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Microbiomix Advanced Gut Test

£399
Discover what’s really happening inside your gut with the most advanced microbiome test available. Powered by metagenomic shotgun sequencing, Microbiomics delivers precise insights into your gut bacteria, digestive function, immunity, and overall health. It’s your roadmap to better digestion, stronger resilience, and long-term well-being.
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What You’ll Learn

Gut Diversity & Balance Your gut thrives on balance. This test measures key bacterial groups — including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and beneficial strains like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium — to reveal how diverse and stable your microbiome really is. These insights help tailor nutrition and probiotic strategies to support metabolism, mood, and gut integrity.

Pathogen & Functional Markers Go beyond basic stool testing. Microbiomics screens for pathogens, yeasts, and parasites, alongside critical gut markers like calprotectin, zonulin, pancreatic elastase, and β-glucuronidase — offering a full picture of gut inflammation, barrier strength, and detox capacity.

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Who Is This Test For

This test is ideal for anyone experiencing the following issues, as well as those wanting a data-driven view of their gut health:

  • digestive discomfort
  • fatigue
  • food sensitivities
  • mood changes
  • skin issues

This test is also suited to wellness enthusiasts and practitioners seeking precision insights for personalised nutrition and long-term prevention.

What's included
Gut Health Copilot
Your gut microbiome does far more than influence digestion - it offers powerful insights into your metabolism, immunity, mental health, and long-term disease risk. By analysing your unique microbial balance, you can uncover how your body processes nutrients, manages inflammation, and communicates with your brain. This holistic picture guides personalised nutrition, detox, and lifestyle strategies to help you optimise wellbeing from the inside out.
Gut Functional Markers
Gut functional markers assess how well the gut is performing its key roles in digestion, absorption, and immune defence. They measure important indicators such as enzyme activity, inflammation levels, gut barrier function, and detoxification capacity. Together, these markers provide a clearer picture of overall digestive system health.
Short Chain Fatty Acids
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced by gut bacteria through the fermentation of dietary fibre. They have numerous benefits for gut health, including serving as an energy source for colon cells, maintaining the gut barrier function, reducing inflammation, regulating appetite, modulating the immune response, and protecting against pathogens.
Microbial Diversity
Microbial diversity reflects the variety and richness of different bacterial species living in the gut. A diverse microbiome is associated with stronger immunity, better digestion, reduced inflammation, and improved resilience against disease. Supporting a wide range of beneficial microbes is key to long-term gut health.
Disease Risks
This section of the Microbiomix Test assesses your genetic risk for common gut-related conditions like colon cancer, Crohn's disease, fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, and ulcerative colitis. Understanding these risk levels can help you take proactive steps to optimise gut health, reduce inflammation, and support long-term wellness.
Biochemicial Functions
Biochemicial Functions assess the way your gut bacteria process nutrients, produce key compounds, and support overall health. These markers reflect your microbiome’s capability in energy production, detoxification, inflammation control, and metabolism. They provide insights into how your gut influences ageing, immune function, brain health, and cardiovascular risk, helping to identify imbalances that may impact your well-being.
Bacterial Pathogens
Pathogenic bacteria are harmful microbes that can cause acute infections, inflammation, and disrupt the gut microbiome. Detecting these bacteria early helps prevent serious illness and supports faster recovery. Managing pathogenic infections is essential for maintaining a healthy and resilient digestive system.
Fungi & Yeast
Yeast and fungi naturally exist in small amounts within the gut but can cause health problems if they grow unchecked. Overgrowth may lead to digestive discomfort, skin issues, fatigue, and weakened immunity. Assessing fungal balance helps identify hidden drivers of gut symptoms and supports targeted recovery.
Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter pylori is a common stomach bacterium associated with ulcers, digestive discomfort, and inflammation. Testing for H. pylori helps determine if treatment is needed to restore stomach health and prevent complications like gastritis or more serious conditions. Virulence factors show how aggressive or damaging H. pylori can be, while resistance genes show which antibiotics may be ineffective.
Parasites
Parasites can disrupt digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut lining integrity, sometimes without obvious symptoms. Detecting parasitic infections early allows for prompt treatment to restore gut function and prevent further health complications. Regular screening is important, especially for those with chronic digestive or immune symptoms.
Worms
Intestinal worms can cause a range of digestive and immune issues, particularly if left undetected. Identifying and addressing worm infections helps restore proper nutrient absorption and gut balance. Screening for worms is an important step in protecting overall digestive health.
Viral Pathogens
Certain viruses can infect the gastrointestinal tract and contribute to inflammation, digestive symptoms, and immune system strain. Identifying viral infections supports a clearer understanding of gut health and helps guide appropriate immune support strategies. Early detection can help minimise long-term effects on gut function.
Normal Bacterial Gut Flora
A healthy gut microbiome is rich in beneficial bacteria that aid digestion, produce important nutrients, and support immune function. Measuring the levels and balance of these bacteria helps assess the resilience and health of the gut ecosystem. Strong levels of beneficial flora are linked to better digestion, mood balance, and disease prevention.
Opportunistic Pathogens
Opportunistic bacteria are strains that are normally harmless in small amounts but can cause problems if they overgrow. Elevated levels may contribute to digestive symptoms, inflammation, or disruptions in the gut microbiome balance. Monitoring these bacteria helps protect gut health and prevent chronic issues.
Potential Autoimmune Triggers
Some gut bacteria have been associated with triggering autoimmune responses when present in high levels. Identifying these microbes can offer early insights into autoimmune risk and guide personalised strategies to reduce inflammation and protect immune system balance. Keeping these bacteria in check is important for long-term health resilience.
Test instructions
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Your stool test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you, and there is no need to visit a collection centre.
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Mail your sample back to the lab using the prepaid envelope and packaging.
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Results for this test available in 20-25 business days and will be published in your online dashboard.
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