There are a couple of different Leaky Gut Syndrome test options if you’re considering getting tested for this condition. Each test has its advantages and disadvantages which will be detailed below so that you can better determine which would be the best test to help you get to the bottom of your health problems.
Option #1 – The Intestinal Permeability Test
This first Leaky Gut Syndrome test option is referred to as the Intestinal Permeability Test which is the most common test used. The test itself is rather simple and works by monitoring known indigestible sugars to see whether or not they pass through the intestinal wall.
The two sugars used are Mannitol and Lactulose. One which is a small sized particle (Mannitol) that is able to freely pass through the intestinal wall and the other which is a large sized particle (Lactulose) which in a health gut is unable to pass through.
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After these sugars are ingested, a urine test is used to look for the presence of both sugar particles. If the intestinal wall is healthy then only easily absorbable small sized sugar particle (Mannitol) will be present. However, if the larger sized sugar particle (Lactulose) is present then there is a good indication that your gut is compromised and you do indeed have Leaky Gut Syndrome.
As you can see, the results of this Leaky Gut Syndrome test are limited in that it can only predict whether or not this condition is present. It cannot give you any insight as to what the underlying cause to your condition may be.
Option #2 – The Intestinal Barrier Function Test
The second Leaky Gut Syndrome test option is the Intestinal Barrier Function Test. This test is much more of a comprehensive test but is also more involved and costly. It involves the use of testing either a saliva sample or a sample of blood to look for specific markers that are common to this condition.
It looks at the different number of antibodies that your immune system produces with respect to different food proteins such as wheat, soy, egg, milk, and corn. It also looks at antibodies with respect to yeast and bacteria.
By combining all of this information with respect to antibody levels you can determine not only the presence of leaky gut but also what the possible underlying cause(s) might exist in your specific case. Plus it also can tell you whether or not you are allergic to any of the most common food allergies.
Other Options – Food Allergy Testing
Although it’s not a true Leaky Gut Syndrome test, Food Allergy Testing can also be very helpful in determining what foods are creating much of the inflammation that is driving your symptoms.
There are many different types of tests which can give you different information and I’ll quickly highlight a few of them here.
Skin Prick Test (IgE)
This is the test that most people are familiar with. You go to an allergist and they put different foods on your skin and look for notable reactions such as reddening or discoloration. This is a test specifically for IgE antibodies which are much less associated with Leaky gut Syndrome. More often than not these allergies are severe and people are well aware of them.
Elisa IgG Test
This test is done through a blood draw where many different foods are introduced to your blood while being analyzed for the presence of IgG antibodies. IgG antibodies indicate a delayed reaction which can often be related to this condition. However, there are also many other immune antibodies that are not considered.
Mediator Release Test (MRT)
This test is also done by blood draw much in the same fashion as the Elisa Test. The biggest difference is that this test does not look specifically at any one immune antibody but rather looks at the accumulative effect of all antibodies present. This test has been considered the standard for food allergy testing with research to prove it.
Lab testing can be extremely helpings in designing a Leaky Gut Syndrome Treatment plan because the more information you have, the more individualized of a plan you can make. However, the biggest downside to all of these Leaky Gut Syndrome test options is the cost involved.
