Navigating Functional Medicine Testing

This chapter examines the current challenges in functional medicine, particularly the over-reliance on test results at the expense of a holistic patient assessment. It focuses on the complexities of interpreting the GI-Map stool test and the significance of pancreatic enzymes while highlighting the nuances of dysbiosis in gut health. The discussion advocates for a comprehensive approach that integrates diagnostic findings within the context of the patient's overall health and treatment strategies.