I was going to order from microbiome.org but have seen very negative reviews from here…,

They were from along time ago however - anyone else have experience with them or other recommendations?

The connection between the gut and brain is stronger than many people realize. Research shows that an imbalanced gut microbiome, often caused by poor diet or stress, can lead to systemic inflammation, which is strongly linked to depression (Jacka F., et al., 2017). On the other hand, maintaining a healthy gut through probiotics, such as those found in fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut, can support neurotransmitter production and reduce depressive symptoms (Li X., et al., 2022).

Anti-inflammatory diets, like the ketogenic diet, have also shown promise for improving mental health. By shifting the body’s energy source to ketones, this diet helps reduce inflammation and stabilize mood-regulating neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and GABA (Dietch D., et al., 2023). Additionally, cutting sugar and processed foods can help restore gut balance, further benefiting emotional well-being (Jacka F., et al., 2017).

Making small changes to your diet, such as introducing probiotics, reducing sugar intake, or exploring keto, could make a difference in how you feel mentally and emotionally (Dietch D., et al., 2023).

If you're curious about this topic or want to learn more, I can send you links to scientific articles.

I know this probably seems like an outrageous question but I recently came across a thread made by someone with a very sensationalised title of I ate dog shit to cure my MS:,)

Upon reading a little further I found out that he essentially purchased fmt capsules
from a healthy dog donor that had been fully screened for infections / parasites etc and given a pure raw meat diet. The company makes them for dogs to treats there gastrointestinal issues but he purchased them for himself.

He said he saw miraculous benefits from being bed bound to the healthiest he’s ever been.

They are much much cheaper around 170 dollars a month to purchase.

I just wondered opinions on this- I wonder how much of the microbiome we share with animals! Especially them being carnivore - if this could help humans or a fluke.

Just curious on opinions

Hello,

I am about to try to preserve my own fmt in case there should ever be a rainy day in the future where I need it.

Can anyone point me to a resource that helps educate me on preservation methods?

Also does antifreeze affect the quality of fmt? I suppose if it’s going to be vacuum sealed and placed in a freezer, perhaps the antifreeze is necessary…

Please and thank you. 😊

Two days ago, I was prescribed diflucan for a yeast infection. I took my first dose saturday night. I got a bit impatient with the pain/itching, and yesterday I began taking culturelle's women's health probiotic and also used a boric acid suppository last night. I also added in a bunch of b vitamins and omega 3s since I started a vegan diet a few months ago (in hindsight maybe I shouldn't have started this all on the same day).

Last night, I had one of the worst headaches of my life, and I really typically don't get headaches. Today, the yeast infection itching is gone, but I woke up with a completely white tongue, and still have a minor headache. I took another probiotic this morning, and my stomach has been gargling for the past hour - not painful, but it sounds like there's a war happening in there. I'm also having a lot of brain fog, postnasal drip, and overall just feel really fatigued and weird. Also, I usually have a super intense craving for sweets and a huge appetite, but that's kind of gone as well.

I have an autoimmune disease and have a pretty restrictive diet for my gut health, but in the past year or so I've gotten really lax and allowed more sugar, occasional dairy, and stopped taking probiotics, which I'm now realizing was a bad idea.

I guess my question is does the weird brain fog and stomach gurgling sound like candida die off? I think what's happening is good, but I feel pretty weird so I don't want to make anything worse or give myself new issues by just powering through. Any advice is welcome!

Does anyone have any advise on something straight forward like a website I could send to my friend or how to even introduce the topic as asking them if they would able to be a donor for my fmt,

I want to be a credible as possible:,) as this person is very logic minded and I am trying fmt for mental health reasons. I know the idea of the gut having a strong correlation with mental health problems os not quite yet caught on as an accepted idea. My friend is not quite the believer in experimental treatments.

I would very much appreciate any advise

Hello! So I have been suffering from IBS, histamine intolerance, reactions to everything, landing in the hospital from B-Vitamins. Weird shit. Annoying shit. Literally.

I have known about FMT for quite a while but didn't realize you could get it in the US. I am working with a clinic called Purety Clinic in California. They are setting me up with a protocol right now. I told him my story and he agreed to send me 5 FMT capsules to test on my stomach / body prior to deciding to do enemas, capsules, or a mix of the two. They are making me itchy and making me feel on on hand really good, but on another hand it feels like my body is sort of reacting to them (as usual)

I am curious if anyone has any experience with Purety? And also I am wondering if I should just do a full enema plan with them instead of capsules? My gut is telling me to just go full Enema treatment and forego the capsules.

We did a stool test to determine if we should be doing antibiotics prior to treatment. Curious about anyone thoughts on that aswell.

Thank you!

Sleep issues often get blamed on lifestyle, but research shows your gut microbiota could be a key player in improving sleep.

Here are five types of bacteria that boost your sleep:

Lactobacillus bacteria can improve sleep by:

• Calming the brain.
• Reducing inflammation.
• Improving mood.

You can find Lactobacillus in: Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut (Dos Santos & Galiè, 2024; Sgro et al., 2022)

Bifidobacterium can help improve sleep by:

·        Calming the brain.

·        Reducing inflammation.

You can find Bifidobacterium in: Yogurt, kefir, and breast milk (Dos Santos & Galiè, 2024; Sgro et al., 2022)

Clostridium sporogenes can help improve sleep by:

·        Helping reduce anxiety and depression.

·        Boosting serotonin production, which in turn boosts melatonin (the sleep hormone).

You can find Clostridium sporogenes in: Soil and water (Dos Santos & Galiè, 2024)

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii can help improve sleep by:

·        Reducing inflammation throughout the body.

·        Preventing the decline of beneficial gut bacteria that occurs when you don't get enough sleep.

You can find Faecalibacterium prausnitzii in: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (Wang et al., 2024)

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 207-27 can help improve sleep by:

·        Increasing sleep duration (it can help you sleep longer).

·        Reducing sleep disturbances (helps you sleep more soundly and wake up less often during the night).

You can find Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 207-27 in: Supplements, some fermented dairy products (its presence is not always guaranteed) (Li et al., 2024)

Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34757429/

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/3/390

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/fo/d4fo01684j

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/8/1100

Does anyone else suffer from no sleep due to trips to the bathroom due to gut issues. I wake up in the early mornings to go to the bathroom. My stomach has felt like there is something in there that moving. It firm when I press on my abdomen and it hurts in a different area. I've gone through CT, ultrasound, stool samples, blood work, celiac test and now waiting on sibo. Ive changed my diet significantly and ive lost 15 pounds since August. It's really affecting my quality of life. I'm very depressed. All the test are coming back normal from what the doctors say. My blood work in the hospital was off but of course, no one said anything. Please help!

A lot of people assume that unhealthy eating only affects things like weight gain or changes in mood. But there's more to it than that. Nutrition plays a huge role in your gut health and metabolism too!

I wrote about this in my research work. While preparing the article, I reviewed many scientific papers on the topic. If you're interested, feel free to contact me, and I can send you the articles.

Your gut microbiota, the community of microorganisms in your digestive system, plays a massive role in your overall health. Imbalances in this ecosystem (called dysbiosis) are linked to conditions like insulin resistance and obesity. Eating more fiber and fermented foods, such as kefir or yogurt, can help foster beneficial bacteria, which improve blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation. Symbiotics, which combine probiotics and prebiotics, are even more promising for addressing metabolic issues like insulin sensitivity and BMI. While these aren’t magic fixes, making consistent, long term dietary changes can lead to real health improvements.

My GI map showed less than detectable levels of a few commensals. Does this mean they are gone for good or can they be restored? Has anyone done a repeat GI map that showed bacteria present that was previous <dL?

I took a microbiome test because I've been suffering from constant bloating and digestive issues, and I wanted to see if I could get more answers about what's going on, other than what (three!) different doctors disagreed about.

Anywa, the results weren't very interesting or told me something new, and I want to know how reliable these tests even are. For example, the report I got recommended "general dietary changes" which... might be true but isn't really specific. I could look that up online myself.

I've also read that there's no standard way these tests are done, so maybe I should try another? There's this site where you get a microbiome test and a consultation after, but I want to be sure it's worth the almost 200 pounds for the info I'd get.

If anyone knows more about these tests and how useful they actually are, please tell me about it!

Hey guys!

I have read Super Gut by Dr William Davis, where he talks about the benefits of many probiotics like L reuteri. However, after a few days of stopping supplementation, these leave your gut.

I was wondering whether this applies to all kinds of probiotcs, or just some of them. Do, maybe, spore probiotics stay in your gut over the long term? I can't seem to find definite answers online.

Also, if spore probiotics do colonize your gut and stay there over the long term, could they make other bacteria, like L reuteri, do the same?

Are there studies talking about this very matter?

Thanks for your help!

I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with or have heard of the neurotransmitter GABA. I’d like to share my knowledge with you and briefly explain the basic concepts behind GABA.

I am involved in scientific research, and while writing my Master’s thesis, I spent a lot of time researching and reading scientific papers on this topic. I will leave links to the papers for anyone who wants to learn more or become interested in this subject.

GABA is an important neurotransmitter in your brain that helps calm your mind, reduce stress, and promote restful sleep. But here’s something you might not know: your gut health plays a significant role in how well GABA works.

Certain gut bacteria, like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, help produce GABA, which can improve both mood and sleep quality. Eating probiotic rich foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir can support these bacteria, while too much caffeine, alcohol, or irregular sleep patterns can negatively impact GABA’s effectiveness.

Your circadian rhythm—your body’s internal clock—also impacts GABA. Disruptions like inconsistent sleep schedules or exposure to blue light at night can reduce the production of GABA and interfere with relaxation and sleep.

If you want to optimize GABA, focus on a healthy diet, regular sleep patterns, and reducing stimulants like caffeine. It’s a practical way to support your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Relevant articles: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26052150/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9172596/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464619305936

Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed some misunderstandings about blue light and wanted to share a few thoughts to clarify things.

I work in scientific research focusing on gut health and its connection to sleep. Over time, I’ve explored this topic in depth and written about it, so I thought it might be helpful to share some insights. I can also share links to scientific articles if you’re interested in exploring further the research.

Blue light often gets blamed for messing with sleep, but the reality is more nuanced. It’s essential for keeping your internal clock in check and boosting alertness during the day. The problem? Overexposure at night. Evening blue light delays melatonin production (the hormone that signals it’s time to sleep), but research shows its impact on sleep quality is minimal.

For example, screen use before bed might push your sleep schedule back by just a few minutes—not the hours some claim. Plus, the overall effect on sleep quality is pretty small. In fact, factors like engaging with stimulating content or staying up late for “one more episode” often have a bigger impact on your sleep than the blue light itself.

Instead of demonizing blue light, it’s better to focus on managing your habits: get daylight exposure in the morning, limit evening screen use, and pay attention to what’s keeping you up at night.

Relevant articles: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4989256/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079224000376

My 9 year old will be on doxycycline, a broad spectrum antibiotic, for 28 days due to Lyme infection that exhibited as fluid in the knee. This is his first ever time on antibiotics. I haven't had any since Bush was president and even then extremely rarely. His little brother has also never had any antibiotics. Everyone's breastfed with vaginal births, an unbroken chain on my maternal side. We're pretty healthy people, particularly as far as digestive, skin, and reproductive health so I'm pretty confident the microbiome in the living environment is fairly strong.

I'm hesitant to do a commercial probiotic for him as I don't think that will have anything close to the diversity of what he had prior to the antibiotic. Is it possible that simply by having his food prepared by us, bathing with his little brother, skin contact, etc., he might repopulate with the family strain organically? We're not filthy but not overly hygienic. He's not a picky eater and is happy to have high fiber fruits, veggies, and beans. Absolutely clueless as to how his gut will repopulate left to its own devices.

Any insight appreciated. Thanks!

Evening light can affect both our gut health and circadian rhythm. This disruption has far reaching effects on our overall health, which is why it has become a focus of many studies.

I’ve been researching this topic as part of my Master’s thesis and have come across a lot of interesting findings. Many scientific papers have also been written about this because the issue is becoming more common due to modern lifestyles.

Dim light exposure (DLE) in the evening, like from screens, delays melatonin production and disrupts the circadian rhythms that regulate sleep, digestion, and metabolism. It also impacts the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria in our digestive system responsible for immunity, digestion, and overall health.

Changes in light exposure can reduce microbial diversity and increase inflammation, leading to problems like metabolic syndrome, obesity, and even gastrointestinal disorders.

The gut and liver are closely connected, and DLE can alter gene expression in pathways related to metabolism and detoxification, worsening the effects.

To minimize these disruptions, try limiting screen time before bed, keeping a regular meal schedule, avoiding late-night snacks, and getting natural sunlight in the morning.

If anyone wants to learn more, I’ll share links to some of these studies where you can find detailed information.

Relevant articles:

Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness

Entrainment of the Human Circadian Clock to the Natural Light-Dark Cycle

Transkingdom control of microbiota diurnal oscillations promotes metabolic homeostasis

Abnormal food timing and predisposition to weight gain: Role of barrier dysfunction and microbiota

The Circadian Clock Mutation Promotes Intestinal Dysbiosis

I have had chronic constipation for 9 months now and I have been forced to use things like Linzess and Taurine to help me go to the restroom.

I know this messed up my microbiome because I feel a lot of brain fog and fatigue in relationship to it.

What can I do, besides probiotics (they make my brain fog worse) and probiotics (I am already using them) to make my insides not so miserable?

My dad had Some teeth pulled about a month ago. He still had some pain so went back to the oral surgeon yesterday and they did a little more work on him. They prescribed him 875 mg of amoxicillin four times a day for seven days. When I filled it the pharmacist told me that seemed like a high dose and to call then surgeon to make sure it’s four times a day. I called and got no response. Is this an uncommon dose? Seems high from my research. I was just going to give him 2 a day but I would hate for him to get an infection because of this decision. Please help.

Hi everyone,

My brother has schizophrenia and has struggled with depression since his early teens. Traditional medications haven't worked well for him, so I've been exploring complementary treatments that might improve his quality of life.

I recently read about fecal microbiome transplants (FMT) and microbiome capsules, which show promise in reducing depression symptoms and, in some cases, even alleviating schizophrenia. There’s also evidence that microbiome transplants can influence lifestyle factors like diet and exercise habits.

I’m curious if anyone here has tried FMT or microbiome capsules, particularly for mental health issues like depression or schizophrenia. Did it help? Are there risks or important things to consider?

Unfortunately, psychiatry in my country isn’t very progressive, and my brother's psychiatrist is against complementary treatments like FMT. However, I’m determined to explore safe and science-backed options.

Any insights or experiences would mean a lot to me. Thank you! ☺️

My selected donor is extremely healthy. No antibiotics for years, no stomach infections recently enough to recall, athletic, excellent mental health, regular bowel movements, bristol 4, good diet....checks all the boxes. But I just got her sample and it REEKS! Is this normal? Am I biased? Should I use it? I couldn't even go through with it with a mask on, I started retching too much!

Hi all - looking for some advice/“you’ll be okay”:

I’m 6.5 weeks postpartum. Ever since delivery, my stomach hasn’t been the best: poor appetite and mild diarrhea. It’s really gotten worse over the past two weeks though.

Two weeks ago, my dog died. That stressful incident worsened my GI symptoms.

Then, one week ago, I started Zoloft at 25 mg (with goal of getting to 50 mg shortly) due to really bad anxiety. On this same day, my chiropractor (who, yes, shouldn’t have listened to) suggested I take 2 MegaSpore probiotics daily, thinking I maybe needed a GI reset. I want to underscore that she did not instruct me to titrate—she suggested I go all in on the 2x dailies.

Cue infinitely worsened GI issues. No appetite, cramping and stomach pain, odd smelling poop, horrible diarrhea.

My last dose of the probiotic was 3 nights ago (Thursday night). My stomach is still so messed up. Thoughts on the cause? I mean, it’s got to be the probiotic right? Though I understand the Zoloft can also cause GI symptoms, I just think they wouldn’t be this bad and would be under control by this point (nearly a week).

FWIW, my OB doesn’t think any of my GI symptoms are pregnancy/postpartum related. I have an appt with my primary care in a week if this doesn’t get better. And I made an appt with a GI dr for next month (earliest I could get in with an excellent one).

Can someone please share some words to make me feel better? When might I begin to feel better from this? This has been a horrible few weeks, and I’m scared.

L. Reuteri, L. Plantarum, B. Longum, etc.

Are they generally overrated/overpriced or are they worth purchasing?

I have mild autism spectrum disorder (they used to call it Aspergers) and mild post traumatic stress disorder. I've seen some studies suggesting that these "psychobiotics" can help with ASD, depression, parkinsons, etc. but I'm not sure how sound the evidence actually is.

What do you guys think? Is it worth giving these supplements a shot?

Currently having treatment with metronidazole 500 mg 3 times daily and Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 1 week. I was also treated in the past for h pylori and felt like my bloating and ibs symptoms were worse after never recovered after each treatment.

After 3 years of wait, the Seed Health results are out for DS-01. Your thoughts?

Small sample size, minimal effect size (7.9% reduction in constipation in IBS-M and 3% reduction in abdominal pain in IBS-C), and "no significant change in symptoms" in the ITT group.

https://eposters.ddw.org/ddw/2024/ddw-2024/413717/anthony.lembo.a.multi-species.synbiotic.28ds-0129.alleviates.constipation.and.html?f=listing%3D0%2Abrowseby%3D8%2Asortby%3D2%2Alabel%3D27495

"Results**:** In both IBS-M and IBS-C subjects, supplementing with DS-01 was safe and maintained overall alpha- and beta-diversity (study primary endpoint), and significantly enriched for synbiotic species (30x, p=0.014), Bifidobacterium spp. (4.6x, p=0.01092), and lactobacilli (4.2x, p=0.00249), for up to 84 days. Within the ITT population there was no significant change in symptoms. Post-hoc analysis revealed DS-01 relieved constipation (reduction avg -7.9%, p=0.029) by end-of-study (D84) in IBS-M subjects, compared to placebo. IBS-M subjects with higher abdominal pain at baseline showed a greater decrease in pain with treatment, compared to placebo (reduction avg -3.96%, p=0.036). We found that an increase in DS-01 consortium species (D0 to D84) in the stool was associated with decreased systemic immune activation (CD40, p=0.0007; IL-12B, p=0.0045; IL-18R, p=0.0034; IL-18, p<0.0001; CASP8, p=0.0002) and neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation (CitH3, p=0.0013)."

Hey so I (25M) just did a swab test for a mild case of balanitis, and the results are all clean except one thing : « Non-existent microbiological flora » Wich make me concerned because a healthy penis/foreskin should have at least some kind of flora right ? What do you think ? Thx

Hello everyone. Hope you have a good day. So, I have some gut issues for around 2 years. Also, for around 2 years I was able to destroy my guts by REALLY bad diet. (Cheat day daily) But Im still fit as I was training a lot during this time. But I started to feel some problems with my gut. I have reflux now, an urge to poop 24/7 and some uncomfortable feeling in my lower part of belly. But its not pain. Due to anxiety about it I was not able to maintain a good diet and it didnt went away for 12 months. For the last 10 days Im actually managing to eat well without eating sweets everyday. And it's better! Not greag but Im feeling like there is a chance to fix everything with it.

They diagnosed SIBO/IMO and gallblader reflux.

I was talking with my GI, and she told me that i should consider SIBO as a problem that showed up after my bad lifestyle habbits. And if I will stick to a diet for a longer period of time I may be able to fix my guts.

I also have a friend who had diahrea after every single meal, he went on a diet for 3 months and its all fine now.

When Im reading twitter Im always seeing some stories of people who are not able to fix they gut health.

Do we have any stories here that want to show us that they managed to fix their gut health and are fine now? Show up and tell us your story!

Sending hugs to everyone.

Ps. Im still not great, but Im really hoping that a REAL diet will help me a lot.

Hello. I am new to my U/C diagnoses (1 year).

How would you describe your every day pain?

Mine varies from cramps to someone slicing my lower intestines oper with a seated knife that's been in a fire for 24 hours. Just trying to understand "normal".

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I’d like to share my gut health journey and see if anyone has had similar experiences or can offer advice.

Background:

Antibiotics: Last year, I went through two rounds of very strong antibiotics within a six-month period. Later, I also took another antibiotic in December for a bladder infection.

Symptoms: Shortly after, I developed anxiety, but other than some weird constipation (which I’d never had before), my bowel movements seemed fairly normal.

Stomach Flu in February: In February of this year, I caught a stomach flu that caused diarrhea and fever, which lasted about two weeks. After visiting the doctor, I was prescribed butyric acid and probiotics. After a bit of this treatment, I felt better for a while, but the diarrhea came and went intermittently.

Candida Overgrowth: In May, I tested positive for candida overgrowth in my gut (Lab A). I made some diet changes (no white flour, no sugar, no gluten, mainly whole foods), and took some Nystatin, oregano oil, and probiotics. By September, I started making my own kefir, sauerkraut, and also since recently been making kombucha.

Additional Testing: In November, I started taking digestive enzymes, butyric acid, and caprylic acid with meals. I tested again in Lab B, and my candida levels were very low—this seemed promising. However, when I did another stool test in Lab A, the candida levels were higher than the first test, which confused me. A third test at Lab C showed no candida at all.

Current Status: Despite the conflicting test results, I’ve stuck with caprylic acid, butyric acid, and digestive enzymes. I’ve seen some improvements, but I’m not 100% better yet.

Recent Setback: Last weekend, I went to a restaurant and had a bit too much lunch meat and cheese (Gouda and feta). Later, I drank 1.5 liters of yogurt (I’m not lactose intolerant and have done this before). That evening, I felt gassy and had cramps. Since then, my stool has been messier, being bloated, and I’m feeling frustrated.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes: Before all of this, my diet was fairly balanced. I didn’t eat a lot of junk food, but I did consume lunch meats, sugars, and sodas in moderation. I’ve made major dietary changes in the past few months, focusing on whole foods. Currently, I’m doing two meals a day, avoiding gluten, sugar, and white flour.

Supplements:

Caprylic acid

Butyric acid

Digestive enzymes

Saccharomyces boulardii

I’m planning to add bone broth and kombucha to my diet soon for their gut-healing properties.

Questions & Advice:

1. Gut Healing: Has anyone had similar issues with messed-up stool or persistent gut discomfort? How did you manage to fix it?
2. Candida: Can candida really fluctuate that much between tests, or is there a possibility of inconsistent lab results?
3. Diet & Supplements: Any recommendations for further steps I should take? Should I stick with the current supplements and diet or try something new?
4. Bone Broth & Kombucha: Has anyone found bone broth or kombucha helpful for gut issues like mine?

I’d really appreciate any insights, advice, or personal experiences you could share. Thanks for reading!

Hi guys. I have been searching tirelessly for a FMT donor, and have finally found one that passed all the initial requirements. He is the healthiest guy I know, by a long shot. No health conditions at all, takes no meds, eats healthy, exercises, is young. Etc etc.

Well, I tested him with the GI map, and I’m a bit torn. I was hoping things would come back clear, but there are a couple things.

Here are the noteworthy results

H. Pylori - 2.84e3 (high), reference is <1.00e3

Staphylococcus aureus- 6.35e3 (high), reference is <5.00e2

Streptococcus- 8.52e3 (high), reference is <1.00e3

Secretory IgA- 3094 (reference is 510-2010 ug/g)

Anti-gliadin IgA- 247 (reference is <175) U/L

Everything else was in reference range, or not detected. Aside from low akkermansia.

The first big thing is the H. pylori. Although, people say that GI-map is notoriously sensitive to this. H. Pylori is native to a ton of people’s gut, and doesn’t cause problems. I also saw a few people saying that this measures any kind of pylori, not just helicobacter. Plenty of which are absolutely fine.

Then there’s the staph. But, staph is found all over the skin, so if there was any contact with that during the collection process, this could trigger a false positive no?

Then there’s the streptococcus. I’m not, however, too worried about this, because he eats a ton of yogurt which is full of good kinds of streptococcus.

The thing that I’m actually the most worried about would be the IgA numbers, which appear high. Does this indicate that there is some sort of active inflammatory process going on, in response to an infection?

The plan, I guess, is to test him with something that is actually designed to detect an H. pylori infection. I would do another GI map, but it’s just so incredibly expensive. He’s the only healthy person I’ve found, and I guess I don’t want to ditch him as an option until I’m sure of it. :( wanted to gather some collective thoughts here. Does this look damning that I should not use him?