Gut PCR Testing Explained: What Those Fragments Really Mean

Описание: Gut PCR Testing Explained: What Those Fragments Really Mean

In this Deep Dive, Dr. Greg Nigh explains *gut PCR testing* (stool PCR) and why the results often mislead. We unpack how PCR detects tiny DNA fragments—not live bacteria—and compare PCR vs culture. If you've ever wondered what “bacterial overgrowth” reports truly mean for your gut health, this video is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why PCR testing for gut?
00:12 – What is PCR and how it works
01:16 – PCR in gut/stool testing: PCR vs culture
03:04 – Primers & DNA fragments: what PCR is actually detecting
05:03 – False positives from PCR fragment detection
06:39 – Small intestine vs large intestine bacteria
07:14 – Tube vs lining: bacterial populations explained
08:51 – When PCR results don’t match culture results
09:17 – Other useful stool test markers (Calprotectin, IgA, etc.)
10:17 – Why gut testing is limited, how to approach results

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