Gut Microbiome Test
Understand what is happening in your gut
Your gut is home to a complex community of microorganisms that interacts with your diet, lifestyle and wider health. The Gut Microbiome Test provides a snapshot of this, and selected markers associated with gut health.
Gut Health Markers
Diet & Lifestyle
Microbial Diversity
Microbiome Profile
What can the Gut Microbiome Test tell you?
Depending on the test panel, your results may provide information about:
the composition and diversity of microorganisms in your gut
the relative abundance of selected bacterial groups
selected markers associated with gut inflammation
selected markers associated with the gut lining
Why do it?
Your gut microbiome can change with factors such as diet and lifestyle. Understanding your current profile gives you a starting point for looking at your eating habits and other lifestyle factors that may be relevant to your gut health.
Your results can be reviewed with a doctor or Health Coach to identify practical areas to explore.
Who may benefit?
This may be relevant if you:
want to understand your current gut microbiome profile
are interested in the relationship between diet and gut health
experience recurring digestive concerns and want more information to discuss with a healthcare professional
want to establish a baseline before making dietary or lifestyle changes
What to expect
A stool sample is collected for laboratory analysis. Your results are then reviewed with a doctor or Health Coach, who can help you understand the findings and consider relevant dietary and lifestyle changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. It provides information about your microbiome and selected markers. It does not replace medical assessment or diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.
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No. Your gut microbiome can change over time in response to diet, lifestyle, medication, and other factors.
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Follow the preparation instructions provided for your test. Avoid making significant dietary changes specifically to influence your test result unless advised to do so.