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What are free radicals and oxidative stress? How do free radicals impact the health and wellness of our patients? Why should clinicians analyze and measure a patient’s free radicals and oxidative stress levels? What can this information tell us about our patient’s overall health and their risk of developing a chronic disease?

Today, we simplify the complex topic of free radicals and their connection to oxidative stress. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of free radicals in your body and how antioxidants can help you decrease them while eliminating oxidative stress levels. We discuss what commonly causes free radicals to develop in your body and where we can find the best sources of antioxidants. We also discuss the connection between chronic diseases and high levels of free radicals as well as the correlation between extreme exercise and significant weight loss to increased levels of oxidative stress.

 

“When we talk about oxidative stress, it’s really when the damage outweighs your ability to counter it with antioxidants.” - Patti Devers

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• Understanding what ‘free radicals’ are and their connection to oxidative stress
• The pros and cons of free radicals
• How antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress
• The main sources of antioxidants
• The primary causes of free radicals in your body
• The connection between certain chronic diseases and high levels of oxidative stress
• How to measure oxidative stress
• What SOD’s and glutathione do within the body
• Debunking the misconception around ‘burning through your glutathione’
• Taking glutathione supplements and what to consider before starting a glutathione supplement
• How excessive exercise and significant weight loss can elevate your oxidative stress levels
• The correlation between glutathione levels and pyroglutamic acid

 

Question of the Day:

• When trying to assess heavy metals in a patient, is it better to use a urine test or a blood test?

 

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Liz Lipski is a professor and the Director of Academic Development for the Nutrition and Integrative Health Programs at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn University and the Executive Director of Access to Health Experts. She is also the owner of the holistic health and nutrition organization, Innovative Healing Inc. and has presented keynote speeches and seminars on topics related to diet and its impact on our digestion and microbial health. With decades of experience in integrative health and nutrition, Liz has published multiple books, including her most recent edition of Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion.

 

Liz joins us today to discuss the difference between going on a diet versus establishing a good diet and why not all diets are created equally. We discuss the dilemma of determining what we should - or shouldn’t - include in our daily diet. We discuss the benefits of adopting a Mediterranean diet, how it helps aid in the prevention of diseases, and the impact of staying on a restrictive diet. Liz shares her concerns with the Ketogenic and Vegan diets, particularly how the keto diet can impact a person’s microbiome. She also shares her thoughts on intermittent fasting and where she recommends clinicians to start when determining if a patient should change their diet.

 

“Food is so intertwined with our emotions and our memory.” - Liz Lipski

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• The difference between ‘going on a diet’ versus simply changing your diet
• Determining what you should - or should not - eat
• Why what you eat is important
• The amount of ultra-processed foods Americans typically eat
• The health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean diet
• The connection between what you eat and how you feel on a physical and emotional level
• The impact of staying on a restrictive diet
• Liz’s primary concerns with the Vegan, Paleo, and Keto diets
• The pros and cons of limiting your carbohydrate intake and how it can impact your microbiome
• Using diet as a treatment for autoimmune disorders
• Liz’s perspective on intermittent fasting
• Where to start when considering if a patient could benefit from a dietary change

 

Connect with Liz Lipski:

• Innovative Healing
• Book: Digestive Wellness: Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion, Fifth Edition

 

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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In today’s society, fats are considered as bad and evil, but the truth is, our bodies need fat. Our hearts need fat to pump blood through your circulatory system. Our brain needs it to function and process information. Our endocrine system needs fat to produce and regulate hormones.

So, why does fat have such a bad wrap?

Today, we talk all about fats - from ‘the alphas’ to the omegas and everything in between. We discuss why fats are critical for our bodies to function properly and the difference between “good fats” and “bad fats.” We discuss where to find healthy sources of fat like omega-3s and healthy antioxidants, the importance of measuring the ratio between omega-3s and omega-6s, and the target ratio most consumers should strive for. We also explain why the body may - or may not - create an adequate amount of EPA and DHA on its own, even when we consume an adequate amount of essential fatty acids and how certain levels of fatty acids can indicate a patient is at risk for experiencing a cardiac event.

 

“It’s all about healthy sources of fats. It’s all about balance.” - Patti Devers

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• Why your body needs fat and how it uses fats to function properly
• The difference between good fats and bad fats
• The main sources of dietary fats
• Why grass-fed beef is a healthier source of good fats
• The difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
• Measuring the omega-3s and omega-6s and the ratio goal you should strive for
• The two essential metabolic fatty acids
• Sources of ‘good’ saturated fats and why our bodies need healthy sources of saturated fats
• Why not all trans-fats are not created equal
• How consuming high levels of omega-3 fatty acids while taking fish oil supplements can act as a blood thinner
• Pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids vs anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids
• How the insulin hormone stimulates the conversion of DGLA into arachidonic acid
• The various ways to measure fatty acids and which method is most accurate
• Cardiovascular biomarkers that can indicate risk of patient’s experiencing a cardiac event
• How to quickly and effectively increase your omega-3 index beyond food choices

 

Question of the Day:

• With the variety of fish oils on the market, where do you start to increase your omega-3 fatty acid intake?

 

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Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine.

And be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

 

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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Do you know what organic acids are? Terms like organic acids, mitochondria, CoQ10, and other big words we frequently use as clinicians are often viewed as nebulous to people outside the scientific community. So, what are organic acids and why are they important? What information can they provide to medical practitioners and clinicians?

Today, fellow Genovians, Dr. Steven Goldman, Christine Stubbe, and Ed Wallace, explain what organic acids are and the type of information we can gleam from these organic compounds. Dr. Goldman explains how they work as a metabolic intermediary in the body. Christine describes how they are produced and the process we use to measure them. Ed explains the chemistry naming of organic acids. We also discuss how our bodies absorb microbes, what clinicians consider when evaluating your organic acid levels, and when you should consider treating elevated levels of organic acid.

 

“Just because there is a lot of bacterial activity in the GI tract - or there’s a lot of bacterial products - you don’t necessarily know that that means it’s worth antimicrobial therapy.“ - Michael Chapman

 

This week on The Lab Report:

• Understanding what organic acids are, how they work and why it’s important to measure them
• How organic acids are produced and measured
• The chemical naming of organic acids
• How microbes create organic acids and how our bodies absorb them
• Factors clinicians consider when evaluating organic acids
• Common food sources that may elevate organic acids in your body
• Identifying when to treat high levels of organic acids
• Biomarkers and what we focus on when assessing organic acids
• How we measure mitochondrial dysfunction
• Understanding CoQ10 and what it does in the body’s cells
• Common food sources with high, natural CoQ10 levels

 

Question of the Day:

• What is the clinical significance of urinary oxalates?

 

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So, it turns out that nutrition - like many other things - has a long, complex history and there are many things that contribute to optimal nutritional health. So many, in fact, that we forgot to mention some very important factors in our previous episode.

Achieving optimal nutrition is more than eating the right foods, but the real question is - how should practitioners assess the nutritional levels in their patients?

Today, we explore nutrient assessments and the most common nutrients clinicians and medical practitioners assess in patients. We discuss the challenges associated with assessing certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and how the NutrEval test can help clinicians determine which nutrients their patients are not absorbing adequately. Product Research and Development Manager and fellow Genovian, Ashley Gibbons, also joins us to discuss the various methodologies we use to test a patient’s nutritional health.

 

“By looking at those biochemical pathways, we know that the enzymes that are responsible for maintaining those biochemical processes and we know the co-factors for those enzymes.” - Michael Chapman

 

This week on The Lab Report:

• How practitioners should determine whether their patients have adequate nutrition
• The most common nutrients clinicians and medical practitioners are most concerned about
• The challenges associated with assessing certain vitamins, minerals and nutrients
• What exposures and oxidative stressors can help clinicians determine
• What is the NutrEval test and how it can help clinicians determine nutritional inadequacies and deficiencies
• The various testing sections included in the NutrEval test
• The benefit of assessing a patient's genomics
• How we assess the information collected in the NutrEval test to develop nutrition recommendations
• The various methods we use in the NutrEval test to test nutritional health

 

Question of the Day:

• If a patient is doing a comprehensive nutritional assessment, should they continue taking their nutritional supplements or stop them?

 

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Most people believe they eat healthy and make smart eating decisions, but the truth is - you can eat well-balanced meals and still be malnourished. So, what are the factors that contribute to our overall nutrition status? How do we ensure we achieve optimal nutrition and nutrient absorption when there are so many factors that affect our overall nutrition status?

Today, we discuss the wide gamut of nutrition and how the food we eat fuels our cells, providing us with the energy we need to tackle the day. We discuss the connection between your nutrition and the gastrointestinal issues you may experience with poor nutrition and malabsorption. We discuss the role that the microbiome plays in your nutritional health and your body’s ability to absorb nutritional supplements. We discuss the difference between nutritional deficiencies and nutrition inadequacies and why it’s important to make the distinction. We also discuss why we believe most people have room to improve their nutritional status.

 

“The microbiome plays a BIG role in your nutritional status.” - Michael Chapman

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• The connection between your GI health and your nutrition status… and vice versa
• How the microbiome impacts your nutrition and ability to absorb vitamins, nutrients, and nutritional supplements
• The distinction between nutritional deficiencies and nutritional inadequacies
• Factors to consider to optimize your nutrition
• How conventional medicine takes nutrition into consideration compared to functional medicine
• Motivational issues deterring people from improving their nutritional health
• Nutritional risks involved in various diet plans
• Functional medicine assessments to help practitioners get to the root cause of nutrition inadequacies
• The best way to determine the status of nutrients

 

Question of the Day:

• Is the NutrEval test an intracellular test or an extracellular test and what is the difference?

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Methylmalonic Acid, Quantitative, Serum - MayoClinic citation

 

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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Do you wish that the GI Effects stool test provided more actionable information to help you treat your patients? Your wish has been granted… and more! We’ve recently upgraded the GI Effects stool test to be more comprehensive and actionable for clinicians.

In today’s episode, we ‘dig into’ the newly upgraded GI Effects stool test and how we’ve made it more comprehensive and actionable for clinicians. We discuss how the new upgrade synthesizes information more clearly, making it easier for clinicians to diagnose GI dysfunctions and identify what to do to resolve them. We explain how the upgrade helps clinicians recommend relevant therapeutic interventions to their patients and how it helps them better understand the microbiome. We also discuss the methane dysbiosis score and how the relative abundance section of the GI Effects test reports help you better address and treat your patients’ symptoms.

 

“The end goal is clinical utility.” - Michael Chapman

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• How the new GI Effects upgrade synthesizes information more clearly to make test results more actionable
• The new severity scoring system in the updated GI Effects test and the different scoring categories now included
• How the new GI Effects test reports help clinicians recommend therapeutic interventions
• How the upgraded test helps clinicians better understand the microbiome
• Getting to the heart of dysbiosis
• The methane dysbiosis score
• What the relative abundance section of the GI Effects test reports is and how it helps you address patient concerns and symptoms

 

Question of the Day:

• Can you run the GI Effects test in a pediatric patient?

 

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Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine.

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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What are commensal bacteria? Are they pathogenic or non-pathogenic? Could they be the cause of gut problems or inflammation? Believe it or not - commensal bacteria are somewhat symbiotic and are in a relatively normal amount in most people’s GI tract, but how do they impact our digestion and gut health?

Today, we discuss what commensal bacteria is and why they should not be considered as pathogens. We discuss the various definitions of dysbiosis and why this term can often lead to confusion. We discuss the different factors that contribute to changes in the microbiome and how Genova chose 24 specific organisms to assess in the GI Effects test. We also share how Genova is upgrading the GI Effects test and how the upgrade will take the clinical utility of the test to a whole new level.

Fellow Genovian, Christine Stubbe, also joins us to discuss how she assesses the 24 commensal bacteria when reviewing GI Effects test reports and the overarching concepts clinicians should focus on when thinking about commensal bacteria and the microbiome. At Genova, Christine is known as the “Queen of All Things Poop and Bugs.” She is a Medical Education Specialist and the Product Line Specialist for GI Effects. Prior to joining the Genova family, she received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University and completed a 3-year residency at Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic and Frontier Cancer Center in Billings, Montana.

 

“The microbiome is all inter-related, so you have to take a step back and look at the patterning.” - Michael Chapman

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• What are commensal bacteria and the difference between commensal bacteria and other bugs in the gut
• The various definitions of dysbiosis and why it is often a broadly used and confusing term
• The various factors that contribute to changes in your microbiome
• How Genova chose the 24 microbiome organisms they assess in the GI Effects test
• Common discrepancies in research articles regarding microbiome research
• How Genova uses commensal bacteria
• Introducing Genovian, Christine Stubbe, Genova’s Medical Education Specialist
• The overarching concepts clinicians should focus on when considering the microbiome and commensal bacteria
• Why the microbiome should be filled with a wide variety of bacteria organisms
• The seriousness of a probiotic and how to properly recommend a probiotic to your patients
• The best way to encourage microbiome diversity after using antibiotics
• Our favorite commensal bacterias
• How the upgraded version of the GI Effects test will take the clinical utility of the test to exciting new levels

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Understanding the Clinical Significance of the Commensal Bacteria Webinar

 

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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When was the last time you thought about stool testing? Typically, most people don’t think about it until they’re suffering from chronic GI symptoms and visit a doctor or hospital. While standard stool tests are great for identifying pathogens, the common problem that surfaces for many primary care physicians is that general stool tests, like C. Diff, cannot identify chronic GI problems. This often results in physicians misdiagnosing their patients with ‘umbrella’ disorders such as IBS.

Today, we discuss the similarities and differences between general stool tests and comprehensive specialty tests. We explain how relying on basic stool tests to diagnose patients with chronic GI problems can lead to misdiagnoses and unproductive treatment plans. We also discuss Genova’s flagship product, the GI Effects stool test, what it is, and why it is currently the most comprehensive stool test available on the market.

Fellow Genovian, Ashley Gibbon, also joins us to discuss PCR testing. Ashley has been a Genovian for nearly two decades and is the Manager of the Product Research and Development department at Genova Diagnostics lab where she was responsible for assisting in the development of the PCR Parasite Test for the GI Effects stool test. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in General Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health from Western Carolina University. Ashley explains the PCR stool testing technique and how Genova lab technicians use the technique. She also explains when it’s appropriate - and not appropriate - to request a PCR test, what the test helps to identify, and the likelihood of receiving false-positive results from a PCR test.

 

“You need several methodologies to get a broad look at the entire microbiome in the GI tract.” - Patti Devers

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

• The challenges of diagnosing patients based on general stool testing results and how specialty test benefit patients and physicians alike
• What makes Genova’s GI Effects stool test one of the most comprehensive tests on the market
• Common GI symptoms that Genova’s GI Effects stool test can help physicians properly diagnose and treat
• Introducing Ashley Gibbon, Genova’s Manager of Product Research & Development
• How Genova’s lab technicians are trained to properly identify parasites in stool samples
• How the PCR technique works
• Examples of when a PCR test would not be necessary
• The likelihood of getting false-positive results when using the PCR testing technique
• What the PCR technique tests for - and what it doesn’t

 

 

Question of the Day:

• Should you discontinue taking probiotics, digestive enzymes, and supplements before taking the GI Effects stool test?

 

 

Resources Mentioned:

• GI Effects Comprehensive Profile Stool Test
• GI Effects Test Prep

 

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts, Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and give us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine.

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Lab Report - the podcast for medical clinicians and patients to discover the various options and treatment plans available in today’s ever-changing world of functional medicine. Your hosts, Patti Devers and Michael Chapman, explore all things functional medicine and specialty lab testing - from the ways functional medicine and conventional medicine compliment each other to how clinicians and physicians can add more effective and comprehensive tools to their toolbox.

Patti is a board certified Osteopathic Medicine physician with nearly 20 years of experience as a hospital physician before starting her career at Genova Diagnostics. She currently works in the Medical Affairs department as well as the Content Manager at Genova, where she is responsible for reviewing tests and providing clinician consultations as well as writing and managing the company’s content.

Michael is a Product Development Manager and Medical Education Specialist at Genova. He is a licensed naturopathic physician with a clinical focus on hormone regulation, gastrointestinal health, and autonomic balance.

In today’s episode, Patti and Michael share who they are, what they do at Genova Diagnostics, and what it’s like to work at Genova. They share their career journey and explain the difference between a naturopathic physician and a primary care physician. They also share what inspired them to start a podcast on functional medicine and specialty lab testing as well as what you can expect from each episode.

 

This week on The Lab Report Podcast:

The difference between a naturopathic physician and a primary care physician

Comparing conventional medicine and functional medicine and how they compliment each other

Patti and Michael’s career journey and how they began their career at Genova

What it’s like to work at Genova and the roles Patti and Michael play in fulfilling Genova’s mission in the medical field

Why we decided to launch The Lab Report Podcast and what you can expect from each episode

How to get your most pressing questions answered about functional medicine and specialty lab testing

 

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Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts, Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and give us a rating and review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most pressing questions on functional medicine.

And be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

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