Advanced gut health
Advanced Gut Health Analysis: Healing the Microbiome
Ever notice how many people you know are dealing with bloating, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue? You've probably tried elimination diets, probiotics from the health food store, maybe even visited a gastroenterologist who ran a colonoscopy and said everything looks fine. How's that working for you?
AgeRejuvenation in Tampa offers something different: functional medicine gut health testing that actually reveals what's happening inside your digestive system at the cellular level. We're located at 220 North Howard Ave in downtown Tampa, and we're helping residents across the bay area finally get answers to digestive issues that standard tests completely miss.
Let me ask you something. When was the last time a doctor spent more than 10 minutes discussing your gut health? Most gastroenterologists run a scope, check for polyps or ulcers, and send you home with a prescription for acid blockers. Sound familiar?
Ready to discover what's really causing your symptoms? Schedule your comprehensive gut health consultation today.
Struggling with Digestive Issues that Standard Tests Miss?
Here's what's interesting about digestive problems. Your regular doctor runs blood work, maybe orders an endoscopy, tells you your labs are "normal," yet you still feel terrible. You're bloated after meals. Your energy crashes by 2 PM. You're breaking out with skin issues you never had before. Perhaps you're dealing with anxiety or mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere.
Traditional medicine treats symptoms. Functional medicine finds root causes.
At AgeRejuvenation, we act as your health partner, not just another appointment on your calendar. Our approach means comprehensive testing that examines your gut microbiome, identifies hidden infections, measures inflammatory markers, and reveals digestive dysfunction that standard stool tests never detect. We're talking about 60-minute appointments where we actually listen to your full health history and create personalized protocols based on your unique biology.
Schedule your gut health assessment and experience medicine that actually investigates instead of medicates.
The Link Between Gut Dysbiosis and Systemic Inflammation
Can I be direct with you? Most doctors completely ignore the gut‒brain‒immune connection. They treat your digestive issues separate from your anxiety, your skin problems separate from your bloating, your fatigue separate from your gut health. That fragmented approach is exactly why you're still struggling.
Tampa residents face unique challenges. The humidity creates mold exposure in older buildings. Red tide events trigger inflammatory responses. High-stress corporate careers in Westshore and downtown Tampa compound digestive issues through elevated cortisol. Youth athletes in South Tampa dealing with sports-related inflammation often develop gut permeability without anyone connecting the dots.
Your gut contains 70 percent of your immune system. When your microbiome becomes imbalanced through poor diet, chronic stress, antibiotics, or environmental toxins, inflammation doesn't stay localized in your digestive tract. It becomes systemic.
Research shows that gut dysbiosis contributes to conditions ranging from autoimmune disease to depression, yet most conventional doctors never test for it.
Which approach seems smarter to you? Treating surface symptoms with medications that create side effects, or identifying the root cause of inflammation and healing it naturally?
GI-MAP DNA Stool Testing: A Deep Dive into Your Internal Ecosystem
Let me share something most doctors won't tell you. Standard stool tests only detect pathogens that are alive when the sample reaches the lab. Many harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses die during transport, creating false negatives. You're told everything is fine when significant infections are actually present.
GI-MAP DNA stool testing uses quantitative PCR technology to detect the DNA of pathogens, even dead ones. This advanced functional medicine gut health test measures beneficial bacteria levels, identifies pathogenic bacteria, detects parasites and viruses, assesses digestive enzyme function, evaluates immune markers, and measures gut inflammation through calprotectin and other biomarkers.
Here's the information gain most patients never hear. Studies show that 87 percent of patients with IBS symptoms have detectable gut infections that standard testing misses entirely. Research from the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that comprehensive stool analysis changes treatment plans in 64 percent of cases compared to standard testing approaches.
We're not running the same basic tests your gastroenterologist ordered. We're examining your complete internal ecosystem to understand exactly what's creating your symptoms. This includes measuring your gut's ability to produce short-chain fatty acids, which regulate everything from immune function to metabolism. We identify whether you're dealing with SIBO, Candida overgrowth, H. pylori, or parasitic infections that conventional medicine typically overlooks.
Expert Gut Health Specialists Serving the Greater Orlando & Tampa Areas
AgeRejuvenation serves patients throughout the Tampa Bay area from our downtown Tampa clinic near Channelside and the Tampa Convention Center. We're minutes from Hyde Park, Davis Islands, and Palma Ceia. South Tampa residents access our clinic via Bayshore Boulevard. Patients from New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Lutz reach us easily via I‒275. Our Orlando‒area patients appreciate our accessible approach to comprehensive gut health testing.
We've created a model designed for your schedule, not ours. Same‒week appointments mean you're not waiting months to address urgent health concerns. Telemedicine options allow follow‒up consultations without commuting during Tampa's notorious rush hour traffic. Direct communication with your provider means your questions get answered promptly, not three days later through a patient portal.
How much is your time worth? More importantly, how much is your health worth?
Uncover Your Gut Health Today
Here's what makes AgeRejuvenation different. We're physician-led. We use validated laboratory testing, not questionnaires or muscle testing. We create evidence-based protocols customized to your test results. We monitor your progress with follow-up testing to confirm improvement. We integrate conventional and functional approaches for comprehensive care.
Our patients serving zip codes 33606, 33511, 33544, 34787, and 32789 are achieving results because we address root causes instead of managing symptoms indefinitely.
So here's the decision in front of you. Continue the same approach that hasn't resolved your digestive issues, or invest in testing that reveals exactly what's creating your symptoms. Keep feeling bloated, exhausted, and frustrated, or discover the specific imbalances disrupting your gut health.
Contact AgeRejuvenation at 220 North Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 to schedule your comprehensive gut health assessment and experience medicine that finally provides answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pick up a stool test kit at the Winter Garden/Horizon West location?
Yes, we can arrange for you to pick up your GI-MAP stool test kit at our Winter Garden location for your convenience. You can also have the kit shipped directly to your home if that works better for your schedule. Once you collect your sample, you'll ship it directly to the lab using the prepaid envelope included in the kit.
How long does it take to get my gut health results in Brandon?
Most GI-MAP test results are available within 7-10 business days after the lab receives your sample. We'll schedule your results consultation as soon as your report is ready so we can review your findings and create your personalized protocol. Brandon-area patients can choose between in-person or virtual consultations for their results review.
Do you offer nutritional counseling based on my stool test in South Tampa?
Absolutely. Your gut health results consultation includes personalized dietary recommendations tailored to your specific microbiome imbalances and inflammatory markers. We create customized nutrition protocols that address the root causes revealed in your testing, not generic diet plans. Many South Tampa patients continue with ongoing nutritional support as part of their gut healing protocol.
Is this test different from what a GI specialist in Wesley Chapel provides?
Yes, the GI-MAP DNA stool test we use is significantly different from standard stool tests most gastroenterologists order. Traditional GI specialists typically run culture-based tests that only detect living organisms, while our PCR technology identifies bacterial, parasitic, and viral DNA even if the organisms are dead. This advanced testing also measures digestive function, immune markers, and inflammation that conventional testing completely misses.
Can I do my gut health follow-up via virtual telehealth?
Yes, follow-up appointments for gut health can be conducted via telehealth for your convenience. After your initial consultation and testing, virtual visits work well for reviewing results, adjusting protocols, and monitoring your progress. This saves you time and allows us to provide ongoing support without requiring you to commute to our Tampa location for every appointment.
Our Medical Network: AgeRejuvenation is proud to partner with our sister clinic, Reboot Vitality, to help you overcome burnout and reclaim your edge.
Together, we provide a premier ecosystem to Restore, Recharge, and Reboot your health through precision medicine.