FUNCTIONAL GUT TESTING

Functional gut tests can be invaluable in identifying the underlying cause of imbalance, as well as your unique nutritional needs, when coupled with your health history, dietary/lifestyle habits and nutritional goals. They bring faster successful outcomes by facilitating the development of more individualised and targeted therapeutic protocols, as well as preventing illness. Assessing your health via functional testing can help us to efficiently uncover a root cause for your health concerns.

Almost every patient can benefit from a functional gut health assessment - testing is particularly useful in cases where patients present with various gut health symptoms or disorders that may be chronic in nature, and where previous treatments have not been successful.  Some patients are looking to achieve optimal health, while other patients have been chronically ill and frustrated without a diagnosis for years.

Some common indications for functional gut testing include:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal permeability and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 

  • Digestive complaints, including constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and abdominal pain

  • Energy issues, including brain fog, low mood and fatigue

  • Metabolic and weight concerns

  • Immune system health concerns

  • Hormonal imbalances and chronic inflammation

  • For anyone wanting to take control of their health and optimise their gut health

Our clinic offers a broad range of functional health tests to help assess the causes of ill health. Most frequently, we use the below:

  • MetaXplore GI plus - Complete Functional Gut Microbiome Profile test

  • SIBO Breath Tests

Functional tests are most often non-invasive and typically involve a breath, saliva, urine or stool sample. The majority of samples can be taken at home but a patient may occasionally be asked to attend a laboratory to provide samples.

While we do use functional testing a lot in our clinical practice, as we find it to be an extremely valuable tool in uncovering the root cause(s) of your gut health - it is important to note that it is not a compulsory requirement for us to work together. If you prefer not to undergo testing, we may still likely be able to make substantial progress in addressing your health issues through other approaches.

This test give you a thorough understanding of your gut microbiome profile including:

  • Gastrointestinal health markers

  • Targeted pathogen and parasite panels

  • Functional Gut Microbiome Profile

    Read full description of MetaXplore GI Plus: HERE