Struggling with digestion or suspect nutrient malabsorption? The Digestive Residues Test analyzes fat, protein, sugar, and water content in your stool to assess how well your body is breaking down and absorbing food. Elevated levels may suggest issues such as malabsorption, impaired digestion, or gut imbalance. Ideal for those with persistent digestive symptoms, unexplained nutrient deficiencies, or abnormal stool patterns.
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The Digestive Residues Test is designed to assess how efficiently your digestive system processes and absorbs nutrients. By measuring the amounts of fat, nitrogen (protein), sugar (carbohydrates), and water in your stool, the test provides insight into how well your body is digesting and utilizing the food you eat.
Elevated levels of these substances in stool may indicate that nutrients are not being fully absorbed, potentially due to issues like enzyme deficiencies, inflammation, or gut mucosal damage.
This test is suitable for individuals who:
It is also a valuable tool for those seeking a deeper understanding of their digestive performance beyond basic symptom tracking.
The test is a simple at-home stool collection. You’ll receive everything needed for sample collection and shipping to the lab. Results will be delivered digitally with a clear breakdown of each parameter.
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