Erin was inspired to create this episode after sharing her recent stool test with clinically high levels of H. Pylori. She dives into the hotly debated topic within the industry: is H. Pylori an integral part of our health or is it something that needs to be completely eradicated? Learn the nuances behind how to test for H. Pylori, when we should treat it, and when it may be best left alone. 

Are you a practitioner who is interested in learning the nitty-gritty of H. Pylori, stool tests & gut health? Apply to the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy. Applications for the spring cohort are now open!

Timestamps

(7:39) What H. Pylori is and how it suppresses stomach acid

(13:00) The role H. Pylori plays in gastritis and ulcers

(16:01) Classic symptoms of stomach ulcers

(18:54) The connection between H. Pylori and other health issues

(20:17) Ways to test for H. Pylori

(27:00) Why treatment should never be solely based upon lab results

FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: 

https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/304-h-pylori-need-to-know

Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram