GI
Effects Stool Profiles
Essentia
Nutrition uses
state-of-the-art stool
testing developed in
the U.S.A. for the
most accurate analysis
available. Launched in
the spring of 2007,
the GI Effects use DNA
analysis to identify
gut microbes with 100%
accuracy including
anaerobes, a
previously
immeasurable area of
the gut environment.
Two types of GI tests
are available:
GI
Function Profile (stool
sample) £250
This
comprehensive test
assesses the widest
range of intestinal
conditions. It
provides information
on digestion,
metabolism, absorption
of nutrients, as well
levels of beneficial
and harmful bacteria,
yeasts, and parasites
(worms, eggs, larva
and protozoa).
Microbial
Ecology Profile
(stool sample)
£145
A
comprehensive
assessment of
beneficial and harmful
gut bacteria, yeasts
and parasites.
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Food
Intolerance Testing
A
food intolerance is an
adverse reaction to a
food or food
ingredient which may
manifest as a number
of different
reactions. These tests
measure immune
reactions to a number
of different foods.
FACTest
(blood
sample) £245
Measures
a cascade of immune
reactions to around
170 different foods,
including common
seasonings,
colourings, additives
and beverages.
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here
for more information
Measures
sensitivities against
all cow, sheep, goat
and soya products,
common grains and
yeast. A marker called
tissue
transglutaminase (tTGA),
which is highly
specific at
identifying untreated
Coeliac disease, is
also measured.
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here
for more information
This
profile consists of
the full FACTest, IgE
Food Allergy Panel and
a marker called tissue
transglutaminase (tTGA)
which is highly
specific at
identifying untreated
Coeliac Disease, is
also measured.
Measures
antibodies specific to
30 commonly reactive
foods from a finger
stick. Easy to use
test that can be done
at home. Detects
delayed or hidden food
sensitivities. Includes
a rotation/elimination
diet booklet.
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Organix™
Profile
The
Organix Profiles use a
urine sample to give a
view into the body's
cellular metabolic
processes and the
efficiency of
metabolic function
using
a
single urine specimen.
The
following tests are
available:
Measures
various important
nutritional and
metabolic processes
including those of
liver detoxification,
neurotransmitter and
antioxidant status, as
well as intestinal
yeast and bacteria. In
addition, many
vitamin, mineral and
amino acid
deficiencies can be
identified using this
test.
Organix
Basix
£150
Includes
all of the above
except intestinal
markers and
antioxidant status.
Organix
Dysbiosis
£150
Assesses
only bacterial &
yeasts markers.
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Female
Hormone Panel
£150
This
is a saliva test that
analyses levels of
progesterone and oestrogen
over 28 days (or an extended
cycle). The relative levels
of these two hormones can
then be assessed to identify
any abnormalities throughout
the menstrual cycle. The
test also measures
testosterone which can be
elevated in women with PCOS.
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here
for more information
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Candida
Antibody Profile
£70
This
saliva test uses a
very sensitive
technique to measure
levels of antibodies
to Candida. It is used
not only for detecting
the presence of the
infection but also as
an indicator of the
stage of the
condition.
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here
for more information
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Adrenal
Stress Index
£70
This
test uses saliva samples
taken at four key points in
the day to assess the
adrenal hormone cycles.
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here
for more information
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Total
Thyroid Screen
£80
A
comprehensive test that
measures thyroid hormones (TSH,
T3, T4, free T3 and reverse
T3) and antibodies. It is
used for the early detection
of thyroid disease and to
assess thyroid function.
Both standard medical and
optimal ranges are given.
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for more information
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Hair
Mineral Analysis
£55
Using
hair sample this test
assesses the concentration
of toxic heavy metals and
essential elements and can
be used as an indicator of
long-term mineral levels.
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Osteoporosis
Risk Assessment
£70
Uses
urine to detect the current
rate of bone loss (not how
much has been lost) and is
also ideal to monitor
whether a programme is
working.
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here
for more information
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Homocysteine
(finger prick blood sample)
£75
A few drops of blood from a
pin-prick is needed to measure
homocysteine levels, which are implicated not only the risk for
cardiovascular disease but also many other chronic diseases. Certain
key nutrients, including vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and folic acid, are
necessary for homocysteine metabolism.
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here
for more information
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Estronex™
£120
Uses urine to measure various metabolites of oestrogen, the levels of which can be used as an indicator of
oestrogen-sensitive cancer risk
such as breast or cervical.
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Comprehensive Adrenal Stress
Index (saliva)
£90
This profile consists of the
Adrenal Stress Index (see link
above) and Secretory IgA tests.
SIgA is an important indicator of
digestive immune function. Chronic
intestinal infections (due to bacterial, yeast or parasites),
food sensitivities, aging, antibiotics, medication and stress
all decrease sIgA levels. Low
levels can lead to recurrent
infections and food intolerances.
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Bloodspot™ Amino Acid
Assay (finger-prick blood sample) £99
The Bloodspot Amino Acid Assay can illuminate problems in amino acid
absorption by determining essential amino acid imbalances. This
assay is a non-invasive alternative to a blood draw in determining
essential amino acid status. Amino acids make up proteins found in
every tissue of the body. They play a major role in nearly every
chemical process that affects both physical and mental function
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Bloodspot™ Fatty Acid Profile
(finger-prick blood sample)
£99
From a simple finger stick, this easy-to-use test measures key
omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and calculates key indicators to
establish your optimal balance. Trans fatty acids—the “bad” oils in
processed foods—are also measured.
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Thyroid Panel (saliva) £90.54
Individual markers include: TPO Thyroid Ab, fTSH Thyroid stimulating
hormone, fT3 Free T3, fT4 Free T4.
This Thyroid Panel uses saliva for testing thyroid function. A blood
test indicates the amount of thyroid hormones being produced; a
urine test indicates the amount being disposed of, but saliva
testing actually checks the hormones which are currently being
utilised in the cells. A saliva test measures the fT3 & fT4 once
they have passed through the capillaries into the extracellular
fluid and will therefore often detect a problem previously
overlooked by other tests.
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Menopause Profile
(saliva & urine) £120
Although menopause is a normal part of a woman's maturation, many
experience discomfort both during and after menopause. This profile
combines 4 different tests in one: the 1-Day Progesterone/Oestrogen,
Testosterone, Oestrogen Metabolism, and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment.
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for more information
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Male Hormone Profile
(saliva) £160
The Male Hormone Profile is an accurate, convenient, non-invasive
saliva assay that evaluates testosterone activity. It also includes
an analysis of the stress hormones (cortisol and DHEA) and
melatonin, providing a more complete picture of how theses hormones
may also be playing a role in testosterone imbalances.
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for more information
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Comprehensive Cardiovascular
Assessment (blood) £140
A comprehensive evaluation of cardiovascular risk, measuring various
important markers such as cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine,
coenzyme Q10 vitamins and minerals, as well as key inflammatory
markers. This unique test combines both traditional and cutting-edge
indicators of cardiovascular health that can often be corrected with
nutritional intervention.
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for more information
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