H. Pylori (Stool Antigen or Antibodies)
What This Test Measures
Bacterial infection of stomach; causes ulcers, gastritis, cancer risk
Conventional vs. Functional Optimal Range
The gap between these ranges is why you feel terrible with "normal" labs. Conventional medicine waits for disease. Functional medicine optimizes for health.
Gabriel's Take
H. pylori infects 50% of population but only causes symptoms in some. Causes ulcers, gastritis, and increases stomach cancer risk 6×. Testing is by stool antigen (active infection) or breath test. Treatment: antibiotics, sometimes with natural antimicrobials (mastic gum) alongside. Retest after treatment to confirm eradication.
When This Test Is High
H. pylori infection
When This Test Is Low
No infection
Related Conditions
Gastritis, peptic ulcers, stomach cancer risk
Recommended Follow-Up
If positive, antibiotic treatment a clinician prescribes (some people add mastic gum or probiotics alongside); retest after treatment to confirm it's gone