The many types
Real-Time & Comprehensive Microbiological Analysis
Creates an in-depth record of the bacteria and other microorganisms in your intestines.
This test highlights the diversity and balance of your gut bacteria; recognizing beneficial and harmful strains, as well as imbalances which could impact digestion, immunity and overall health. It provides hints on the type of environment your gut might be in that could make you bloated, tired and react to some foods. If you have a known medical condition that directly affects the bowel, such as inflammatory bowel disease or bowel cancer, then this test panel may not be useful.
Classification: Laboratory testing, diagnostic.
Downtime: None
Best for: People with gut irritation, chronic fatigue or just optimal wellness.
Digestive Health Assessment
Determine how good your body is digesting and absorbing food.
This is an amazing test for those markers around your gut, how you digest in general, including whether or not fat protein or carbohydrate digestion is going to be the weak link for that person, malabsorption, inflammation happening and enzyme activity. Good for people with a history of digestive issues or believe that they may be nutrient deficient.
Classification: Laboratory testing, diagnostic.
Downtime: None
Best for: People who experience bloating, constant indigestion and have issues absorbing their nutrients.
Food Sensitivity and Intolerance Test
Identifies hidden food sensitivities that can contribute to gut issues
These tests identify certain foods that could be causing digestive issues, inflammation or other symptoms (headaches, skin reactions, etc.). This will assist modify your food consumption to decrease pain and improve the overall function of the gut.
Classification: Blood or stool test sample
Downtime: None.
Best for: People with suspect food intolerances or similar non-specific digestive symptoms.
DNA-based Gut Health Test
Employs DNA technology to get a more accurate estimate of what bugs are living in your gut microbiome test
The only other test of its kind, it sequences the DNA of your microbes with lab precision to help you get a detailed look at more than 100 types of common and less-common bacteria in your gut. By doing so, you can formulate your individualized gut-healing protocol.
Classification: Laboratory testing, diagnostic.
Downtime: None
Best for: People looking to learn about their overall gut microbiome.
Leaky Gut Test
It helps to know if you have a leaky gut, by measuring the health of your actual gut lining.
This helps rule out high gut permeability which means that the walls of your intestines are too porous and fragments of food, feces and/or toxins can exit through it predisposing to inflammation and autoimmunity.
Classification: Blood or urine test.
Downtime: None.
Best for: People with autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation & leaky gut symptoms.
Parasitology & Pathogen Screen
Identifies the dangerous parasites to pathogens within the digestive system
A gut related test which detects parasites, pathogenic bacteria or viruses that may cause infections and diseases in the gut. It is especially helpful for individuals with long standing digestive issues or recent travel to areas known to have parasites.
Classification: Stool sample test
Downtime: None
Best for: People who have chronic diarrhea, stomach pain, or suspect they may have an infection.