Depending on who you ask, feeling bloated could either be a sign that you ate or drank dairy, or you could have a severe case of maldigestion. Of course, no one really suspects the gut until your doctor tells you to get it tested, but there are many kinds of tests for maldigestion. Then, there’s also the fact that maldigestion is an umbrella term for many other types of digestive disorders.

How do you know which tests work best and for which type of maldigestion?

Today, we discuss the subject of maldigestion, its related symptoms, and some of the ways to test for it. We explain some of the biomarkers to watch for when test results come out. We share how our gut bacteria can influence our test results and the various ways you can interpret them. We explain how age affects the way we metabolize nutrients like fat and protein. We also describe how digestive enzymes work as well as other gut-related supplements.

 

“There are so many more aspects to digesting and absorbing than just what’s going on in your intestine.” - Patti Devers

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• Some of the common causes of maldigestion.
• What Eating Hygiene is and how to do it properly.
• What to expect from the stool test when maldigestion is suspected.
• How gut bacteria can affect the results of the stool test.
• How dietary changes can cause maldigestion.
• What to expect with aging and fat digestion and absorption.
• Supplements you can take to aid digestion.
• The different ways digestive enzymes affect test results.

 

Question of the Day:

• If someone has had a cholecystectomy, what will their fecal fats look like?

 

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