Functional Stool Testing: What It Is & How to Know If You Need It | Ep 333

If you have obvious GI symptoms going on (digestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, acid reflux, loose stools, diarrhea, constipation, or sluggish bowels) you might want a stool test. But there are some non obvious conditions that also have a GI component, such as autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions, that would also benefit from results of a stool test. Learn about functional stool testing, what it is, how you know if you need it and how it can help you. Interested in having your stool test analyzed by Team FN? Sign up for The Gut Panel - our new offer designed to give you more insight as to what your root cause may be. Limited to 10 spots!Timestamps(5:44) Non-obvious signs that something is going on with your gut health(11:27) How functional stool tests differ from conventional GI labs(15:38) Specific things that a stool test can show you(20:04) Importance of stool testing with autoimmunity(27:52) The most important thing to consider when getting a stool test(31:33) When to forego the basics and jump into a stool testFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/333-functional-stool-testingCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram