Gut Health
Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Bloating, gas, reflux, or unexplained stomach discomfort are more than just inconvenient. They may be signs of an imbalance in your digestive system. The gut plays a central role in overall health, affecting energy, mood, immunity, and even hormones. When your balance is off, you feel it everywhere.
At Avita MD, we take a functional medicine approach to gut health. Instead of masking symptoms, we use advanced diagnostic testing and personalized protocols to uncover what’s really going on inside your digestive system. From small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to food sensitivities and inflammation, our team has the tools to identify root causes and help you find long-term relief.
Advanced labs to identify small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gut flora, nutrient absorption, and inflammation
Identifying dietary triggers that may drive bloating, fatigue, or skin issues
Step-by-step treatment plans designed to promote healing and restore balance
Personalized nutrition guidance tailored to your body and lifestyle
Gut health is influenced by the balance and function of the digestive system, including the stomach, small intestine, colon, and microbiome. A healthy gut supports nutrient absorption, regulates inflammation, and communicates with the immune and nervous systems. When imbalances occur, whether from bacterial overgrowth, food sensitivities, or stress, they can trigger widespread symptoms that go far beyond digestion.
Our goal at Avita MD is not just to ease discomfort but to restore function. By combining advanced lab testing with functional medicine protocols, we uncover what your body needs to heal, so you can feel well again.
The gut microbiome is a community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. Far from being harmful, most of these microbes are essential to your health. They help break down food, produce vitamins, regulate your immune system, and even influence hormones and mood through what’s known as the gut–brain axis.
When this microbial balance is disrupted by stress, diet, illness, or antibiotics, it can trigger digestive issues like bloating or constipation, and contribute to conditions such as inflammation, fatigue, and skin problems.
Supporting a healthy microbiome isn’t just about digestion. It’s about maintaining the foundation for whole-body wellness.
Your gut health evaluation begins with a detailed conversation about your symptoms, lifestyle, and medical history. We then use advanced testing to get objective data about various aspects of your gut health and microbiome.
Once results are in, your provider builds a thoughtful step-by-step plan, with multiple modalities to address all aspects of your gut health. You’ll receive ongoing support to track your progress and adjust your care as your system begins to heal.
Based on the insights gained from comprehensive testing and discussion of your systems, your provider will build a personalized treatment plan designed to bring your gut health back into balance. Your step-by-step plan may include:
Customized vitamins, minerals, and botanicals chosen to restore balance and support healthy digestion based on your test results.
Step-by-step treatment plans designed to heal the gut lining, rebalance the microbiome, and reduce inflammation for lasting relief.
Personalized guidance from our in-house dietitian to create sustainable meal plans that ease symptoms and strengthen long-term gut health.
When needed, we partner with trusted gastroenterologists and other specialists to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care.
Our gut health program is designed for patients struggling with:
We also recognize that gut health affects energy, mood, and hormones, so care often goes beyond digestion to support your whole-body wellness. Patients dealing with multiple imbalances benefit from our functional wellness approach, which may incorporate other treatments as needed, such as hormone testing and bioidentical hormone therapy.
Patients often find that once their gut health is restored, everything improves—energy levels, skin clarity, weight stability, mood, and even sleep. By identifying the root cause instead of chasing symptoms, you can experience lasting relief and a deeper sense of vitality.
Because every plan is personalized, benefits can include reduced bloating, more predictable digestion, improved tolerance to foods, and fewer flare-ups of related conditions. For many, the greatest benefit is the confidence of knowing what their body needs and finally feeling in control of their health.
If you’ve struggled with ongoing digestive symptoms that haven’t resolved with standard care, you may be a good candidate for advanced gut testing and functional protocols. Patients who come to us for gut care are often dealing with persistent bloating, irregular bowel movements, unexplained food reactions, or conditions like IBS or SIBO.
Our providers also work with patients who simply want to optimize long-term wellness by improving microbiome balance and nutrient absorption. During your consultation, we’ll assess your symptoms, health history, and goals to determine the best path forward.
Recovery isn’t about one appointment. It’s a journey guided by continuous support. Depending on your condition, recovery may include a stepwise protocol lasting several weeks to months. You’ll receive clear guidance on dietary changes, supplements, or medications, along with ongoing dietitian support.
Our team helps you navigate the ups and downs of treatment, adjusting as your gut heals and your body responds. With the right plan and advocacy, recovery can mean fewer flare-ups and more consistency in your daily life.
Most patients notice improvements within weeks of beginning their protocol, including less bloating, more energy, and better digestion. Over time, with healing and maintenance, results often extend beyond the gut, including clearer skin, better mood, and improved overall wellness.
Because we identify the root cause of your symptoms, results tend to be long-lasting. With regular follow-ups, our team ensures your gut health remains stable, helping you feel better in the long term.
At Avita MD, gut health is a core part of our precision medicine approach. We go beyond standard care by offering advanced diagnostics, functional protocols, and the guidance of both medical providers and dietitians.
Our independence means we can partner with leading specialty labs and gastroenterologists to bring you the best solutions available. More importantly, we never dismiss your symptoms as “just stress” or “in your head.” We listen, we investigate, and we stand by you until we find answers.
SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, occurs when bacteria grow where they don’t belong in the small intestine. We use breath testing to diagnose SIBO and offer targeted antibiotic or herbal protocols for treatment.
Microbiome testing analyzes the balance of bacteria in your gut, helping identify imbalances that contribute to IBS, inflammation, or nutrient issues.
We partner with trusted labs like US BioTek to provide evidence-based testing, which we always interpret in the context of your symptoms and history.
Yes. The gut communicates with both the skin and brain. Imbalances can contribute to acne, eczema, anxiety, or low energy.
Many patients notice improvements in 2–6 weeks, though full recovery may take longer depending on the condition.
Not necessarily. We tailor dietary recommendations to your test results and lifestyle. Extreme restriction is rarely needed.
Yes. Our registered dietitians provide personalized support for meal planning, food sensitivities, and long-term gut health maintenance.
Coverage varies. Our team helps navigate prior authorizations and offers affordable options if insurance denies coverage.
Absolutely. When needed, we partner with top Bay Area specialists to ensure continuity of care.
