The most complete gut microbiome test!

Let’s talk about poop. In our large intestines, trillions of living organisms, mainly bacteria, reside and contribute to the microbiome or “community” in the colon. Many published studies site the importance of particular bacteria or yeast to be present or absent from the human microbiome. The ability to convert Vitamins, prevent illness and yeast infections, control estrogen reabsorption are just a fraction of the functions of our gut bacteria.

GI360 technology had been in the works for several years before being offered to medical professionals. Scientific research involving the different inhabitants of the large intestine and evidence-based DNA mapping technology is used in the GI360 test. It provides a detailed look at the presence of multiple types of parasitic viruses, bacteria, worms and amoebas as well as the relative amounts of healthy bacteria, imbalanced bacteria and inflammatory or dysbiotic bacteria and yeast.

Understanding your flora and the balance between bacterial species can lead to various diet changes, specific probiotics to use and treatment strategies to resolve digestive and non-digestive symptoms and conditions. Many medical conditions have a root cause in the gut thus knowing the microbiome imbalances can lead to resolution of symptoms.

The GI360 stool test is performed at home over a period of 3 days. Clear instructions come with the test kit that outline any foods or supplements to avoid prior to the test and how to store samples until ready to ship. The test usually has a turn around time of less than 2 weeks for results.

Common conditions and symptoms that benefit with information from the GI360 test include IBS, IBD, migraines, skin rashes, fatigue, weight control, food reactions or sensitivities and acne. Those with digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, belching, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, acid reflux and newly-formed food reactions should consider ordering the GI360 test. Understanding the root cause of digestive symptoms and treating with a naturopathic physician can lead to many health benefits. Improved energy, mood, skin and weight control are some non-digestive benefits that might be noted.

Optimizing health to feel and look the best that you can often starts with digestive function and diet. You don’t have to feel digestive symptoms in order to want to know more about your microbiome. This test can be used to guide dietary changes and determine specific probiotics or fermentable foods that fit with your microbiome. Sometimes dysbiosis or inflammation in the gut can be caught early by testing, even before symptoms have arisen – and can be avoided!

There are several gut microbiome tests. Please schedule a consult to learn which is right for you. If you are certain which test you want, you can send us a portal or text message and we will order and have sent to your home. Once results are back, we will set up a visit to review the results and treatment plans for you!