What My GI-MAP Test Revealed 🤮 (And Why You Probably Need One Too)

By Stacey Francois, Founder of Body Tonic

Okay, I’m really putting myself out there with this one. Below are my actual test results from a recent GI-MAP gut microbiome analysis.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I take my health seriously. I eat clean, count macros, stay active, and prioritize sleep. I do “all the right things.” But the truth is—none of that matters if your gut is a mess. And mine was.

Despite looking healthy on the outside, I was dealing with fatigue, skin issues, bloating, and just not feeling like myself. The worst part? Every time I asked for help, my conventional doctor told me my labs were “normal.”

So I took matters into my own hands.

The GI-MAP Test: A Look Inside

At Body Tonic, we use the GI-MAP test because it’s one of the most advanced ways to assess your gut microbiome, pathogens, digestion, immune markers, and inflammation. It reveals what bloodwork and stool cultures from your PCP will never touch.

And the results? Honestly, kind of gross—but incredibly eye-opening.

Here’s what my gut was hiding:

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My Results

• Helicobacter pylori – a bacteria that suppresses stomach acid and hijacks digestion.
• Dientamoeba fragilis – a parasite, likely from travel or food (yes, parasites are extremely common and often undiagnosed).
• Overgrowth of bad bacteria like Staph and Strep that don’t belong in a thriving gut.
• Critically low good bacteria, including Akkermansia and Faecalibacterium—the keystone species that protect your gut lining and keep inflammation in check.
• Malabsorption markers—my body wasn’t even absorbing fat properly.
• Elevated antibodies to gluten and low secretory IgA, meaning my gut immunity was suppressed and reacting to food—even without obvious symptoms.

This was the definition of a leaky, inflamed, dysfunctional gut—even though my lifestyle was “healthy.”

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But Here’s the Bigger Problem:

This is never tested for at your regular doctor’s office.
You’ll be told it’s IBS. Or stress. Or “just getting older.” Meanwhile, the real problem is festering in your gut and affecting everything—your mood, metabolism, skin, immune system, and hormones.

Symptoms of gut dysfunction include:

• Bloating, constipation, diarrhea
• Food sensitivities
• Brain fog or anxiety
• Skin issues (acne, eczema, rashes)
• Joint pain
• Fatigue or burnout
• Weight loss resistance
• Autoimmune flare-ups

If any of that sounds familiar—you need this test.

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How Body Tonic Can Help

At Body Tonic, we specialize in root-cause medicine. That means we don’t just chase symptoms or throw prescriptions at you—we investigate why your body is off in the first place.

Our 30-day Gut Reset Program includes:

• A GI-MAP stool test with functional analysis
• A full interpretation from our expert team
• Targeted protocols for parasites, candida, and bacterial overgrowth
• Supplements to repair leaky gut and restore the microbiome
• Peptides like BPC-157 for gut lining repair
• Optional IV therapy, NAD+, detox binders, and personalized nutrition

If You’ve Been Told:

• “Everything looks normal.”
• “Just take a probiotic.”
• “It’s probably just stress.”

…Then you’re exactly who this program was built for. Because when your gut is off, everything downstream is affected—and the only way to truly heal is to find out what’s going on inside.

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Next Steps

If you’ve been living with vague symptoms and feel like no one’s listening, this is your invitation to take control.

Your energy, hormones, immune system, and mental clarity start in the gut.
Let’s find out what’s going on in yours.

👉 Book your GI-MAP and consult at Body Tonic: mybodytonic.com
📍Virtual and in-person appointments available