Case Study.

Female (40s): Tackling PCOS and enhancing overall health.

Overcame PCOS, Metabolic Syndrome, and IBS-C challenges with improved metabolic health, heart markers, energy, and digestive comfort.

Results After 7 Months.

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Medical Data.

Lab Marker
Initial Result
Improved Result
Healthy Range

IR score (assesses insulin resistance level and diabetes risk)

10

3

< 1

Elastase (digestive enzymes made by pancreas needed to  digest food)

186

247

> 200

Fecal sIgA (high levels of SIgA may indicate an infection of the digestive system)

4542

220

0 - 680

ALT (high levels of ALT may be a sign of a liver injury or disease)

34

18

4 - 36

ApoB

96

69

< 80

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Results Summary.

  • Significant reduction in Insulin resistance.
  • Improved gastrointestinal health with  better pancreatic function and lower immune activation.
  • Reduction in cardiovascular risk with lower ApoB.
  • Improved liver function after reduction in unnecessary supplementation.

Initial Diagnosis.

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Diagnosis.

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Strong family hx of CAD
  • Gut health symptoms that began in 2015
  • Hormone health
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Meds & Supplements.

  • Flonase
  • Supplements: Total of 23, notable for a variety of antifungal, antiviral, herbal antimicrobial options
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Health Goals.

  • Gut health improvement
  • Hormone health
  • Kidney health
  • Decrease stress

Treatment & Personalized Plan.

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Lab Results.

  • ALT elevated at 34, after removal of supps down to 18
  • CBC with acanthocytes/platelet clumping (seen by hematology)
  • EBV titers suggestive of reactivation
  • Very high 2/16 OH-E1 ratio, poor methylation
  • Gut Health testing shows low elastase, high sIgA, presence of heavy growth of a potential pathogen (Klebsiella oxytoca), also lesser growth of Citrobacter and Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Genomics insights: VDR +/+, PAI-1 +/+ (4G/4G), Absent GSTM-1, CYP1A1 +/- (hyperinduction, caution PAHs/HCAs)
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Meds & Supplement Changes.

  • Strategy to remove supplements from 23 → 9.
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Lifestyle Changes.

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Nutrition Plan.

  • Dairy as a condiment
  • Lower temp cooking due to GSTM/CYP1A1 combo, using herbs on meat for absorptive capacity (HCAs/PAHs)
  • CORE meal plan
  • Resources for gluten-free recipes
  • Avoid fasted workouts
  • Breathwork and stress reduction techniques offered

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