Ixcela

Ixcela gave Jane the motivation and support she needed to achieve her goals.

GOALS & WANTS (WHY)

Jane came to Ixcela because she wanted to lose weight. She felt like she was constantly fighting against herself. She wanted to exercise more and eat better, but she couldn’t find the energy to commit to a plan or the motivation to exercise in the evening like she used to.

ROOT CAUSES & INSIGHTS (WHAT?)

The Ixcela test found her indole-3-lactic acid (ILA) was below optimal levels, which reflected that she had an imbalance of bacteria in the gut, called a dysbiosis. Her Ixcela dietitian explained that a gut bacteria imbalance could be affecting her food cravings, energy, and hormone levels.

AHA! (SO WHAT?)

The Ixcela findings gave Jane reassurance that her struggles were not a part of her imagination. She finally had the guidance she needed to support her weight loss goals.

ACTION PLAN (NOW WHAT?)

To support her ILA levels and the population and diversity of her gut microbiome, Jane needed to make some simple changes.

• She needed to add fermented food to her daily routine. Jane started enjoying plain Greek yogurt with berries as an afternoon snack. She also tried kimchi (which is now her favorite taco topping!).

To give her gut a boost, Jane also started taking Ixcela Biome Support, the seventeen-strain probiotic and prebiotic supplement that was recommended in her Ixcela results.

PAYOFF (WHEE!)

As she included more foods that supported her gut microbiome, Jane found that she didn’t have as many cravings for unhealthy food.

After a few weeks, Jane felt less bloated and her clothes fit better. Her sleep improved too. She was starting to feel like herself again, and with that came the energy to put her sneakers on in the evening and go for a walk with her spouse.

Note: Jane benefited from the Complete Package Program. This client's image has been changed to protect her privacy.