The presence of antibodies to Rye is an indication of food immune reactivity. The offending food and its known cross-reactive foods should be eliminated from the diet. The antigenic properties of Rye produce inflammatory injury in the absorptive surface of the small intestine. Thus, it is associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Special consideration for patients who work in the baking industry must be taken, as flour hypersensitivity and baker’s asthma associated with Rye have been reported. Due to the cross-reactive nature of Rye and w-gliadin, patients who test positive should be educated on exercise-induced anaphylaxis triggered by w-gliadin.

S-Adenosyl Homocysteine, often referred to as SAH, is a metabolite that plays a crucial role in various biochemical processes within the human body. SAH is a key intermediate in the methylation cycle, which is essential for the methylation of DNA, RNA, proteins, and other molecules. Methylation is a fundamental cellular process that regulates gene expression, supports the synthesis of neurotransmitters, and influences various biochemical reactions. SAH is formed when S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe), a methyl donor, transfers its methyl group to various substrates.

S-Adenosyl Methionine, commonly known as SAMe, is a naturally occurring compound found in the human body and also available as a dietary supplement. SAMe plays a fundamental role in numerous biochemical reactions, particularly in the methylation process, where it donates methyl groups to various substrates, thereby participating in essential cellular processes. SAMe is considered a critical methyl donor in biological methylation reactions, which are involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, DNA, RNA, and the regulation of gene expression.

S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) is the end-product of methylation reactions in the body. SAM ultimately donates a methyl group for methylation (DNA, detoxification, etc.) resulting in SAH formation. SAH is also the metabolic precursor of all the homocysteine (Hcy) produced in the body. In literature, SAH is sometimes referred to as AdoHcy.

- The methylation cycle is all about making sure there is adequate SAM (S-adenosylmethionine)

- SAM is overwhelmingly the body’s main methyl donor

- Think of SAM as the body’s methylation currency

- SAM can donate a methyl group wherever it is needed

Group B strep (streptococcus) is a common bacterium often carried in the intestines or lower genital tract. The bacterium is usually harmless in healthy adults. In newborns, however, it can cause a serious illness known as group B strep disease.

Group B strep can also cause dangerous infections in adults with certain chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes or liver disease. Older adults are at increased risk of illness due to group B strep, too.

If you're a healthy adult, there's nothing you need to do about group B strep. If you're pregnant, get a group B strep screening test during your third trimester. If you have group B strep, antibiotic treatment during labor can protect your baby.

Fecal S100A12 is a novel noninvasive marker that distinguishes children with active IBD from healthy control subjects. Anti-inflammatory diet along with supplements such as fish oils, and N-acetyl glucosamine should be considered.

Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) are immune proteins found in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a chronic condition characterized by swollen and damaged tissues in the intestinal tract. The ASCA test detects these antibodies in the blood. ASCA can help distinguish between Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

IgA and IgG antibody testing for S. cerevisiae is useful adjunct testing for differentiating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Close to 80% of Crohn's disease patients are positive for either IgA or IgG. In ulcerative colitis, less than 15% are positive for IgG and less than 2% are positive for IgA. Fewer than 5% are positive for either IgG or IgA antibody, and no healthy controls had antibody for both.

Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCA) are immune proteins found in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a chronic condition characterized by swollen and damaged tissues in the intestinal tract. The ASCA test detects these antibodies in the blood. ASCA can help distinguish between Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary agent used in our body’s flight or fight response to threatening stimuli.

The test also offers an optional Insomnia Cortisol measurement, which is particularly relevant for individuals experiencing sleep disturbances. This additional salivary sample, known as the "Insomnia Sample," is collected in the middle of the night when the patient is struggling to sleep. It's designed to determine cortisol’s potential role in sleep disturbances.

Elevated cortisol levels during this period can suggest that cortisol imbalances may be contributing to insomnia. This measurement provides valuable additional information about cortisol’s potential causal role in sleep disturbances.