{"product_id":"diagnostic-solutions-gi-map-stool-test-plus-zonulin","title":"GI MAP Stool Test + Zonulin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GI MAP\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com\/tests\/gi-map\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com\/tests\/gi-map\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GI-MAP® (Microbial Assay Plus) is a comprehensive stool test that relies on quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to detect parasites, bacteria,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e, fungi, and more by targeting the specific DNA of the organisms tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZonulin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZonulin is a protein in the small intestine that plays a crucial role in controlling the permeability of tight junctions between cells in the digestive tract. Elevated zonulin levels in stool are indicative of \u003cstrong\u003eincreased intestinal permeability, aka leaky gut\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS: GI MAP + ZONULIN\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com\/blog\/understanding-and-managing-elevated-zonulin-levels-insights-gi-map\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com\/blog\/understanding-and-managing-elevated-zonulin-levels-insights-gi-map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptimal Health — It All Starts with the GI‑MAP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch overwhelmingly indicates that gut health impacts overall health. The gut microbiome plays a critical role in mediating the effects of diet and other factors on digestive, immune, metabolic, skin, brain, and neuroendocrine health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults allow practitioners to personalize gut healing protocols that optimize overall health. Get to the root cause of chronic conditions with GI‑MAP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePRACTICAL DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Stool sample\u003cbr\u003e•    Read the instructions provided in the test kit PRIOR to completing the test\u003cbr\u003e•    Ship sample directly to the lab by Fedex (prepaid) \u003cbr\u003e•    Turnaround time: 2 weeks\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e*All test kits \u003cstrong\u003eMUST\u003c\/strong\u003e be completed within 4 months of date of purchase. If a test kit expires or must be replaced for any reason, administrative fees and lab fees will apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diagnostic Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49803521098023,"sku":"USD-DIA-GI-MAP-STL-TST+ZONULIN","price":805.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/7289\/1687\/files\/gimap.png?v=1740774198","url":"https:\/\/www.naturopathmontreal.ca\/products\/diagnostic-solutions-gi-map-stool-test-plus-zonulin","provider":"Paola DeCicco, ND | Naturopath(e) Montreal ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}