Gut Microbiome Test Small
A healthy gut impacts your brain, immune system, and overall well-being. The Gut Microbiome (or Microbiota) is home to many types of bacteria and microbes, including yeast. These organisms are responsible for fundamental biochemical processes.
GetTested’s Gut Microbiome Test Small is a gut flora test that examines common bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Clostridium, as well as the yeast Candida albicans. It measures a total of 13 common bacteria and 4 yeasts.
For a more comprehensive gut health assessment, consider our Gut Microbiome Test XL.
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In-Depth Analysis of Gut Flora
The Gut Microbiome Test Small is a comprehensive analysis offered by GetTested. It evaluates 13 distinct bacteria and 4 common yeasts in the gut. Notably, an imbalance, such as an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria or a deficit of beneficial ones, can lead to health complications. Additionally, research has linked gut flora imbalances to serious diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Key Bacterial and Yeast Strains Analyzed
This test examines:
- Beneficial Bacteria: Like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, crucial for digestion, vitamin production, and infection prevention.
- Potentially Harmful Bacteria: Including Clostridium, Klebsiella, and Escherichia coli, which can cause infections under certain conditions.
- Yeast Varieties: Such as Candida spp and Candida albicans, usually harmless but can lead to infections if overgrown.
Who Should Consider This Test?
Ideal for those with mild gut issues or a keen interest in optimizing their health. It's also suitable for individuals with conditions linked to gut flora, like depression, autism, Parkinson’s, or Alzheimer’s. For more severe gut problems, consider our more comprehensive tests.
Understanding Gut Bacteria Functions
Moreover, gut bacteria play a pivotal role in our health, feeding cells, regulating inflammation, and comprising a system as intricate as our immunity. Therefore, analyzing fecal matter can shed light on the microbes in your gut and their impact on your health.
Looking for a More Comprehensive Test?
- Gut Microbiome Medium: Expands on the Small test, including Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii analysis.
- Gut Microbiome Large: Adds assessments of digestive functions, including pancreatic elastase and bile acids.
- Gut Microbiome XL: Covers all aspects of the Large test, plus examines zonulin and histamine levels.
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