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Food sensitivities are hard to identify because they have a delayed reaction. By understanding exactly what is causing your symptoms you can fix it and resolve your symptoms of food sensitivities and leaky gut syndrome. Symptoms include fatigue, changes in bowel movements, abdominal pain, skin rashes, fever, infection and headaches. KBMO offers three FIT panels, leaky gut screening, and zonulin antibody measurement to accurately identify food sensitivities, intestinal permeability, and associated inflammation. Treatment plans can yield better patient results using FIT panels to guide elimination diets and gut-healing protocols. 

If you are dealing with symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, skin conditions, runny nose, headaches, fatigue, joint pain, mental health issues, autoimmune diseases or weight gain, our state-of-the-art food sensitivity and gut barrier test might be the key to alleviate these symptoms. 

The IgG + Complement response to food is a kind of immune reaction in which the body perceives certain food items as threats and initiates an immune response against them. IgG (Immunoglobulin G) is a type of antibody that binds to specific antigens, like ones present in some food substances. When complement proteins are also involved, they enhance (or complement) the activity of these antibodies to eliminate the supposed threats. However, this can trigger inflammation and other immune reactions that may cause physical discomfort and symptoms similar to food intolerances.

When left untreated, an overactive IgG and Complement response can cause chronic inflammation and ongoing symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, skin problems, and fatigue. It can potentially cause damage to the gut lining, leading to a condition known as leaky gut syndrome, which allows undigested food particles and bacteria into the bloodstream. This situation could potentially trigger additional immune responses and contribute to autoimmunity. The continuous inflammatory process could also lead to the development of other chronic conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), arthritis, asthma, and more. Finally, this immune response can interfere with nutrient absorption, potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies. It's essential to diagnose and treat this type of immune response to maintain overall health and well-being.

This test can accurately Identify leaking gut, where your gut lining is leaking food particles causing an immune response. Your bodies immune system will identify the leaking particles as invaders and send its defenses. The immune response causes collateral damage to both the identified invader and healthy cells. When chronic, this  reaction causes damage faster than the body is able to heal and leads to a breakdown of the gut lining.

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in the bloodstream indicate the presence of harmful bacteria that have infiltrated the body's natural defenses, potentially leading to septic shock or other severe responses. These endotoxins trigger a strong immune response, which can lead to inflammation, fever, and blood clotting issues. If unchecked, these reactions can cause tissue damage and organ failure, potentially leading to death.

 Zonulin, a protein found in the body, is responsible for regulating the permeability of the intestine, but when overproduced, it can create gaps in the gut lining causing 'leaky gut'. This allows for undigested food, bacteria, and toxins to enter the bloodstream leading to inflammation, a primary factor in most diseases. High levels of zonulin in the bloodstream are associated with several health conditions like autoimmune diseases, celiac disease, diabetes, and more. 

Occludin is a protein that is primarily located in tight junctions of the epithelial and endothelial cells in various tissues, and plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of these cellular barriers. When occludin is found in the bloodstream, it indicates that there has been damage to these barriers, leading to increased permeability. This leakage allows harmful substances and pathogens to cross the barrier and can result in chronic inflammation, infection, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health consequences.

 Candida in the bloodstream, a condition known as candidemia, can cause severe systemic infection affecting vital organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and liver, leading to life-threatening consequences. These yeast cells release toxic byproducts that can damage tissues and disrupt the function of the immune system. Untreated candidemia can cause a widespread inflammatory response, leading to organ failure and septic shock. 

 A  personalized seven-day meal plan is included with your test based on your unique results. 

The cost of this test includes an interpretation of results. $650.

Retesting available for $100 off.

This in-depth evaluation identifies potential deficiencies in crucial amino acids, methylation issues, nutrients, and examines gut health, toxicity, oxidative stress, mitochondrial function. All these are extremely useful if you're looking to supporting overall health and prevent disease. Our approach enables the body to optimally self-regulate and maintain essential functions, for long-term health and wellness optimization.

Right for anyone motivated to make lifestyle changes that support long-term health and prevent illness. A foundational health protocol prioritizes lifestyle to optimize general well-being and the body's innate ability to heal!

Provides insight into the chemical processes that are continuously ongoing in the human body to make energy and substances needed to power different body functions so the human body can heal and regulate itself by keeping normal level of breathing, blood circulation, food digestion, cell growth and repair, hormone level homeostasis, healthy response to stress, detox itself from toxins and metals and maintain low levels of inflammation

Essential Fatty Acids: Understanding your essential fatty acid levels can bring significant health benefits. Testing for essential fatty acids allows you to assess any deficiencies that may impact your body's vital functions. These fats are key for heart, brain, and eye health. They also play a crucial role in controlling inflammation and maintaining the health of your cells. With essential fatty acid testing, you can make more informed dietary decisions and supplement choices to improve your overall health and well-being.

The Omega-3 Index is a critical health marker that measures the amount of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in your red blood cells, and an imbalance can potentially lead to a premature death. The optimal omega-3 index should ideally be 8% or higher, but when the ratio is low, the risk can be as detrimental as the effects of smoking. A test that measures your Omega-3 Index can help identify if your ratio is low or out of balance. Once determined, an individual can then make necessary changes such as incorporating more omega-3-rich foods into their diet or taking supplements. Therefore, regular monitoring and adjusting of one's omega-3 ratio is crucial for promoting longevity and preventing early mortality.

Vitamins: Testing allows for a deeper understanding of your body's needs and t correct any deficiencies identified. For instance, a deficiency in B vitamins, which are essential for various metabolic functions, can cause severe health complications. A deficiency in vitamin B12, for instance, can result in anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, or nerve damage, whereas a lack of B1 (Thiamine) can lead to beriberi, a potentially life-threatening condition affecting the heart and nervous system and is common in people who are frequently sick. Through nutritional testing, such deficiencies can be detected early and managed appropriately to prevent disease onset. This makes testing a valuable tool in proactive healthcare and individual wellness strategies.

Minerals: Minerals are essential to human health as they play a crucial role in the physiological and biochemical processes within our body. They contribute to various functions including strengthening our immune system, stabilizing hormonal balance, bone formation, and promoting cellular energy production.  A deficiency in any  minerals can result in different symptoms. In the case of magnesium, deficiency can cause a variety of symptoms such as muscle spasms and cramps. 

It can also lead to fatigue and muscle weakness because magnesium is a crucial component in the production of cellular energy. Another symptom of magnesium deficiency can be an irregular heartbeat, since this mineral is involved in maintaining normal heart rhythm. Anxiety and confusion can also result from inadequate magnesium, as it contributes to the biochemical reactions that support normal brain function. Lastly, osteoporosis could be a result of prolonged deficiency as magnesium plays a role in bone health and calcium metabolism.

Amino acids: play a fundamental role in the body as they are the building blocks of proteins, which are necessary for virtually every biological process. Here are the primary functions:

1. **Protein Synthesis**: Amino acids contribute to the structure of proteins, allowing cells to function properly. This includes making hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.

2. **Energy Production**: Some amino acids can be converted into glucose and used for energy production in the body.

3. **Neurotransmitter Regulation**: Certain amino acids serve as precursors to neurotransmitters, supporting mental and neurological health. They can influence mood, sleep, and overall brain function.

4. **Immune System Support**: Amino acids help support the immune system. For instance, the amino acid arginine enhances the function of the immune system by promoting T-cell function.

5. **Muscle Growth and Recovery**: They play a key role in muscle growth and repair. Particularly, the branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) help stimulate protein synthesis in muscles and suppress protein breakdown, enhancing athletic performance and reducing muscle soreness.

Despite their importance, most people are deficient in certain amino acids, which can lead to various health problems. Ensuring an adequate intake of these essential nutrients is, therefore, a critical aspect of maintaining optimal health.

Evaluate Oxidative Stress Levels: Oxidative stress occurs when there's an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and the body's ability to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants. Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons that can cause cellular damage as they try to pair with other electrons, leading to a process known as oxidation. Over time, oxidative stress can lead to chronic inflammation and various diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, Parkinson's and many others. It is also linked to aging and may speed up the process. By identifying oxidative stress, appropriate measures can be taken to increase antioxidant intake or reduce free radical production, helping to prevent disease and promote overall health

Toxic levels of metals and chemicals in the body can be extremely destructive to health, leading to neurological damage, organ failure, weakening of the immune system, and an increase in oxidative stress, among other health issues. They can interfere with the body's ability to absorb and utilize nutrients, disrupt hormonal balance, and increase inflammation, which contributes to chronic diseases. These harmful substances mainly come from environmental exposure such as polluted air or water, consumption of contaminated food, certain medical treatments, or workplace exposure. Understanding where your body needs support in detoxification, such as improving liver function, boosting kidney health, or enhancing digestive health can aid in the effective elimination of these toxins. By incorporating detox-supporting foods, limiting exposure to toxicants, drinking adequate water, and ensuring good quality sleep, you can help your body detoxify and maintain a healthier state. 

Oxalates are compounds found in certain foods, and when consumed in large amounts, can bind with calcium in the kidneys to form crystals. Over time, these crystals can accumulate and harden into kidney stones. If these stones become too large to pass naturally through the urinary tract, they can cause extreme pain and other health problems. Understanding your levels of oxalates can help you make lifestyle changes and or supplement to reduce or eliminate your risk of oxalate kidney stones.

Gut Health" 

An overgrowth of yeast in the body, known as Candida overgrowth, can result in health problems ranging from digestive issues to depression. The yeast can break down the walls of the intestinal lining, leading to leaky gut syndrome, which then allows harmful bacteria and toxins to enter the bloodstream, triggering an immune response and leading to a range of symptoms. It can also suppress the immune system, making the body more susceptible to various diseases.

Other types of fungus and yeast, such as Aspergillus and Cryptococcus, can also cause health problems when they multiply uncontrollably. They can infect various parts of the body including the lungs, brain and skin, leading to serious illnesses like fungal meningitis, lung infections and skin diseases.

Dysbiosis in the gut disrupts the balance of bacteria, leading to an overgrowth of harmful microorganisms that negatively impact overall health. This condition can lead to an array of health issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and even mental health disorders. The gut wall can become damaged, potentially leading to a condition called leaky gut, further exacerbating health issues.

Poor gut health impedes your body's ability to efficiently absorb and metabolize crucial nutrients, which can result in malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies, even with a balanced diet. In addition, imbalanced gut bacteria can cause inflammation that may manifest systemically, impacting a range of bodily functions and leading to conditions like autoimmune disorders. 

Nutrient malabsorption is problematic as it hampers overall bodily function, potentially leading to chronic fatigue, bone disorders, and poor skin health among other issues. Inflammation due to poor gut health can instigate or worsen chronic diseases, create issues with the immune system and could be associated with mental health problems, which significantly compromises overall health and wellbeing.

$900 and includes a comprehensive review of results. In the case additional testing is needed, patient receives a 15% discount.

Eliminate Trial and Error: patient with low serotonin and an elevated norepinephrine would likely experience negative side effects when initiating an NSRI (duloxetine, venlafaxine), but may experience more complete relief from an SSRI (fluoxetine, escitalopram).

Especially helpful in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of mental health disorders and provides a targeted treatment plan for a nutritional (or pharmaceutical) approach. This practice takes the nutritional approach, though you are able to take your test results with you to discuss with any type of practitioner.

A deficiency of prozac is not the problem. Not to say drugs aren't useful, but most of the time a drug used as a long term solution to a long term problem it is not a solution.

 A patient with low serotonin and an elevated norepinephrine would benefit from 5-HTP which is a precursor amino acid to serotonin while tyrosine and phenylaline serve as building blocks for catecholamines. 

What Neurotransmitter Testing enables us to do is look at the root cause of  Depression Anxiety ADHD Excessive Anger Outbursts BiPolar Insomnia Poor Memory Weight Issues Impulsivity Inability to Focus Adrenal Dysfunction and more.

 We're able to identify imbalances in the way your body makes, sends and receives neurotransmitters, and work to rebalance the brain and gut to improve or eliminate symptoms and prevent them from coming back. 

The neurotransmitter test is $450 and includes an interpretation of results.

 Methylation testing is a diagnostic procedure that examines the methylation pattern of your DNA. This process can indicate alterations in gene activity without changing the sequence of the DNA. Methylation testing can be used to identify several health conditions and genetic disorders, such as certain types of cancers, neurological disorders, or developmental syndromes. The test involves collecting a sample, usually blood or tissue, which is then analyzed in a laboratory. It plays an essential role in early disease detection and in assessing a person’s risk of developing specific diseases. 

Methylation is a complex and difficult to understand process in your body that turns the food you eat into fuel for your body to use. Up to 40% of people have a genetic variation that changes the way their body will methylate and this can result  in deficiencies, disease, inflammation, cancer, mood disorders and more. One identified, faulty methylation issues are easily corrected.

• low hormones or abnormal hormones
• mood disorders
• cognition problems
• cardiovascular disease
• thyroid problems
• high blood pressure 
• bad temper
• poor sleep
• gut issues
• weight gain
• ADD ADHD
• OCD
• AND SO MUCH MORE

Yes, we are excited he is shedding light on this test. It is important! The test we use is different and better than Brekkas. Our test option is not as expensive and looks at more biomarkers. 

The test includes 2 distinct looks into your methylation

Firstly, this test looks at  Ten genomic SNPs: MTHFR (2) – COMT – MTRR – MAT1A – SHMT1 – MTR – CBS – BHMT – GNMT  

Looking beyond your genetic variation is important. Just because you have a variation doesn't mean you are affected by it. So this test also looks at biomarkers like SAM, methionine, glutathione, serine and homocysteine and more to confirm that this person is affected by their genetic variation.

What makes this enzymatic reaction any more or less important than the rest?

It’s not the specific methylation reaction that is special, but rather how many processes absolutely depend on methylation that makes it so important. Methylation is essential to Creatine production: skeletal muscle contraction • DNA and RNA synthesis • Epigenetic gene regulation • Hormone regulation and detoxification • Energy production • Cell membrane repair • Lipid metabolism • Neurotransmitter production • Nitric oxide production: vascular endothelial function • Immune function 

The cost of the methylation test includes an interpretation of results.

$550