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Vitamin B1

Please could anyone shine some light on this for me – I now have had 3 clients that nutrient testing has shown either a deficiency or functionally low in just B1, all the other B vits are either in range or optimal. Given that they are generally found together (in…

43 yo F with sub-clinical thyroid

43 year old female with sub-clinical thyroid, early onset menopause and weight gain Would appreciate views: 43 year old female whose goals are to increase energy and lose weight. She was diagnosed with sub-clinical hypothyroidism (GP said it was borderline) and takes thyroxine to manage it. Considered herself slim until…

Coeliac Testing in the UK (preventative)

I am working with a family where 1 child is diagnosed with CD. It would appear that it runs in the family (aunt & cousin). The mother is arranging for her 2nd child to be tested with the GP even though she is not expressing any symptoms. Please could someone…

Confused about choosing the right tests for toxic metals

Confused about choosing the right tests for toxic metals – guidance appreciated I have 2 very different clients whom I need help with establishing if toxic metals are implicated in their conditions. Female 57yrs early stages of Parkinsons (non-medicated) and another female 45 yrs with infertility (wants to start IVF…

Candida

Hi I have seen this patient once. She was convinced that she is suffering from Candida/Thrush overgrowth. She has had extensive medical investigations, endoscopy, colonoscopy. Only result is consistent low blood pressure. All other bloods etc normal. Her doctor prescribed Diflucan and then Nystatin and she has been following a…

56 yo F with hx Lymes disease sx H pylori fatigue GI

Test for Lymes disease 10 years after a possible infection 10 years ago Female patient, age 56, height 5’6″ weight 8 1/2 stone. Divorced, 2 teenage children, not able to work full time. • Primary Presenting Symptoms Digestive, long term fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, insomnia (for many years and uses…
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Heavy metals testing

Keen to get a steer on preferred tests for heavy metals, please. I have a client who had mercury (Hg) fillings removed without a proper protocol, and some other symptoms that point to other potential toxicity. Hair, urine or otherwise? Thanks Rachel Martino

Micronutrient status?

Hello, is anyone using Spectracell via Regenerus? Appreciate feedback on how useful you find this test. Thanks Jenny Phillips

Testing for Leaky Gut

Hi, please which functional tests are the best for testing for a leaky gut? Thank you Anne Anyia

SIBO negative results

Hi guys, I had a client go to gastrolife for a hydrogen breath test. Her results came back negative but she also said that she had absolutely no symptoms after drinking the sugary solution. The consultant said she might have fructose malabsorption but she has no symptoms after kiwi, mandarin,…

Heavy metal test results

Hello I am a nutrition student at CNM (Manchester) and I have just received my test results for Toxic elements from Genova Diagnostics. This test was done for me because I am not getting pregnant, and also had one miscarriage. The test results are: Lead 10ug, mercury 4,33ug, Arsenic 72ug,…