The wheat tested is the full kernel containing the protein constituents of wheat. This includes what may be on or in the wheat kernel. These are gluten proteins, and non-gluten proteins (non-gluten proteins A and B and Wheat Germ Agglutinins). A positive result to wheat means that your digestive system is not absorbing these proteins well, therefore your immune system starts producing antibodies to gluten or non-gluten part(s) of wheat.

The wheat tested is the full kernel containing the protein constituents of wheat. This includes what may be on or in the wheat kernel. These are gluten proteins, and non-gluten proteins (non-gluten proteins A and B and Wheat Germ Agglutinins). A positive result to wheat means that your digestive system is not absorbing these proteins well, therefore your immune system starts producing antibodies to gluten or non-gluten part(s) of wheat.

Gliotoxin (GTX) is produced by the mold genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus spreads in the environment by releasing conidia which are capable of infiltrating the small alveolar airways of individuals.

Gliotoxin is produced by the mold genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus spreads in the environment by releasing conidia which are capable of infiltrating the small alveolar airways of individuals.

Gliotoxin (GTX) is produced by the mold genus Aspergillus. Aspergillus spreads in the environment by releasing conidia which are capable of infiltrating the small alveolar airways of individuals. In order to evade the body’s defenses Aspergillus releases Gliotoxin to inhibit the immune system. One of the targets of Gliotoxin is PtdIns (3,4,5) P3. This results in the downregulation of phagocytic immune defense, which can lead to the exacerbation of polymicrobial infections. Gliotoxin impairs the activation of T-cells and induces apoptosis in monocytes and in monocyte-derived dendritic cells. These impairments can lead to multiple neurological syndromes.

Gliotoxin is produced by Aspergillus, Candida, Eurotium, Trichoderma, Neosartorya, Penicillium, and Acremonium fungal species. Gliotoxin exposure generally comes from environmental exposure and ingestion of contaminated food sources. Gliotoxin has immunosuppressive properties, causes damage to DNA, and aids in the pathogenicity of invasive fungal infections. A. fumigatus, A. flavus, and A. niger are some of the most prevalent producers of Gliotoxin and these invasive organisms can be found in the blood of immunocompromised patients.

What is globulin?

Globulin is a protein and is made in the liver. High levels may indicate autoimmune disease, infections or cancer. A low globulin reading may be a sign of liver or kidney disease. 

About 40% of the proteins in your blood are alpha, beta and gamma globulins. Albumin is the other common blood protein.

Globulin forms the main transport system for various substances as well as a constituant of the antibody system (“immunoglobulins”) that fights infections and viruses. Globulins are also needed to form blood clots and keep the liver and kidneys functioning. 

The globulin value on the chemistry panel is not measured, but is calculated by the equation: Globulins = Total protein – Albumin.

There are four groups of globulins. Serum protein electrophoresis is the test used to distinguish one from another and establish levels of each within the bloodstream.

Non-gluten proteins constitute about 25% of the total protein content of wheat cereal. Recently it has been shown that these non-gluten proteins are immune-reactive in individuals with wheat sensitivity. The 5 groups of non-gluten proteins which are distinctly different from the gluten proteins that are responsible for inflammation in patients with wheat sensitivity are serpins, purinins, farinins, amylase/protease inhibitors and globulins.

Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Hypoglycemia is physiologically the most potent secretory stimulus and the best known action of glucagon is to stimulate glucose production in the liver and thereby to maintain adequate plasma glucose concentrations. However, glucagon is also involved in hepatic lipid and amino acid metabolism and may increase resting energy expenditure. Based on satiety-inducing and food intake-lowering effects of exogenous glucagon, a role for glucagon in the regulation of appetite has also been proposed.

Glucarate helps your liver perform its important role in removing from your body many types of toxins such as pesticides, prescription drugs, food components, and intestinal bacteria.

AKA: Glucarate / D-Glucaric Acid

- Urinary glucaric acid has been used as an indicator of induced hepatic drug metabolization and elevated with exposure to xenobiotics.

- Levels may indirectly represent P-450 activity or an end-product of the glucuronidation pathway.

- Calcium-D-glucarate is the calcium salt of D-Glucarate.

- Dietary glucaric acid and supplementation with calcium-D-glucarate may suppress cell proliferation and inflammation, induce apoptosis, and have anticancer properties. Glucaric acid from dietary plants may act as a nontoxic β-glucuronidase inhibitor. Glucaric acid is normally in equilibrium with D-glucaro-1,4- lactone, and an increase in dietary glucaric acid increased D-glucaro-1,4- lactone, which suppresses blood and tissue beta-glucuronidase activity. Vegetarians may have higher levels.

- It has been found increased with increased PCBs, toxins, and medications.

- Glucose identifies processing of overall diet. Small amounts of glucose may be found in the urine of healthy individuals.

- Researchers found that those with a high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), but no history of diabetes, had significantly lower urine glucose excretion.

- Metabolism of glucose – glycolysis – is heavily dependent on magnesium.

What is Glucose?

A blood sugar test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood. Glucose (also known as blood sugar) is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including brain cells. Glucose is a building block for carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are found in fruit, cereal, bread, pasta, and rice. Carbohydrates are quickly turned into glucose in your body. This can raise your blood glucose level. A hormone called insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. Elevated fasting blood glucose is often a sign of Type 2 diabetes. Very high glucose levels, whether fasting or not, usually indicate Type 1 diabetes.

Glucose is often part of a regular blood test called the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).