MetaBiome™ Microbiome Testing
Do you experience unresolved gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, wind, pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation or other? Or, perhaps you have been diagnosed with a chronic health issue?
Metagenomic (or whole genome) sequencing of the gut microbiome.
The MetaBiome™ utilises a comprehensive and up to date microbiome assessment technology, providing a complete picture of the bacteria within the gut and their functional potential. By sequencing the whole genome, the test can identify individual genes in the bacteria that may contribute to the function of that bacteria and the related influence on microbial and functional health.
The test is able to identify all the microorganisms living in your gut, good and bad, showing you the types and amounts of beneficial bugs and the functions they are able to perform for you. It also measures the type and number of potentially harmful microorganisms (including methanogens) in your gut, and how they might lead to your bloating, constipation or other gut symptoms. Once you have the ‘why’, you can begin to address the cause of your issue and improve your symptoms.
If you’re curious to know how your gut measures up, the Metabiome™ test also scores your microbiome out of 100, based on 11 key signs of a healthy microbiome. The closer your score is to 100, the happier your gut microbiome is, and the greater your potential for fabulous health.
A shift away from “normal” gut microbiota diversity is called dysbiosis, and dysbiosis may contribute to disease. In light of this, the microbiome has become the focus of much research attention as a new way of understanding autoimmune, gastrointestinal, and even brain disorders.
Our microbes start out in life as mainly beneficial. However, these microbes alter as we age through diet, stress, medications and exposure to toxins. A healthy microbiome regulates our immune system, is critical to proper digestion and absorption of nutrients and influences the metabolism. An abnormal microbiome may show significantly less diversity of bacteria than the typical microbiome, or may show overgrowth of certain bacteria.
Each of these bacterial species have very specific functions within your body. You may be surprised to learn that an imbalance in your gut bacteria can be associated with several health conditions such as: low energy, brain fog, anxiety, mood issues, sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disease, weight management, skin issues, food sensitivities and allergies and of course direct gut issues like inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, wind etc.
The stool sample is easily collected in the comfort of your own home, and can be mailed in the supplied reply-paid envelope. There is no awkward, tiny sample jar; all that’s needed is a swab from your toilet paper after wiping. It couldn’t be easier!