Gut Restore & Stool Testing
Gut Restore & Stool Testing for Digestive Health & Whole-Body Wellness
Nava’s advanced gut microbiome testing and personalized gut health restoration are designed to identify digestive imbalances, improve immune function, and support long-term metabolic and systemic health.
What Is Gut Restore & Stool Testing at Nava Health?
Nava Health’s Gut Restore program is a comprehensive, functional medicine protocol designed to analyze and rehabilitate your digestive system. Central to this program is advanced Stool Testing.
Unlike a standard colonoscopy that looks for structural issues (like polyps), our advanced stool testing utilizes DNA technology to analyze the function and environment of your gut. We map the trillions of bacteria, yeast, and pathogens living inside you to determine exactly what is helping you and what is hurting you.
How It Works
Get Clear Insights Into Your Health, Plus a Personalized Plan
Our proven process and advanced diagnostic testing ensures you get the answers you deserve.
Schedule your comprehensive labs
There may be more to the story, so we recommend starting with advanced lab testing that analyzes over 70 biomarkers to uncover hidden issues and guide your personalized care.
Consult with medical experts
Review your results with your care team to understand what’s happening, why it matters, and where opportunities for improvement may exist.
Start your personalized treatment plan
Based on your labs and goals, we’ll create a custom plan with targeted treatments and lifestyle strategies to help you feel your best.
Track and optimize results
Stay on course with regular follow-ups and real-time progress tracking as your plan evolves to meet your body’s changing needs.
Why Gut Health Matters for Whole-Body Wellness
Your gut is often called your “second brain” for a reason. Bloating, irregular digestion, food sensitivities, and low energy can have many possible causes. Comprehensive stool testing gives your Nava care team a deeper look at your digestive health so they can identify patterns that may be contributing to how you feel.
Instead of simply giving you test results, Nava combines your findings with your symptoms, history, lifestyle, and goals to create a personalized Gut Restore plan.
Mood and brain health
The gut and brain constantly communicate through the gut-brain axis, influencing stress response, mood, and overall well-being. The gut produces 90% of your body’s serotonin (the “happy hormone”). An imbalanced gut often leads to anxiety, depression, and brain fog.
Immune function
Much of your immune system interacts with the gut, making digestive health an important part of supporting a balanced immune response. Approximately 70-80% of your immune system resides in your gut lining. If your gut is inflamed (“leaky gut”), your immune system stays in overdrive, potentially triggering autoimmune diseases.
Digestion and nutrient absorption
A healthy digestive system helps break down food and absorb the nutrients your body needs to function at its best.
Energy and metabolism
Your gut helps process nutrients that support energy production and metabolic function throughout the body.
Inflammation
Imbalances in the gut may contribute to inflammatory signals, which can affect how you feel beyond the digestive system.
Hormone health
The gut plays a role in how certain hormones are metabolized and eliminated, making digestive health one part of the broader hormone picture.
How Stool Testing Works at Nava Health
Don’t just test your gut. Know how to improve it.
We use the gold standard in diagnostic stool analysis. At-home stool tests can give you data. Nava gives you experts who know how to interpret that data, connect it to your health, and turn it into a personalized plan designed to help you feel and function better.
Pathogen Detection
We screen for parasites, worms, viruses, and pathogenic bacteria (like H. pylori or Salmonella) that may cause low-grade, chronic infection.
Microbiome Diversity
We measure the levels of “good” bacteria (commensals) versus “bad” bacteria (dysbiosis) to see if your ecosystem is balanced.
Inflammatory Markers
We check for Calprotectin and Secretory IgA to measure active inflammation and immune response in the intestines.
Digestion Efficiency
We analyze markers that tell us if you are producing enough stomach acid and pancreatic enzymes to digest your food properly.
Turn your results into action
Your plan isn’t based on a generic gut health protocol. Nava uses your testing, symptoms, health history, and goals to determine which changes are most appropriate for you.
Your recommendations may include:
- Personalized nutrition guidance
- Targeted probiotics or prebiotics
- Digestive support
- Vitamins and supplements
- Lifestyle and stress-management strategies
- Strategies to support a healthier gut microbiome
- Follow-up testing when appropriate
Benefits of Comprehensive Gut Testing
Testing is an investment in your longevity.
Reduced Inflammation
Calming the immune system to lower pain and autoimmune reactivity.
Clearer Diagnosis
Differentiating between IBS, parasite, or gluten sensitivity.
Targeted Treatment Planning
Using specific herbs or prescription antimicrobials to target only the bad bugs while sparing the good ones.
Improved Digestion
Reducing bloating and normalizing bowel habits.
Enhanced Mood & Energy
Restoring serotonin production and nutrient absorption.
What if your medical team actually helped you live a longer, healthier life?
Lives Improved
Client Satisfaction
Biomarkers Tested
Members Improved Biomarkers in 3 Months
Symptoms
What Stool Testing Can Reveal
Gut imbalance often manifests in surprising ways throughout the body. Depending on the testing recommended for you, your assessment may evaluate:
Gut microbiome balance
Understand the balance and diversity of bacteria living throughout your digestive system.
Digestive function
Evaluate markers associated with how effectively your body is breaking down and absorbing nutrients.
Inflammation
Identify markers that may indicate inflammation or irritation within the gastrointestinal tract.
Potential pathogens
Screen for certain bacteria, yeast, parasites, and other organisms that may be affecting digestive health.
Gut immune function
Gain insight into markers associated with your intestinal immune response and gut barrier health.
Who Should Consider Gut & Stool Testing
You don’t need to have severe stomach pain to benefit from this test. Consider it if you have:
Chronic Digestive Discomfort
Persistent bloating, gas, or acid reflux.
IBS/IBD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s, or Colitis.
Autoimmune Conditions
Hashimoto’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or Psoriasis.
SIBO Risk
A history of “Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth” or antibiotic overuse.
Unexplained Symptoms
Fatigue, skin rashes (eczema/rosacea), or stubborn weight gain that defies diet and exercise.
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why nava
Why Choose Nava Health for Gut Restore & Stool Testing?
Gut health is complex; you need a team that understands the big picture.
The Integrative Edge
We pair your testing with a Clinical Nutritionist and a Medical Provider. You get a medical protocol and a dietary lifestyle plan in one.
Advanced Technology
We use the most sensitive DNA-based testing available, not just standard cultures.
Holistic Solutions:
We don’t just treat the gut; we support the adrenal glands, thyroid, and mental health simultaneously for total healing.
Supportive Care
We offer IV therapy and acupuncture to support your body while it undergoes the detoxification and repair process.
What Our Clients Say
“Becoming a member of Nava Health & Vitality has been the best thing I’ve ever done. Every time I arrive, I’m greeted by friendly people who are knowledgeable and professional.”
“I was always looking for a healthier lifestyle and stay away from modern medicines with all their side effects. These years have been a great experience. I highly recommend this for everyone who wants better health.”
“The attention to my health needs has been a wonderful change from my PCP. I always look forward to meeting with my nutritionist, Ryan. Samantha has helped me reach some goals I thought I could not.”
“Since I made the decision to take my health into my own hands, I am feeling so much better. I went to Nava with no energy, brain fog, stomach issues and aches and pains. My regular doctors found nothing and haven’t addressed anything. I had complete blood work here and discovered hormone imbalances and other issues that are all being addressed.”
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Have More Questions?
Is the sample collection difficult?
No. The test is a simple stool collection performed in the privacy of your own home. The kit comes with clear, step-by-step instructions and all necessary supplies. You simply collect the sample and mail it back in the pre-paid envelope.
How is this different from a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a visual exam that looks for structural abnormalities like polyps or tumors. Stool testing is a functional analysis that looks at the microscopic environment like bacteria, parasites, and inflammation levels. Both are valuable, but they tell us different things.
Will insurance cover this test?
Coverage varies. While the consultation with your provider is often covered, specialized functional stool tests (like GI-MAP) are typically considered elective and may be an out-of-pocket expense. However, Nava Health offers exclusive member pricing to make these tests more accessible.
How long does the Gut Restore program take?
Healing the gut is a journey, not a sprint. A typical protocol involves a “4R” phase (Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair) that can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months depending on the severity of dysbiosis or infection found in your results.
Do I have to stop eating gluten?
During the initial healing phase, we often recommend eliminating common inflammatory triggers like gluten and dairy to allow the gut lining to repair. However, our long-term goal is to heal your gut so that you can tolerate a diverse and varied diet without symptoms.
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Ready to find out what your body needs?
Start with advanced labs, provider guidance, and a personalized plan built around your symptoms, goals, and stage of life.
