The Gut Test Your Doctor Won’t Order (But Should)
By Leah Barack, Gut Health Expert & Functional Nutritionist
Functional Medicine Stool Testing
Why the GI-MAP Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Gut Healing Journey
You’ve had the colonoscopy.
You’ve done the celiac panel.
Your primary care ran "all the labs" and told you everything looks... normal.
So why are you still bloated, constipated, and constantly uncomfortable in your body?
If you've been told there's nothing wrong — but your gut says otherwise — you're not crazy.
You’re just missing the right test.
Meet the GI-MAP: A Functional Stool Test That Actually Tells You Something
Unlike standard stool tests or routine bloodwork, the GI-MAP goes deeper.
It uses cutting-edge DNA technology (qPCR) to detect microbes and markers at levels traditional tests miss.
It’s the test I run most often for clients with chronic bloating, constipation, IBS, post-antibiotic issues, food sensitivities, and hormone imbalances.
Because it gets us actual data — not just “you’re fine.”
Here’s What the GI-MAP Can Reveal in ONE Sample:
🔍 Commensal & Keystone Bacteria
These are the “good guys” that regulate digestion, inflammation, and immunity. When they’re depleted or imbalanced, it’s like having a gut with no foundation.🦠 Pathogenic Bacteria + Parasites
From E. coli strains to Giardia, these stealth infections often go undetected in standard tests — but they wreak havoc.🍄 Yeast & Candida Overgrowth
Overgrowth can lead to bloating, cravings, skin issues, and brain fog.🔥 Inflammation Markers
Like calprotectin and anti-gliadin IgA, which can flag intestinal inflammation or gluten reactivity.🧫 H. pylori
A sneaky bacteria tied to reflux, nausea, and ulcers — and frequently missed by conventional testing.🧪 Leaky Gut Indicator (Zonulin)
If this is high, your intestinal lining is compromised — which can lead to food sensitivities and systemic inflammation.💩 Enzyme & Immune Function
Are you breaking down your food? Is your gut immunity (secretory IgA) online or offline?
Who Should Consider the GI-MAP?
If you're dealing with…
Chronic bloating or distention
Constipation (even if you’ve “tried everything”)
Gas or discomfort after meals
IBS, SIBO, or IBD
Skin flares like eczema or acne
Fatigue or hormone issues rooted in the gut
Post-antibiotic or post-infection gut symptoms
...this test might finally give you the answers you’ve been searching for.
This Isn’t the Test You’ll Get From Your GI Doctor
Most conventional doctors don’t use this kind of advanced testing. They’ll look for infections, red-flag diseases, or structural problems — which is important, but it doesn't explain why your gut still doesn’t feel right.
Functional testing like the GI-MAP looks at function and ecosystem, not just damage.
Want Real Answers — Not More “You’re Fine”s?
If you're tired of chasing your tail with restrictive diets, probiotics that don’t work, or being brushed off by your doctor…
...let’s get you some actual insight.
🎯 Click below to book a Free Fit Call and see if the GI-MAP (and my 1:1 support) is the missing link in your gut healing journey.
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P.S. I only recommend this test when I believe it will give us actionable data. If you're not sure if it’s right for you, that’s what the call is for. No pressure — just clarity.