Clinical Testing
With Uvita's GI-MAP stool testing, you gain a detailed analysis of your gut microbiome, identifying imbalances, pathogens, and digestive health markers.
The Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP plus Zonulin) was designed to assess a patient’s microbiome from a single stool sample (the kit and detailed instructions are supplied, with test sample to be done at home and collected via DHL courier), with particular attention to microbes that may be disturbing normal microbial balance and may contribute to disruptions and issues in the gastrointestinal (GI) flora or other health issues. The panel is a comprehensive collection of microbial targets alongside immune and digestive markers (including pancreatic function). It screens for pathogenic bacteria, commensal bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, fungi, viruses and parasites. Zonulin has been identified as a key biomarker for intestinal permeability, which has been associated with food/drink intolerances, coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and other GI and systemic conditions.
This test really can be a life saver and is a self-collect stool sample that will be collected by a courier.
Lab test required
At home test kit
The GI-MAP includes pathogens (bacterial, parasitic, and viral) commonly known to cause intestinal gastroenteritis. Pathogens tested for include various problematic strains of e. coli, salmonella, c. difficile, cryptosporidium, giardia and many more. Helicobacter pylori (potentially causing gastric ulcers and reflux) is also tested.
Our microbiome has a vital role in protecting us from various ‘infestations’ (including parasites, worms, yeast and fungal infections – which are also tested for) and is paramount in our immune function. The information reported will allow Cain to personalise the very best plan of action for you as an individual.
Digestive function including pancreatic enzymes such as elastase-1 are measured. Calprotectin (a marker for intestinal inflammation), ß-glucuronidase, occult blood (FIT) and much more are also assessed.
“Wow…Cain I am truly humbled by and grateful for your words. It means so much to me that you felt this way and I am so impressed to see how you have taken a spark and fanned it into a bright light that is inspiring others and showing them how to transform their health, performance and overall well-being. It takes a lot of commitment, graft and intelligence to achieve what you have. And as much as you remember me, I remember you and your unquenchable thirst for knowledge and that sparkle of enthusiasm in your eyes that showed that you were going to run with whatever you learned.”
Stephen T.
Terranova Nutrition
“Wow…Cain I am truly humbled by and grateful for your words. It means so much to me that you felt this way and I am so impressed to see how you have taken a spark and fanned it into a bright light that is inspiring others and showing them how to transform their health, performance and overall well-being. It takes a lot of commitment, graft and intelligence to achieve what you have. And as much as you remember me, I remember you and your unquenchable thirst for knowledge and that sparkle of enthusiasm in your eyes that showed that you were going to run with whatever you learned.”
Stephen T.
Terranova Nutrition
“Cain’s knowledge and expertise have helped me understand my health and what’s going on internally so many times over the last 23 years. In recent years Cain has helped me get to the bottom of what triggered my sudden onset of fibromyalgia, with an EBV test that proved I’d had a significant big infection. Cain has helped me understand the bloods I did have investigated by the NHS to make sure we didn’t double up and test anything unnecessarily, but most importantly for me, the difference in the ‘acceptable levels’ that the NHS use and the ‘optimal levels’ that Cain uses to measure health by. If I hadn’t invested the money in his services, experience and expertise I genuinely think I would be bed or wheelchair bound right now.”
Danni B.
Community Development Officer
“Cain’s knowledge and expertise have helped me understand my health and what’s going on internally so many times over the last 23 years. In recent years Cain has helped me get to the bottom of what triggered my sudden onset of fibromyalgia, with an EBV test that proved I’d had a significant big infection. Cain has helped me understand the bloods I did have investigated by the NHS to make sure we didn’t double up and test anything unnecessarily, but most importantly for me, the difference in the ‘acceptable levels’ that the NHS use and the ‘optimal levels’ that Cain uses to measure health by. If I hadn’t invested the money in his services, experience and expertise I genuinely think I would be bed or wheelchair bound right now.”
Danni B.
Community Development Officer
“Over the last 20 years I have worked with Cain for anything related to my health, my family’s health and all my clients … I simply would not trust anyone else! His knowledge, service, desire to go above and beyond to ensure that you are the best version of you is why I send my own clients to Cain and Uvita. I invest in Cain in all my Body Brilliant clinics for my client diagnostic and pathology testing as well as the training of my excellent nurses, who call on him whenever complex issues may arise. I genuinely have not met another individual as passionate about his client’s health.”
Gemma Wilkins
Owner of Body Brilliant
“Over the last 20 years I have worked with Cain for anything related to my health, my family’s health and all my clients … I simply would not trust anyone else! His knowledge, service, desire to go above and beyond to ensure that you are the best version of you is why I send my own clients to Cain and Uvita. I invest in Cain in all my Body Brilliant clinics for my client diagnostic and pathology testing as well as the training of my excellent nurses, who call on him whenever complex issues may arise. I genuinely have not met another individual as passionate about his client’s health.”
Gemma Wilkins
Owner of Body Brilliant
“We at Priory Park Boxing Club have been working with Cain since 2009. He has put on five nutrition seminars over the years not only for boxing but the whole community, his knowledge is immense, and his eating plans are still implemented at the club to this day. We have referred people to Cain that have been suffering from IBS, Cystic Fibrosis, GERD acid reflux, cancer, food intolerances and allergic reactions - for stool tests and blood work, then he works out a plan to get them back to health or be able to live a better life with their long-term condition. It is good to know that you’re in safe hands when working with Cain.”
Paul G.
Owner of Priory Park Boxing Club
“We at Priory Park Boxing Club have been working with Cain since 2009. He has put on five nutrition seminars over the years not only for boxing but the whole community, his knowledge is immense, and his eating plans are still implemented at the club to this day. We have referred people to Cain that have been suffering from IBS, Cystic Fibrosis, GERD acid reflux, cancer, food intolerances and allergic reactions - for stool tests and blood work, then he works out a plan to get them back to health or be able to live a better life with their long-term condition. It is good to know that you’re in safe hands when working with Cain.”
Paul G.
Owner of Priory Park Boxing Club
“I went to see Cain off a recommendation from a friend. Prior to seeing him I felt that I wasn’t being listened too by my own GP! Well, Cain listened we went through all my family history prior to offering several options of blood tests and a stool test that was tailored to me. Within days Cain had arranged a Zoom call to discuss my findings and a very bespoke solution to supporting my post menopause symptoms without the need for medication. I also had extremely high levels of blood in my stool sample and Cain eagerly told me to see my GP asap and within 10 days I was admitted into hospital. I had several polyps and large cyst, which if left untreated would have resulted in a whole different outcome. I owe Cain my life because without him and his quick diagnosis it could have cost me my life if it was left untreated.”
Emma H.
Sales Executive
“I went to see Cain off a recommendation from a friend. Prior to seeing him I felt that I wasn’t being listened too by my own GP! Well, Cain listened we went through all my family history prior to offering several options of blood tests and a stool test that was tailored to me. Within days Cain had arranged a Zoom call to discuss my findings and a very bespoke solution to supporting my post menopause symptoms without the need for medication. I also had extremely high levels of blood in my stool sample and Cain eagerly told me to see my GP asap and within 10 days I was admitted into hospital. I had several polyps and large cyst, which if left untreated would have resulted in a whole different outcome. I owe Cain my life because without him and his quick diagnosis it could have cost me my life if it was left untreated.”
Emma H.
Sales Executive
“I was a semi-finalist at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, but in 2010 it all really went very bad. Doctors carried out investigations to see what was wrong, they could not find anything. Cain, who was interested in my story, invited me over to Birmingham. He asked for all my blood results, hospital files etc. even before he saw me to review my history… and did an amazing job. Despite the fact they were in Flemish he uncovered issues that others had missed. He was very thorough and explained all to us so that we could understand the information. Cain gave me a dietary program and supplements to heal and support my system, and advice how to train, so that I could build up again, instead off breaking down.”
Kristof Beyens
International Sprinter for Belgium
“I was a semi-finalist at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, but in 2010 it all really went very bad. Doctors carried out investigations to see what was wrong, they could not find anything. Cain, who was interested in my story, invited me over to Birmingham. He asked for all my blood results, hospital files etc. even before he saw me to review my history… and did an amazing job. Despite the fact they were in Flemish he uncovered issues that others had missed. He was very thorough and explained all to us so that we could understand the information. Cain gave me a dietary program and supplements to heal and support my system, and advice how to train, so that I could build up again, instead off breaking down.”
Kristof Beyens
International Sprinter for Belgium
“Cain really knows his stuff regarding health, nutrition and the mysteries of human bodily systems such as endocrinology. He is a great source of information and a thoroughly ethical practitioner, whose approach is to constantly learn more and share that information. I've learned so much from him on multiple training courses and I have invested in his expertise with testing, including the amazing GI Map for all things gut health. He is my 'go-to' when I need an honest opinion/practical advice/testing. He will always tell it like it is, with no frills!”
Niki W.
Practitioner
“Cain really knows his stuff regarding health, nutrition and the mysteries of human bodily systems such as endocrinology. He is a great source of information and a thoroughly ethical practitioner, whose approach is to constantly learn more and share that information. I've learned so much from him on multiple training courses and I have invested in his expertise with testing, including the amazing GI Map for all things gut health. He is my 'go-to' when I need an honest opinion/practical advice/testing. He will always tell it like it is, with no frills!”
Niki W.
Practitioner
“I first consulted Cain in 2002 and I have followed his great advice ever since - during my pregnancy and as I resume exercise after a number of injuries. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of supplements and exercise techniques as well as his considerable expertise to include functional medicine assessments and blood tests. I have been lucky enough to work with a lot of talented people in the health and fitness industry but I can honestly say that I have never met anyone else with Cain's drive to continually improve his own learning. He has a completely synergistic approach to deep health and leaves no stone unturned in providing each client with a completely bespoke programme.”
Nicki H-P.
Full-time Carer
“I first consulted Cain in 2002 and I have followed his great advice ever since - during my pregnancy and as I resume exercise after a number of injuries. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of supplements and exercise techniques as well as his considerable expertise to include functional medicine assessments and blood tests. I have been lucky enough to work with a lot of talented people in the health and fitness industry but I can honestly say that I have never met anyone else with Cain's drive to continually improve his own learning. He has a completely synergistic approach to deep health and leaves no stone unturned in providing each client with a completely bespoke programme.”
Nicki H-P.
Full-time Carer
“I have used GB Fitness numerous times with fantastic results, including comprehensive blood work that highlighted a serious health concern that I was not previously aware of. Everyone is different and Cain will go into great depth and detail into everyone’s own personal circumstances to provide advice specifically for you. He is an absolute fountain of knowledge and everything he says and teaches is backed up by endless scientific studies. Cain has access to only the very best people when it comes to testing and assessment. If you’re not assessing, then you’re guessing.”
Dean K.
Firefighter
“I have used GB Fitness numerous times with fantastic results, including comprehensive blood work that highlighted a serious health concern that I was not previously aware of. Everyone is different and Cain will go into great depth and detail into everyone’s own personal circumstances to provide advice specifically for you. He is an absolute fountain of knowledge and everything he says and teaches is backed up by endless scientific studies. Cain has access to only the very best people when it comes to testing and assessment. If you’re not assessing, then you’re guessing.”
Dean K.
Firefighter
“Dear Cain, many thanks for the slides and for delivering such a fantastic session. Your overall score was 9.6 which was exceptional and puts you in the Top 3 speakers’ category since the inception of the group 7 years ago!”
Simon L.
Director & Chairman Academy of Chief Executives
“Dear Cain, many thanks for the slides and for delivering such a fantastic session. Your overall score was 9.6 which was exceptional and puts you in the Top 3 speakers’ category since the inception of the group 7 years ago!”
Simon L.
Director & Chairman Academy of Chief Executives
“Cain has been a valued faculty member and our very own health expert for the participants for 17 editions of the City DNA (Meetings Industry) Summer School and for the occasion he also delivers a presentation on mental and physical well-being. During the Summer School he is the consultant to the hosting hotels chef on healthy food and he helps to design the menu. I recommend him for any event that implies a team building activity of course on top of his knowledge and expertise in all things Health and Fitness.”
Pier Paolo M.
City DNA Summer Business School
“Cain has been a valued faculty member and our very own health expert for the participants for 17 editions of the City DNA (Meetings Industry) Summer School and for the occasion he also delivers a presentation on mental and physical well-being. During the Summer School he is the consultant to the hosting hotels chef on healthy food and he helps to design the menu. I recommend him for any event that implies a team building activity of course on top of his knowledge and expertise in all things Health and Fitness.”
Pier Paolo M.
City DNA Summer Business School
“I first met Cain in 2011. Cain is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. Cain left me motivated and excited. After six weeks I had effortlessly lost 7kgs of pure fat and at 40 years old went on to compete in my first boxing event. Through various health crisis’ of myself and my partner, including miscarriage and cancer, Cain has been the person we have consulted with, to recommend the right blood and stool tests to find the answers to our ill health. I cannot speak more highly of him. He is simply incredible in the amount of knowledge he has, his desire to share that information, his resilience to confront the pretenders in a health industry full of people who are prepared to sell bad advice and his genuine concern for everyone he comes across to find the answers and a path forward.”
Jo Q.
Marketing Director
“I first met Cain in 2011. Cain is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. Cain left me motivated and excited. After six weeks I had effortlessly lost 7kgs of pure fat and at 40 years old went on to compete in my first boxing event. Through various health crisis’ of myself and my partner, including miscarriage and cancer, Cain has been the person we have consulted with, to recommend the right blood and stool tests to find the answers to our ill health. I cannot speak more highly of him. He is simply incredible in the amount of knowledge he has, his desire to share that information, his resilience to confront the pretenders in a health industry full of people who are prepared to sell bad advice and his genuine concern for everyone he comes across to find the answers and a path forward.”
Jo Q.
Marketing Director
“I am incredibly grateful to Cain Leathem for the outstanding support he provided in addressing my 5-year-old son’s long-term constipation issues. Cain’s expert guidance led us to conduct a comprehensive GI Map analysis of my son’s stools, which has been crucial in helping us understand his condition more clearly. Cain’s deep knowledge of blood work, coupled with a tailored supplement plan and the recommendation for an upcoming ultrasound scan, has given us invaluable clarity and direction in our journey to improve our child’s health. His suggestions for reputable companies and services have been exceptional, and his thorough approach has truly made a significant impact on my son and our family. I cannot express how thankful I am for his dedication and expertise. Thank you, Cain, for everything you’ve done to help us!”
N.R.
Gym Owner
“I am incredibly grateful to Cain Leathem for the outstanding support he provided in addressing my 5-year-old son’s long-term constipation issues. Cain’s expert guidance led us to conduct a comprehensive GI Map analysis of my son’s stools, which has been crucial in helping us understand his condition more clearly. Cain’s deep knowledge of blood work, coupled with a tailored supplement plan and the recommendation for an upcoming ultrasound scan, has given us invaluable clarity and direction in our journey to improve our child’s health. His suggestions for reputable companies and services have been exceptional, and his thorough approach has truly made a significant impact on my son and our family. I cannot express how thankful I am for his dedication and expertise. Thank you, Cain, for everything you’ve done to help us!”
N.R.
Gym Owner
“Cain has helped me extensively with overall health issues both in the UK and while living in Los Angeles, CA. I have completed extensive bloodwork, GI Map tests and even DNA testing while under his care resulting in effective treatment with positive results. Cain has a particular niche when it comes to attention to detail and thoroughness as well as being relatable which is simply outstanding. It is an impressive, personalised approach which I would recommend to anyone who’s serious about health care without hesitation.”
Dr T.S
Clinical Psychologist
“Cain has helped me extensively with overall health issues both in the UK and while living in Los Angeles, CA. I have completed extensive bloodwork, GI Map tests and even DNA testing while under his care resulting in effective treatment with positive results. Cain has a particular niche when it comes to attention to detail and thoroughness as well as being relatable which is simply outstanding. It is an impressive, personalised approach which I would recommend to anyone who’s serious about health care without hesitation.”
Dr T.S
Clinical Psychologist
“I was extremely fortunate to cross paths with Cain at a time in my life when I needed someone’s real expertise on tests for a deeper understanding about what was going on with my health. As a health professional myself, I tend to surrender to the process when needing support with my health as it is a really nice feeling to be looked after and coached now and again. I had worked with a ‘leading nutrition expert’ and had a very poor experience but as soon as I switched to Cain, the first thing he did was to challenge my previous tests, and interpretations of, to find out that I was misdiagnosed in the first place! I found Cain attentive, compassionate and very thorough by asking the right questions as he listened to my story. Thank you, Cain, for all that you do.”
Edwige C.
Business Owner: 4 Balance and Health
“I was extremely fortunate to cross paths with Cain at a time in my life when I needed someone’s real expertise on tests for a deeper understanding about what was going on with my health. As a health professional myself, I tend to surrender to the process when needing support with my health as it is a really nice feeling to be looked after and coached now and again. I had worked with a ‘leading nutrition expert’ and had a very poor experience but as soon as I switched to Cain, the first thing he did was to challenge my previous tests, and interpretations of, to find out that I was misdiagnosed in the first place! I found Cain attentive, compassionate and very thorough by asking the right questions as he listened to my story. Thank you, Cain, for all that you do.”
Edwige C.
Business Owner: 4 Balance and Health
“I have known and used Cain for over 10 years. His knowledge in his field is 2nd to none! He has helped me with many different issues both mentally and physically over the years, including nutritional advice during my wife's pregnancies. Most recently Cain managed to diagnose an issue causing vitamin D deficiency and created an in-depth plan to get my nutrient levels back on track. Cain was responsible for getting me out of a bad place mentally and getting me into the best shape of my life physically.”
Sam W.
Business Owner
“I have known and used Cain for over 10 years. His knowledge in his field is 2nd to none! He has helped me with many different issues both mentally and physically over the years, including nutritional advice during my wife's pregnancies. Most recently Cain managed to diagnose an issue causing vitamin D deficiency and created an in-depth plan to get my nutrient levels back on track. Cain was responsible for getting me out of a bad place mentally and getting me into the best shape of my life physically.”
Sam W.
Business Owner
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