Gut Microbiome Health Test

Gut microbiome testing is a process that analyses the microorganisms (good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses) living in your digestive tract. A gut microbiome test provides insights into the diversity and composition of your gut microbiota and its role in digestion, immunity, and overall health.

Our test requires swabbing a used piece of toilet paper after passing a stool which can be done at home. The sample is then sent to our lab who analyse it to identify certain microorganisms, their types and quantities to create a complete picture of your microbiome health.

Your results will include a full breakdown of the following:

• Microbiome diversity (the variety of good and bad bugs)
• Gut dysbiosis (an imbalance of good and bad bacteria within your gut)
• Microbiome age
• Metabolic score
• Macronutrient metabolism (how does your body digest carbs, fats, sugars and proteins)
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Lactose sensitivity
• Gluten sensitivity
• Bowel mobility
• Sleep quality (your microbiome holds clues about how well you sleep)
• Antibiotic damage
• Autoimmune index
• Chronic disease risk
• Good and bad gut bacteria

Our test kit and platform have been used in a number of clinical studies, one of which significantly improved symptoms in IBS patients in a 6 week period.

Symptoms of dysbiosis can take weeks to correct and improve. Depending on your symptoms and your gut health, symptom improvements can vary in individuals.

This test can identify the gut bacteria known to contribute to a lactose sensitivity. A high score in your results indicates that your body may have difficulty processing lactose.

Yes, a high score in your test results indicates that your body may struggle to process gluten, increasing your risk of developing a sensitivity to gluten.

Whilst the gut microbiome test can provide you with detailed insights into your gut health and shed light on which bacteria within your gut can be linked to certain conditions or symptoms, it is not intended to be a diagnosis. Ultimately, a gut microbiome test can help guide further questions, testing and discussions with a medical professional and offer clues about possible underlying issues.

The test cannot identify parasites, to ensure parasites are not present in your stool, we recommend taking the gut parasite test which can be taken alongside our gut microbiome test.

Our test is £299 and includes a full detailed report and analysis. We do not charge a subscription fee.

Your tests results will be ready in 3-5 weeks depending on findings. We will email you as soon as our lab has completed your test results.

No, nutrition during pregnancy is more important than ever, we do not recommend making any major adjustments to diet and lifestyle during this time. It is also common for symptoms such as acid reflux, indigestion, tiredness, sickness, weight gain, sleep disturbances to arise during pregnancy.

If you are over the age of 18 and based in the UK, you can take the test.

Simply swab a piece of used toilet paper and follow the steps detailed in our instruction leaflet to return it to our lab. We will send you everything you need to take the test.

Step-by-step instructions will also be included in your test kit.

No, do not fast before you take the test. To get the best understanding of your health you should eat and live as normal so we can get a true picture of your normal microbiome health.

The NHS do not currently offer gut microbiome testing.

The gut microbiome helps digest food, synthesises essential vitamins, and protects against various health issues, including digestive disorders, obesity, diabetes, chronic conditions and even mental health conditions.

Your test results will be interpreted by one of our healthcare professionals, however we do offer the option to book a call with one of our dietitians.

Based on your microbiome's diversity, test results and current research of how various foods affect different gut bacteria, a personalised food list specific to your microbiome composition will be provided. This list will include foods that will promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut and reduce harmful ones.

Following the recommended food list can significantly help to increase the good bacteria within your gut and reduce your symptoms.

Our partner labs provide microbiome testing worldwide, to the highest clinical accreditation. We use market leading NGS-based shotgun metagenome sequencing to ensure accuracy and reliability in all our reporting.