Gut microbiome

Gut microbiome

Examinations for the proper functioning of the whole organism

Why are the intestines often referred to as our second brain? The gut microbiome influences the functioning of the entire body. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and proper eating habits, we can positively impact both our physical and mental well-being.  

What makes our examination unique?

  • We analyze your gut microbiome along with an assessment of your dietary habits.  
  • A personalized report provides tailored recommendations.
  • The examination includes a consultation with our specialist to address any further questions you may have.
Gut microbiome
9 900 Kč
WHEN I RECEIVE THE RESULT

WHEN I RECEIVE THE RESULT

In 4-6 weeks after receiving your sample in the laboratory.

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HOW THE SAMPLE IS TAKEN

HOW THE SAMPLE IS TAKEN

The analysis is processed from your faecal sample, which you take at home according to the instructions.

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MORE ABOUT GUT MICROBIOME

MORE ABOUT GUT MICROBIOME

An overview of your most frequently asked questions and our answers.

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TESTING OF THE GUT MICROBIOME - WHY US?

In what situations is it appropriate to take the test?

Digestive disorders

Digestive disorders

Bloating, abdominal pain, trouble defecating? The composition of the bacteria influences the rate at which digestion passes through the gut, but also what substances and nutrients are produced and how they are absorbed.

Decreased immunity

Decreased immunity

Susceptibility to infections or allergic reactions? The gut is home to 70% of the immune system. The bacteria living in the gut stimulate our immunity, influencing the development of inflammation and the body's response to infection.

Obesity

Obesity

Are you still gaining weight? Certain bacteria specialise in the use of proteins, carbohydrates or fats, thus influencing the process of their absorption and thus the body weight of each of us individually.

Inflammatory diseases

Inflammatory diseases

Intestinal bacteria directly form or destroy the protective layer of the intestine. If this is disrupted, harmful substances from the external environment or pro-inflammatory substances enter the body, increasing the risk of chronic inflammation.

Mental health problems

Mental health problems

Up to 95% of serotonin - the "happiness hormone" - and 50% of dopamine are produced in the gut. Colonic bacteria and their products stimulate their production, so they directly influence the production of these substances.

Cardiometabolic diseases

Cardiometabolic diseases

Intestinal bacteria produce substances that affect our metabolism, such as the conversion of cholesterol or the use of glucose in the body, and thus directly affect the risk of certain cardiometabolic diseases.

DETAILED INFORMATION

DETAILED INFORMATION

The main output of the analysis is an assessment of what bacteria live in your colon and in what proportions, and whether or not your microbiome can be considered sufficiently balanced and diverse.

We can use information about the abundance of certain bacteria to give practical advice and recommendations. The composition of the gut microbiota is dynamic and can be influenced by what we consume - from major nutrients to various bioflavonoids (active substances from plants with beneficial effects on the body), but also negatively by alcohol or antibiotics.

In general, the goal of influencing the gut microbiome can be said to be to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and prevent the overgrowth of bacteria that are known to be harmful to us.

You will receive the result in 4-6 weeks.
The composition of bacteria in your gut reveals a lot: what nutrients your gut bacteria make the best use of or whether they are producing enough vitamins. If your body is protected from the penetration of pollutants from your diet or chemicals through the blood lining. How your gut bacteria affect your psyche, the effects of medications, and even your body weight (and what to eat to keep you from gaining weight). Whether you have bacteria that increase your risk of civilization diseases and what to do about it. Last but not least, what is the representation of friendly and harmful bacteria in you, and how to help your body get rid of the hostile ones and promote the growth of the missing species.
The examination will provide you with specific recommendations on how to eliminate harmful mechanisms – an analysis of your gut microbiome, along with a consultation, will help identify problematic factors. You will also receive advice on how to regularly nourish beneficial bacteria and support their growth through proper nutrition, not just probiotics. Additionally, you will learn how to use specific fiber or herbal extracts to optimize your gut microbiome and overall health. All these recommendations can be discussed in detail based on your results during a personal consultation.
HOW DOES THE WHOLE PROCESS WORK?

HOW DOES THE WHOLE PROCESS WORK?

  1. Order your examination in our e-shop and register. After payment, you will receive a collection kit by post.

  2. Follow the instructions to take a stool sample and fill out a questionnaire regarding your health and dietary habits.

  3. You will send everything back to our lab in a prepaid envelope.

  4. After analyzing the sample, we will send you the resulting report to your profile on ghcgenetics.cz.

  5. Book an appointment for a final consultation with our expert.
Why is consultation with an expert so important?

Why is consultation with an expert so important?

Intestinal bacteria produce numerous active compounds, the formation of which is dependent on dietary habits, lifestyle, as well as the presence of illness or medications.

Mgr. Hana Sládková Kavínová, our nutrigenetics expert and nutritionist, will elucidate important findings in your final report and, based on a targeted discussion with you, propose specific adjustments to your diet or lifestyle:

- Identify harmful factors and assist you in eliminating them.
- If any essential nutrients are lacking in your diet, suggest how to supplement them.
- May also recommend targeted dietary supplements to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria or limit the growth of risky ones.

This individualized approach to your dietary habits will significantly facilitate the implementation of specific recommendations into practice, allowing you to fully leverage the potential of intestinal microbiome analysis.

Cutting-edge analysis and diagnostics form the backbone of our laboratory.

Sample testing is exclusively conducted in our certified molecular genetics and microbiology laboratory, ensuring full control over the entire analysis process and guaranteeing the quality of delivered results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The gut microbiome is the set of all microorganisms (more precisely, the set of genes of all microorganisms) that reside in our colon. It used to be referred to as the gut microbiota. Bacteria are the most studied, but it is also made up of viruses, fungi, protozoa and other organisms that outnumber the cells of our own body. The gut microbiome is very diverse and varies considerably from person to person. Provided that we provide them with enough good quality nutrition, these microorganisms live in harmony with our bodies from birth.
The gut microbiome has many key functions and importance for the human body: digestion and absorption of nutrients, immune function, synthesis of vitamins and other substances, regulation of metabolism, influencing inflammatory processes and promoting mental health. Overall, the gut microbiome plays a key role in maintaining balance and optimal functioning of the human body. Gut microbiome research is a growing field that is helping us to better understand the relationship between the gut microbiome and various diseases, as well as its potential use in treatment and prevention.
By analysing your gut microbiome, you can find out what is hiding inside your body, more specifically your gut. You cannot find out this information in any other way. The representation of beneficial and hostile bacteria in your colon will reveal whether there are hidden risk factors that you would not otherwise know about until clinical problems start to arise. If you have a "healthy" population of beneficial bacteria in your colon, it is likely that your overall lifestyle is in harmony with your body and that there are virtually no risk factors affecting you from your colon, and therefore from your lifestyle. If your colon is dominated by beneficial symbiotic bacteria, you will feel good. Gradually you will get rid of excess kilograms with a natural diet, you will stop suffering from diarrhoea and your overall immunity will increase.
From a small piece of your faecal.
After ordering from us, you will receive a sampling kit by post which contains all the necessary components including detailed instructions, a toilet cover and a sampling tube with a swab stick and fluid. With the sleeve on which you perform the need, you simply use the swab stick to take a faecal sample, ideally from two to three locations. You then insert the stick back into the tube and screw and shake it thoroughly to mix the sample with the liquid.
The sample can be taken at any time of the day. CAUTION, it is not advisable to take a sample during an acute diarrheal illness. Wait at least a week after symptoms have subsided. For women, it is not advisable to take a stool sample during menstruation.
The faecal sample is stable for several weeks at normal temperatures, so there is no need to store it in the refrigerator. After collecting the sample, please send it to our laboratory as soon as possible.
In children from about 3 years of age, the gut microbiome is already very similar to that of an adult, so testing will yield similar information to that of an adult.
The assessment of the human gut microbiome is still under investigation. Even in healthy individuals, the composition of the microbiome varies widely, so there is likely no single right answer. It also depends on an individual's genetic predisposition, lifestyle and especially diet, but also on the environment in which they live. However, because there are known bacteria that are known to affect our bodies, we can make targeted recommendations, along with an assessment of diet and lifestyle, to ensure that friendly bacteria predominate in the gut and keep the body and mind healthy and fit.
No, it's not a diagnostic test. Rather, this test is used to identify risk factors that affect your body's condition.
You will receive the result 4-6 weeks after the sample is delivered to our laboratory.
Gut microbiome
9 900 Kč

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