S03E05 | Understanding gut health diagnostics: Part 1

This topic is worth a 2-part series as there is so much to cover! Your hosts explore the spectrum of diagnostic tools available to assess gut health and decipher the most common tests, debunk myths, and shed light on the reliability of various diagnostic methods. From stool tests to endoscopy, Sandra and Wagdy aim to equip you with the knowledge you need to know about gut health diagnostics and what they all mean. This episode covers:

• Stool tests, why we need them and what your poo’s colour, consistency and other faecal markers can tell us
• What makes an essential blood work up
• Understanding markers such as CRP and antibody serology
• Sandra’s take on screening for “leaky gut” using Zonulin
• Why you shouldn’t take a microbiome test
• How food intolerance tests are the biggest wellness scam

This episode is packed with information so we do suggest keeping some notes! Part 2 will cover the next set of diagnostics such as breath tests and imaging (CT, MRI and Ultrasounds) so make sure you hit the follow button not to miss an episode!

If you have any questions about gut health tests and diagnostics, don’t forget to send your questions through to [email protected]

Previous episodes to listen to that have been mentioned today:

S01E04 | All about poo Part 1: Understanding Constipation

S01E05 | All about poo Part 2: Understanding Diarrhoea

S01E08 | Debunking Leaky Gut with guest dietitian, Kirsten Jackson