Our Gut Essentials Test Explained
What are the tests in the Gut Essentials Test?
Unlock the basics of your gut health with our Gut Essentials Test. This painless test, done with a simple stool sample, focuses on analysing 17 key good gut microbes. These beneficial bacteria play an essential role in your overall well-being by keeping harmful microbes in check and supporting digestion, immunity, and mood.
Knowing your good microbe levels means you can target the right probiotics and gut-friendly foods to boost your gut health. A balanced gut often leads to better health across the board, including reduced inflammation, better digestion, and improved energy levels.
Full package: R2500
The Epicentre Gut Essential Tests analyses 17 beneficial microbes. These microbes play a role in digestion, immunity, inflammation, and overall health. Here’s a breakdown of the microbes included in the analysis:
1. Good (Beneficial) Microbes
These microbes support digestion, strengthen the gut barrier, and regulate immunity.
- Akkermansia muciniphila – Supports gut barrier and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Bifidobacterium bifidum – A key probiotic supporting digestion and immune health.
- Bifidobacterium breve – A probiotic aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.
- Bifidobacterium genus – Contains multiple probiotic strains beneficial for gut health.
- Bifidobacterium lactis – Supports gut flora balance and digestion.
- Bifidobacterium longum – Plays a role in reducing gut inflammation and strengthening immunity.
- Faecalibacterium prausnitzii – Produces butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that reduces inflammation.
- Lactobacillus acidophilus – A probiotic that supports gut balance and reduces harmful bacteria.
- Lactobacillus gasseri – Helps maintain gut microbial balance.
- Lactobacillus genus – Includes several probiotics that aid digestion and immunity.
- Lactobacillus helveticus – Known for its benefits to gut health and immune modulation.
- Lactobacillus paracasei – Supports immune health and gut balance.
- Lactobacillus plantarum – A robust probiotic aiding digestion and immunity.
- Lactobacillus reuteri – Helps balance gut microbiota and support oral and digestive health.
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus – A probiotic known for reducing digestive discomfort and boosting immunity.
- Roseburia hominis – Produces butyrate and supports gut health.
- Streptococcus thermophilus – A probiotic used in dairy fermentation, supporting digestion.
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