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#90 November 2025 Simplify Health News
New Discounted Gut Barrier Panel!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Simplify Holistic Nutrition Consulting & Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coaching
 
 
November 2025 Newsletter
Hopefully you are doing well during this beautiful season. As I am constantly searching for new knowledge to help you all better, I decided to become a certified Elite Brain Health Coach by Dr. Daniel Amen. I have studied in a program from him before, and I am fascinated by his work. When Dr. Rudy Tanzi spoke about his findings and research with Harvard Medical School about the Gut- Brain- Axis, I was in NY at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. It blew everyone away.
We also understand that inflammation is hurting our brain.
My mom's brain was perfect until the last hours of her life by the age of 95. At an age of 60 and my husband being 65, we want to keep our brains as healthy as possible. So I am excited how these topics I have been focusing on are coming together in my daily work and life. Please reach out if you have any questions.
My class will take 5 months to full completion. So if you are a local client and miss seeing me in my office, please know that I am probably busy filling my brain with new information and tools that I will be able to use in the spring of 2026.
Very exciting!!
 
 
 
More great news!
New discounted
Gut Barrier Panel for existing FIT Test clients with existing past test results!
Discounted Gut Barrier Panel
I am happy to announce that KBMO Diagnostics is now offering a discounted stand-alone Gut Barrier Panel for all who would like to retest and have taken the FIT Test before. This will make it easier and more affordable to track your progress.
 
 
 
 
Discounted Stand-Alone Gut Barrier Panel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Gut Barrier Panel (GBP)
 
KBMO’s Gut Barrier Panel is included with the FIT 176, FIT 132, and FIT 22 Plus Tests and is also available as a stand-alone test.
 
Unhealthy Gut
In recognition that leaky gut occurs across a spectrum, and has several precursors, KBMO includes the following gatekeeper markers: Candida, Zonulin, Occludin and Lipopolysaccharides (LPS). For each marker, the Gut Barrier Panel measures IgG 1-4 /C3d (more symptomatic) in addition to IgA 1 and 2 (a more silent occurrence).
 
Candida
 
Candida overgrowth in the stomach/dysbiosis is measured as a precursor to leaky gut occurrence.
 
Zonulin
 
Zonulin is a marker of intestinal permeability, otherwise known as leaky gut. If a client has elevated Zonulin levels, the normal regulation of the tight junctions is compromised. This Zonulin marker is unique to KBMO Diagnostic.
 
Occludin
Occludin is a marker of tight junction stabilization and optimal barrier function. Elevated Occludin indicates that the tight junctions are breaking down.
 
Lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
LPS is a major structural component of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria. Elevated levels of antibody against LPS may be indicative of Leaky Gut Syndrome and other gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases.
 
GB Panel Interpretation
If any of the 8 markers are positive, my expertise and consultation will give you guidance.
Depending on my clients age, severity of symptoms, and overall health, dietary changes might be enough to improve the outcome. Sometimes supplements can be helpful and might be recommended.
 
 
New Gut Barrier Panel Report
 
The GB Panel removes the guesswork!
You can of course re-test with a FIT Test that includes Food Sensitivities, Inflammation, and the Gut Barrier Panel, or you chose to check just on the markers provided in the Gut Barrier Panel. It is best to re-test after a few months of concentrating on all recommendations to improve your gut health. Removing the foods that you are sensitive to and that cause inflammation in you might be enough.... But it is good to check when you are ready.
The test kit for the Gut Barrier Panel is also a fingerstick test that you can take in the comfort of your home.
The price for a single stand- alone Gut Barrier Panel is $199 including a 30-minute test review.
The price for the discounted stand-alone Gut Barrier Panel is $149 including 30-minute test review for all of you who have taken a FIT Test before!!
 
 
 
 
Discounted Stand-Alone Gut Barrier Panel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some of you have asked me about what I eat. Personally I eat a probably 70- 80 % plant based diet, paired with animal protein from fish, little shellfish, chicken, duck (during the holidays), and turkey. I am not a fan of some high- processed plant based meat substitutes, but if you like to make your own lentil or bean burgers, that is a great choice too.
 
I love to be in control of all the ingredients and quality that I am consuming, so daily cooking from scratch is my favorite, is my down time, and the results of eating a very pure dinner feels right to me!!!
 
 
 
Wishing you health and happiness during the Fall.
With Love,
Silke
 
 
 
Silke Heine, PhD 
Silke Heine, Ph.D.
Certified Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Coach
Certified Gluten-Free Diet Practitioner
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Certified International Sports Nutritionist
781-883-5951
Silke@SimplifyHolisticNutrition.com
 
 
 
 
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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KBMO Diagnostics
 
 
 
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www.SimplifyHolisticNutrition.com
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Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 883-5951
 
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