Trust Your Gut: How Functional Testing Can Reveal the Root of Your Health Issues
e’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but what if your gut is the very thing trying to tell you something’s wrong?
Your gut isn’t just responsible for digestion — it’s a powerful ecosystem that influences immunity, mood, energy, skin, and even mental clarity. When something is off in this system, the effects can manifest in surprising ways: persistent bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms that traditional tests often miss.
That’s where functional testing comes in — and why we’ve made it a core part of our health diagnostics offering.
A root-cause approach to wellness
Functional gut tests give you insight into your microbiome, pathogen exposure, digestive efficiency, and even the integrity of your gut lining—information that can be critical for identifying the underlying cause of chronic or unexplained symptoms.
“Test, don’t guess. Your gut could be the key to your whole-body health.”
With cutting-edge technology like PCR, DNA sequencing, and immunoassays, functional stool tests reveal what traditional diagnostics often miss—and help guide personalised treatment plans.
Microbiome Mapping & Gut Ecosystem Health
Understanding your gut microbiome—the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in your intestines—is essential for maintaining balance, preventing disease, and addressing chronic conditions. We offer three levels of microbiome-focused testing, powered by advanced DNA and PCR methods:
1. GI360 Profile
Our most comprehensive gut health test. It assesses the microbiome, identifies pathogens, and evaluates biomarkers for disease risk using PCR and culture-based techniques. 🔍 Best for: Long-term or complex gut issues, autoimmune risk, or chronic inflammation.
2. GI360 Essentials Profile
A streamlined version of the full GI360. It screens for microbiome composition, bacteria, yeast, and parasites using targeted PCR. 🔍 Best for: Foundational insight into dysbiosis and gut health.
3. GI360 Microbiome Profile
A focused DNA analysis of 45 bacterial analytes across six phyla—ideal for understanding abundance, diversity, and dysbiosis patterns. 🔍 Best for: Those exploring gut health proactively or tracking microbiome shifts.
Digestive Function & Infection Detection
Digestive dysfunction and hidden infections are common, yet often overlooked, contributors to chronic symptoms. These tests help pinpoint specific pathogens or reveal how well your digestive system is performing.
4. Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology
Analyses digestion, absorption, and intestinal markers while screening for pathogens and parasites via PCR and culture methods. 🔍 Best for: Persistent GI symptoms, suspected parasites, or post-travel illness.
5. Microbiology Test
Focuses on identifying bacteria, viruses, and parasites through cultures and microscopy. 🔍 Best for: Acute GI infections like diarrhea, cramping, or suspected foodborne illness.
6. H. Pylori Antigen Test
Detects Helicobacter pylori proteins using EIA or ICA methods. 🔍 Best for: Diagnosing H. pylori-related gastritis, ulcers, or reflux symptoms.
Gut Barrier Function: “Leaky Gut” and Beyond
Your intestinal lining acts as a barrier between your gut and your bloodstream. When this barrier weakens (a phenomenon often called “leaky gut”), it can lead to inflammation, autoimmune responses, and widespread symptoms.
7. Zonulin Family Protein Test
Quantifies zonulin and related proteins using immunoassays, providing insight into intestinal permeability. 🔍 Best for: Autoimmune conditions, fatigue, skin issues, and food sensitivity.
What the future holds for gut health
Traditional medicine often treats symptoms in isolation. Functional testing takes a different approach—investigating the “why” behind your health issues. By combining advanced lab diagnostics with clinical interpretation, we help you understand your body and build a path toward long-term wellness.
Whether you’re addressing a specific concern or just want to optimise your health, our curated range of gut tests gives you clarity, direction, and next steps.
Ready to listen to your gut?
Explore our full range of functional stool tests today—or speak to our team to find the one that’s right for you.
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