{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Clinical Interpretation of a Functional Stool Test with Dr. Ben Weitz: Rational Wellness Podcast 451","description":"  View the Show Notes For This Episode  Clinical Interpretation of a Functional Stool Test with Dr. Ben Weitz.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Podcast Highlights            How to Interpret the GI-MAP Stool Test for Functional Gut Health Insights  Dr. Ben Weitz introduces the Rational Wellness Podcast and explains how to interpret a functional medicine stool test, focusing on the GI-MAP from Diagnostic Solutions, to assess gut health beyond conventional pathogen screening. He emphasizes first ruling out serious conditions via careful history and gastroenterology evaluation (e.g., colonoscopy\/endoscopy), then using comprehensive stool testing alongside other tests like SIBO breath and organic acids. He reviews GI-MAP sections covering acute vs chronic pathogens (e.g., C. difficile), H. pylori and key virulence factors, commensal and keystone species (e.g., Akkermansia, Faecalibacterium, Roseburia), dysbiosis and possible SIBO-related microbes (Methanobrevibacter, Desulfovibrio), fungi\/candida and SIFO considerations, parasites, and functional markers including steatocrit, elastase, beta-glucuronidase, occult blood, secretory IgA, anti-gliadin IgA, inflammatory markers, zonulin, and antibiotic resistance genes. &amp;nbsp;  00:59 Why Gut Health Matters  01:56&amp;nbsp;Rule Out Serious Disease First  03:14&amp;nbsp;Why Use Functional Stool Tests  05:10&amp;nbsp;GI-MAP Overview Setup  05:30&amp;nbsp;Sponsor Apollo Wearable  07:00&amp;nbsp;Acute Pathogens and C Diff  08:16&amp;nbsp;H Pylori and Virulence  11:01&amp;nbsp;Keystone Commensals and Rebuild  12:51&amp;nbsp;Dysbiosis and SIBO Clues  16:07&amp;nbsp;Candida and Fungal Overgrowth  18:11&amp;nbsp;Parasites and Intestinal Markers  21:04&amp;nbsp;Immune Markers and Leaky Gut  23:01&amp;nbsp;Antibiotic Resistance and Wrap Up  23:56&amp;nbsp;Final Thanks and Clinic Info  &amp;nbsp;     &amp;nbsp;        &amp;nbsp;        Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS\/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Rational Wellness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drweitz.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40236485\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40236485"}