Gut Microbiome Screening Program
Do you have signs of microorganism imbalance?
Are you experiencing:
- Bloating, diarrhea or constipation
- Chronic inflammatory acne
- Allergic rashes that come and go
- Difficulty losing weight
Did you know there are 5,000 kinds of microorganisms in the gut?
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) detection of good and bad microorganisms in the body can analyze more than 100 species of microorganisms.
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| Gut Microbiome Screening Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) detection of good and bad microorganisms in the body can analyze more than 100 species of microorganisms |
18,000 |
Gut microbiome screening uses stool testing to check for healthy and unhealthy gut bacteria. The test can ascertain several important pieces of information, from the levels of more than 100 different gut microbiota species to their potential relationship with the patient’s level of risk regarding the following 9 conditions:
- Obesity
- Chronic irritable bowel syndrome
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Cardiovascular disease associated with meat intake
- Colon polyps
- Depression
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Age-related macular degeneration
Imbalance of gut microbiota
Healthy microbiome homeostasis helps to form a protective mucus layer for epithelial cells, preventing harmful bacteria from penetrating the intestinal wall. An imbalance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract may increase your chances of developing diseases such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which are caused by bacterial imbalances. When pathogenic bacteria are increased, including during use of antibiotics, pathogenic bacteria can penetrate cells resulting in inflammation and the risk of disease.
How is the test undertaken and how long does it take to complete?
The test is a form of next generation sequencing (NGS) that involves a swab similar to that of an ATK test. The test can be carried out at home if patients are unable to do so at the hospital, in which case a hospital staff member will make an appointment to collect the swab before sending it to Korea for analysis. The test only takes a short time to complete.
What are the benefits of screening?
Screening helps patients understand the following:
- Gut microbiota types, density, and levels present in the body
- The number of different gut microbiota types and their level of variation
- The role played by each type of gut microbiota in the body
Once analysis is complete, what are the next steps?
A doctor will assess the level of risk while diagnosing any potential conditions that could result from gut microbiota, such as chronic irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, diabetes, migraines, anxiety, and depression. Doctors can then advise patients with regard to a suitable diet capable of increasing their levels of healthy microorganisms, which may involve increased consumption of probiotics and prebiotics in food and supplement form. Moreover, they may recommend certain beneficial behavioral, sleep, and exercise adjustments, as follows:- The International Association for The Study of Dreams (IASD) advises that adults get 6–8 hours of sleep per night because it has been found that doing so helps the body rest and reduces stress levels. Sufficient rest is crucial to maintaining a healthy intestine environment.
- Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day, 3–5 times a week, helps to improve gut immunity while decreasing the growth of dangerous gut bacteria and aiding the diversification of gut microbiota.
- Avoid eating too much processed meat or foods.
- Decrease consumption of spicy, salty, or rich dishes.
- Reduce consumption of foods high in fat or carbohydrates.
- Ensure one’s diet includes plenty of probiotics (healthy microorganisms) and prebiotics (these provide nutrition for healthy microorganisms). This can reduce the chances of developing intestinal conditions, including colon cancer, by limiting the growth of dangerous microorganisms, while also improving gut immunity and colon function. However, overconsumption of probiotics can also be detrimental to one’s health, leading to indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea. A doctor consultation is vital when planning any dietary modifications.
Which groups are suited to this form of screening?
People presenting the following indicators, which may signal an imbalance of gut microbiota, are suited to screening:
- Irregular symptoms affecting the digestive system, such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
- Migraines or issues affecting sleep
- Acne
- Allergic rashes that come and go
- Asthma
- Impaired metabolic function
- Risk factors synonymous with anxiety, depression, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease
- Bad breath
- Mucus passed with stools
- Prolonged exposure to antibiotic medication
- Carbohydrate allergy
- Chronic fatigue
- Regular use of antacids
- Blocked nose
Patients suffering from 5 or more of the aforementioned symptoms may have an imbalance of gut microbiota.
Preparing for screening
- There is no need to fast from liquids or solids prior to screening
- Stop taking antibiotics for 3 days prior to screening
