Gut health testing in McKinney gets you past guesswork and elimination diets that never quite work. The gut is where you absorb nutrients, where much of your immune system lives, and a major driver of inflammation. Dr. Cas estimates that 80 percent of what he addresses with patients involves it.
Signs your gut may be the problem
- Bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation
- Reflux or frequent indigestion
- Fatigue, brain fog and poor sleep
- Acne, eczema or rosacea
- Frequent colds, joint pain or autoimmune flares
- Mood swings and cravings
What the testing measures
Advanced stool analysis maps your microbiome’s diversity and balance, inflammation and leaky-gut markers like zonulin, how well you digest and absorb, and any bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses. A food sensitivity panel shows which foods and additives your immune system is reacting to.
The plan, step by step
- Remove confirmed pathogens and the foods and habits irritating your gut.
- Replace digestive support like enzymes when testing shows the need.
- Reinoculate with targeted probiotics and, more importantly, diverse fiber.
- Repair the gut lining with nutrients like L-glutamine, zinc and vitamins A and D.
- Rebalance sleep, stress and movement so the change lasts.
Many patients notice better energy and clarity within weeks of calming inflammation. Results vary with your starting point.