What is It?
Addressing our microbiome imbalances can help reduce associated health conditions such as, IBS*** , IBD, metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases and food sensitivities. This is due to imbalancing causing our bad bacteria to eat away at the mucosal (intestinal) lining of our gut.
This leads to the breakdown of the structural integrity of our digestive system and causes bad bacteria, pathogens, viruses, toxins and undigested food proteins to enter the bloodstream. This puts additional strain on our immune system and could cause chronic health conditions in later life if not corrected.
Gut Microbiome testing analyses the types of bacteria present in your gut to understand its current state and health. The 'Microbiome Plus' includes additional analysis for a more comprehensive view.
How Does it work?
These tests involve submitting a stool sample that is then analysed in a lab. The analysis focuses on identifying the diversity and types of bacteria present.
Our Microbiome test is an easy to do home to laboratory testing service, where the kit is shipped direct to you and you conduct the testing in the comfort of your own home (or in clinic, at your appointment). The test is a simple at home stool swab where the sample is collected using toilet roll. Easy right?
Highlights include:
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Simple at home stool sample swab
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Register your kit online
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Complete a simple 3 minute health quiz online
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Post in any UK red letter box with the supplied Pre paid return envelope
What are the benefits?
Your stool sample will be analysed against thousands of bacteria, both good and
bad.
Using YourGutMap’s AI Powered Health Reporting Software, they are able to provide detailed insights into how your personal microbiome profile could be affecting your health, giving insights into:
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Gut Microbiome Age vs Chronological Age
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Microbiome Diversity Score
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Assessment of Important Bacterias for Gut Health
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Prevalence to 30+ health conditions including
Celiac, Fungi Overgrowth and SIBO -
Taxonomic Analysis
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Metabolic Score
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Macronutrient Metabolism
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Vitamin Synthesis Analysis
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Prevalence to Lactose and Gluten Sensitivity
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Sugar and Processed Food Index
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Bowel Mobility for the proneness to constipation and diarrhoea
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Antibiotic Damage
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Risk to Autoimmune Disease
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Sleep Quality
Understanding your gut microbiome can help tailor diet and lifestyle choices to improve digestive health, boost immune function, and potentially alleviate symptoms of gut issues.
We will also provide a more personalised approach to nutrition in the form of food recommendations for 300 food and drinks. All foods and drinks have different qualities that affect your microbiome (good and bad). Your Personal Diet Guide allows you to naturally rebalance and optimise your microbiome by making simple adjustments to your diet. You will be advised by a simple red, amber and blue scheme as to:
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What foods to consume to help replenish the microbiome
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What foods to avoid to help starve the gut of bad bacteria
From the results, Kelly Ryan will work with you to provide tailored advice and work with you to transform your gut health.
Reported improvements include****:
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83% improvement in constipation symptoms
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82% average improvement in IBS symptoms
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On average patients reported 7.2KG of weight loss
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63% increase in energy levels
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42% improvement in sleep disorders
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18% improvement in overall microbiome diversity
*Food Sensitivity Disclaimer:
A food sensitivity is defined as a food specific IgG response. The reaction is measured through IgG responses to foods to help overcome problems associated with adverse delayed immune reactions to food. Our company does not claim to cure any associated diseases or conditions, and always recommend consulting with a GP before undertaking our testing programmes.
**Hardman and Hart- Dietary advice based on food-specific IgG results Geoffrey Hardman Centre for Health Economics, University of York, Heslington, York, UK,and Gillian Hart
***IBS- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, but can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It's usually a lifelong problem, can be very frustrating to live with and can have a big impact on your everyday life.
**** According to Report: Efficacy of AI-Assisted Personalized Microbiome Modulation by Diet in Functional Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Naciye Çi ˘gdem Arslan 1, Aycan Gündo ˘ gdu 2, Varol Tunali 3,4, , O ˘guzhan Hakan Topgül 1, Damla Beyazgül 5 and Özkan Ufuk Nalbanto ˘ glu 6