Biometric Testing

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The Candida + IBS Profile evaluates the existence of autoimmune-related changes in intestinal motility, Candida (fungal) overgrowth, and antibody levels linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). If you have autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, mold or other fungal exposure, or suspected intestinal permeability, this panel may help you.

The most prevalent gastrointestinal ailment is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which affects 10-15% of people globally. In moderation, the fungal pathogen Candida is beneficial, but when it proliferates too much, it can cause havoc on the digestive system and upset the balance of the gut microbiota. Diseases in the major organs or bloodstream can also result from Candida overgrowth; in the United States, candidemia is one of the most prevalent bloodstream diseases. Increased intestinal permeability brought on by bacterial or fungal overgrowth and infections can result in chronic inflammation and disorders like IBS.

In order to ascertain whether pathogens are the cause of your digestive issues, the Vibrant Wellness Candida + IBS Profile will assist detect IBS-diarrhea predominant (IBS-D) or IBS-mixed type (IBS-M) linked to fungal/bacterial overgrowth.

The Heavy Metals test is a urine-based test to screen for 20 of the most common heavy metals known to accumulate and cause adverse health effects in the human body.

• Heavy metal toxicity is under-represented as a root cause of illness and disease in humans, is thought to affect over 1 million individuals annually, and can affect virtually all biological systems within the human body
• Heavy metals may be the root cause of common neurological disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and disorders associated with increased oxidative stress and cellular dysfunction
• Due to the ability of many heavy metals to deplete critical nutrients such as antioxidants and minerals, the Vibrant Heavy Metals test should be run alongside a Vibrant Micronutrient panel, to assess both intra- and extracellular levels of commonly affected nutrients
• Populations at greater risk of heavy metal toxicity include developing fetuses, children, and the immunocompromised, as well as individuals with impaired liver function and reduced antioxidant activity
• Heavy metals are present in all regions of the United States, and can accumulate in air, soil, and drinking or ground water sources in and around concentrated sources of heavy metals from industrial production or pollution
• Some professions and hobbies are at greater risk of heavy metal toxicity, including fuel, munitions, painting, rubber manufacturing, industrial smelting, mining, photographic processing, agriculture, semiconductors, welding, and waste or radioactive waste disposal sites
• The World Health Organization (WHO) considers 13 heavy metals of significance to human and environmental health: arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, mercury, manganese, nickel, lead, tin, and titanium, however, there are other metals and metalloids that may be significant causes of health problems in humans

Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers that facilitate the transmission of signals from one neuron to the next across a synapse. Neurotransmitters influence and regulate a wide range of processes such as mental performance, emotions, pain response, and energy levels.

Symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalances often overlap other conditions, and can be mistaken for sex hormone imbalances, chronic infections, GI distress, metabolic abnormalities, neurological decline, and chronic fatigue, to name a few.

Hormones, especially adrenal hormones and sex hormones, are interconnected with neurotransmitters. An imbalance in adrenal and sex hormones could lead to neurotransmitter imbalances which could revert back to cause hormonal imbalances.

Testing a combination of hormonal and neurotransmitter panels would provide a comprehensive assessment of the hormonal and neurotransmitter dysfunctions and their relationships, that could aid in identifying underlying causes of symptoms.

By testing a comprehensive panel of neurotransmitters, clinicians can determine when symptoms are directly or indirectly related to neurotransmitter levels, and when additional testing may be appropriate.

The Salivary Hormones Test determines the body's levels of vital reproductive and metabolic hormones that affect energy, mood, energy levels, energy swings, weight changes, water retention, muscle gain or loss, and cognitive function. The main advantage of using salivary testing is that, unlike total or protein-bound hormones that are normally evaluated in serum, steroid hormones extracted from saliva are unconjugated and/or accessible. Hormones are vital chemical messengers that control the body's regular functions. The assessment of sex steroid imbalance, such as an excess or deficit of progesterone, estrogen, or testosterone/DHEAS-S, can be aided by this test. This panel also helps to examine adrenal function and conditions pertaining to excess or shortage of cortisol, as well as HPA axis imbalance. Testing for adrenal function can also provide information on neurotransmitter levels and mood problems.

Ninety percent of women ask their doctor for tips on managing menopausal symptoms. You can learn more about the situational factors relating to genetics, environment, nutrition, and inflammation that affect hormone pathways, enzymes, and metabolite production by evaluating the complete steroid cascade of hormones and metabolites. Hormone imbalances can impair several bodily processes, have a detrimental effect on one's quality of life, and raise one's chance of developing diseases linked to hormones, such as hormone-sensitive malignancies. Evaluation of adrenal hormones and sex is essential to distinguish hormonal imbalance from other prevalent illnesses that share symptoms. Neurotransmitters and hormones, particularly adrenal hormones, are related. An imbalance in sex and adrenal hormones may result in neurotransmitter imbalances, which may then trigger another hormonal imbalance, creating a vicious cycle.

Seven of the most prevalent infections linked to nerve system autoimmune disease are identified by the Viral Infections panel. This panel may be helpful if you have been diagnosed with or suspect autoimmune illness, chronic inflammation, or viral exposure.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most prevalent human viruses and can be found worldwide. Viral infections can spread quickly. Viral infections can spread in a number of ways, such as through close human contact—such as when someone coughs or sneezes—objects, and sexual activity. Viral infections have the potential to result in autoimmune disease, a condition where the immune system targets itself, if undetected. Numerous symptoms affecting various physiological systems are brought on by inflammation, which increases discomfort and leads to incorrect diagnoses.

It is a common misconception that individuals have been exposed to or infected by the microorganisms responsible for these symptoms. The only method available to verify biotoxin exposure or presence is the Chronic Inflammatory Panel.