Growth Hormone and Its Functions

What is Growth Hormone? Growth hormone is essential for growth and development in children.

Where is Growth Hormone Produced? Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain behind the bridge of the nose. It is normally released into the blood in pulses throughout the day and night, with peaks mostly occurring during the night. Due to this pulsatile release, a single measurement of GH level in the blood is difficult to interpret and is not usually clinically useful. The value will be higher if the sample is taken during a pulse and lower if taken between pulses.

Normal Range for Growth Hormone Levels:

→ Adult Males: 0.05 to 3 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)

→ Adult Females: 0.05 to 8 ng/mL

→ Children: Varies with age and gender; consult your healthcare provider for the normal range for your child.

Glutamate/ [Serine + Glycine] GSG Index

The GSG index was higher in NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), positively correlating with intrahepatic fat content and liver enzymes.

Weight loss is linked to reduction in the GSG Index and a correlated reduction in homeostasis model assessment (HOMA) of insulin and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).

The health implications of Glutathione S-Transferase (GST) are significant, as GST is crucial for Phase II detoxification of xenobiotics, carcinogens, and oxidative stress products. GSTM1, a specific variant of GST, is primarily located in the liver. The GSTM1 gene can be either present or absent (null). When at least one copy of the gene is present, it is classified as present; when both copies are absent, it is classified as absent. Polymorphisms in Glutathione S-Transferase are linked to a reduced ability to detoxify a wide range of substances, leading to increased oxidative stress and a higher risk of chronic diseases. This decreased detoxification capacity can impair the body's ability to handle environmental toxins, potentially resulting in long-term health consequences.

Gum tragacanth is one of the most widely used natural emulsifiers and thickeners available to the food, drug, and allied industries. The high viscosity imparted to water by the gum makes it useful for preparing aqueous suspensions of insoluble substances. Gum tragacanth has the food additive E number E413. Gum tragacanth is the dried gummy exudation of several species of Astragalus (family Leguminosae).

The Gut Microbiome Index (GMI) is an overall score for gut microbiome health. A score above 30 is considered excellent. It is calculated by assessing four key indicators of your gut microbiome's health and comparing them to those of a typical healthy gut microbiome. The four key indicators include Alpha Diversity (species richness), Beta Diversity (composition), Pathogen Occurrence (population of pathogens) and Resistome Occurrence (population of antibiotic resistance genes).

Genes associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.

The GI-MAP includes results for detection of H. pylori antibiotic resistance genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is present, then that class of antibiotics is designated POSITIVE for antibiotic resistance. A positive result for the presence of resistance genes for a given antibiotic indicates that the antibiotic is not an ideal choice for an antibiotic protocol. Since microbes can rapidly share DNA under stress, the presence of antibiotic resistance is reason enough to avoid that drug class.

Genes associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.

The GI-MAP includes results for detection of H. pylori antibiotic resistance genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is present, then that class of antibiotics is designated POSITIVE for antibiotic resistance. A positive result for the presence of resistance genes for a given antibiotic indicates that the antibiotic is not an ideal choice for an antibiotic protocol. Since microbes can rapidly share DNA under stress, the presence of antibiotic resistance is reason enough to avoid that drug class.

Genes associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.

The GI-MAP includes results for detection of H. pylori antibiotic resistance genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is present, then that class of antibiotics is designated POSITIVE for antibiotic resistance. A positive result for the presence of resistance genes for a given antibiotic indicates that the antibiotic is not an ideal choice for an antibiotic protocol. Since microbes can rapidly share DNA under stress, the presence of antibiotic resistance is reason enough to avoid that drug class.

Genes associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.

The GI-MAP includes results for detection of H. pylori antibiotic resistance genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is present, then that class of antibiotics is designated POSITIVE for antibiotic resistance. A positive result for the presence of resistance genes for a given antibiotic indicates that the antibiotic is not an ideal choice for an antibiotic protocol. Since microbes can rapidly share DNA under stress, the presence of antibiotic resistance is reason enough to avoid that drug class.

Genes associated with fluoroquinolone resistance.

The GI-MAP includes results for detection of H. pylori antibiotic resistance genes. If an antibiotic resistance gene is present, then that class of antibiotics is designated POSITIVE for antibiotic resistance. A positive result for the presence of resistance genes for a given antibiotic indicates that the antibiotic is not an ideal choice for an antibiotic protocol. Since microbes can rapidly share DNA under stress, the presence of antibiotic resistance is reason enough to avoid that drug class.

The H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) breath test is a simple and safe test used to detect an active H. pylori infection.

What is H. pylori?

Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori) is a bacteria that can infect the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). If left untreated, H. pylori bacteria can cause gastritis (an inflammation or irritation of the stomach lining) and duodenal or gastric ulcers. In addition, infection with H. pylori increases the risk of other diseases and is also a risk factor for gastric cancer.

Accurate detection of H. pylori is the first step toward curing stomach and intestinal ulcers, and preventing the development of more serious gastrointestinal problems.

H. Pylori, IgG Abs is used to diagnose a Helicobacter Pylori infection. Helicobacter Pylori is a bacteria which is most primarily found in the gut.