based on your latest GI Map results, commensal species need some support. This can be done with a combination of consuming a variety of fermented foods and broad spectrum probiotics such as Metagenics Ultra Flora Biome Pro.
In addition, Akkermansia is non detected, which is important for gut health and also glucose control. Consider something more targeted like Pendulum Akkermansia.
“Killing” isn’t always necessary. My approach is often to support digestion and gut immunity first (which I can see that your sIgA has improved – great job!) and bring better balance to the microbiome. This usually helps resolve opportunistic species. If after doing so, there is still overgrowths along with associated symptoms, then antimicrobials can be helpful.
Speaking of digestion… how’s it going with HCL supplementation and slowly weaning off acid suppressors?
Here’s a video on how to support gut immunity further from the Gut Health Masterclass.
Calprotectin has reduced slightly (134 to 121) which does show progress and a reduction in inflammation, but you’re right, it’s still more elevated than it should.
There are many gut healing therapies other than glutamine. You can find those HERE from the Gut Health Masterclass.
Zonulin is also suboptimally elevated. Are you strictly 100% gluten-free?
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@Bernadette Abraham hello. In June 2023, H. Pylori was below detectable limit. Prior to testing in June 2023, I took one capsule of mastic gum which was 500mg only in the morning, zinc l caronsine, vitamin c and a and is it Brocolli sprouts capsule (not all the time as my stomach couldn’t cope with it).
I continued taking mastic gum 500mg only in the morning and stopped Brocolli sprouts after testing negative. However, H. Pylori returned in January 2024 and now still there even in June even though number is reduced.
Prior to testing in June, I was taking mastic gum, the same amount, zinc l. Caronsine, the Lactobacillus and Bifidium probiotic blends and megaspore, vitamin c.
Unfortunately, the sugar craving is still there which happens at night. Which markers show I am having gluten. Is the sugar causing the Zonnulin and calprotectin. By the evening, I have no energy and feel faint.
I am finding when I have my jasmine rice, chicken (be it boneless chicken pieces or drumstick), vegetables such as carrots, pak choi, courgettes, butternut squash). It’s too heavy and painful on the stomach. I am still hungry and sugar craving kicks in straight after at night. The biscuits, ice cream which cools my stomach as it is hot inside is soothing or anything else satisfies my hunger that night, but then then the following day I am bloated, and abdominal area is tight and painful alot more than if I don’t have any sugar for about a week. Lack of energy and hunger and maybe gut dysbiosis is causing the sugar craving.
In the afternoon, I have oatmeal, quinoa flakes and millet flakes as porridge. I have one boiled egg and I add one tea spoon of hemp protein and blend the porridge.
Basically I have two meals a day which I can only tolerate. I make up the rest of it by having sugary foods at night. These foods don’t cause pain because they don’t fibre.
Betiane hcl, I’m now on 220mg. I do get heartburn somedays and somedays, I’m OK.
Unfortunately, I still rely on famotidine 20mg at night only. Otherwise, I get severe heartburn and reflux. My throat hurts as well.
Should I stop it, due to the h. Pylori being there. Also, I have oesoohagitis grade a and mild chronic gastirits.
I will hold back on killing thr opportunistic bacteria as my stomach can’t cope with more antimicrobials.
Can I have foods with akermensia instead?
I’ve tried home made sauerkraut but it burns my stomach.
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@Naveed Aslam did you end up working with Dr. Geoffrey Smith? I’m asking because the type of remedies that can benefit you at this stage when so much hurts you is in the energetic realm. The remedies he provides by Physica Energetics are energetic/homeopathic remedies that can really be useful for you.
In the protocol I shared for H Pylori, there was silver hydrosol and also Matula tea as alternative options. Have you considered those?
Gluten increases zonulin, that’s why I asked if you’re 100% gluten free or not. If you’re not, strongly consider a 100% removal of gluten for at least a month to see how it makes you feel. Here’s a handout on hidden sources.
If you’re looking for something sweet and cold at night, why don’t you consider making an acai bowl for example (use the unsweetened acai variety – I like Sambazon brand)? You can top it with unsweetened coconut shreds, chia seeds, fruits, etc. Or make coconut/mango sorbet – simply freeze and blend frozen mango with coconut milk. Super easy, quick and delicious.
If you’re going to have something sweet, commit to having whole foods instead of food products. It’s an opportunity to nourish yourself with phytonutrients and antioxidants from fruits, instead of void refined sugar that will not benefit you in any way.
Another option is to consider a medical food (powder) which is sweetened with monk fruit so it is low glycemic. Simply blend it with cold water to satisfy the need for something cold and sweet. For example, Metagenics UltraGI Replenish. This can provide additional gut soothing support, vitamins, minerals, and calories since you’re only having 2 meals opportunities per day.
Since H Pylori is not clinically high, it’s ok to continue with low-dose HCL while still working to bring down the numbers further. This will actually help prevent a reinfection.
Also continue with the gut soothing nutrients and compounds like bone broth, collagen, cabbage juice, okra, aloe, zinc carnosine, etc. A combo formula my clients have had great success with is Designs For Health’s GI Revive.
If you can’t tolerate sauerkraut, consider other fermented food options like beet kvass and kefir. We have recipes for both here. Akkermansia like other beneficial bacteria need to be fed – that’s where eating prebiotics can help like fiber, polyphenols, and healthy fats. And also, minimizing processed foods and sugars can reduce inflammation and promote a healthy gut environment.
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@Bernadette Abraham hi. I met him once. He prescribed one of the supplements by the company you mentioned. I took it but it would burn my stomach. He wanted me to take it frequently during the day. I couldn’t tolerate it and never went back. Plus, he was very costly and told me stop supplements through some technique which I could tolerate.
I am not confident in trying metula tea in case they don’t refund. I could try silver hydrosol. Never heard of this.
I’m not 100% gluten free due to having refined sugar foods at night. It’s only the sugar craving. I don’t have anything else.
I have not come across acai bowl.
The mango sorbet is a great idea.
GI revive is a great product. Unfortunately, it has mucin pork based. I haven’t been able to find an equivalent product.
I can’t tolerate bone broth on it’w or chickenrmeqt stock due to the fat. Cabbage juice burns. You mention, okra. Do you mean drink the slimy water?
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@Naveed Aslam believe it or not, everything you need to help your body heal is within you already. Please make time to read “Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself” and then “Becoming Supernatural” by Dr. Joe Dispenza. If you prefer to watch videos, make time to watch The Source documentary which is based on his life’s work. The testimonials and health recoveries are unbelievable.
I went to his retreat in Spain in May, and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The quantum / interdimensional field holds infinite possibilities, and Dr. Joe enables people by teaching them how to tap into that quantum space and transform themselves.
Definitely explore this.
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@Bernadette Abraham Thanks B. I’ll watch the video. I will revisit Geoffrey Smith.
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