Advanced Gut Microbiome Test + Professional Results Consultation
Advanced Gut Microbiome Test + Professional Results Consultation
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How it works
How it works
2. Collect a small stool sample using the enclosed tools and instructions.
3. Return your sample using the return materials provided.
4. Receive your personalised 22-page microbiome report via secure email once laboratory analysis is complete.
5. Review your results through your included professional Inner Angel results consultation and identify practical next steps.
What's included
What's included
- At-home stool collection kit and return materials.
- Shotgun metagenomic DNA sequencing through our laboratory partner.
- A personalised 22-page results report.
- A personalised video-message results explanation from Dr Rowan Kearns (PhD, microbiology researcher), walking you through the key findings in clear language.
Understanding your microbiome
Understanding your microbiome
- Understanding your microbiome Your microbiome report looks at more than which microorganisms are present. It also explores microbial diversity and aspects of the functional potential of the microbial community within your sample. Microbial diversity describes the variety of microorganisms represented within your microbiome. Beneficial bacteria are bacterial groups associated with important roles within the gut ecosystem. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are compounds produced through microbial fermentation of dietary substrates such as fibre. Butyrate is an important SCFA produced through particular microbial pathways and forms part of the wider picture when considering fibre fermentation and gut microbial function. Lactate is another product of microbial metabolism and can take part in interactions between different microorganisms within the gut ecosystem. Your report brings these findings together rather than relying on any single bacterium, pathway or score in isolation.
The science
The science
The microbiome report may include measures such as microbial diversity, bacterial profiles and microbial pathways relevant to short-chain fatty acid metabolism, including butyrate and lactate.
These findings provide information about the microbial community represented within the sample and should be considered alongside symptoms, food, lifestyle, routine and relevant health history.
A microbiome profile does not, on its own, diagnose or exclude IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, infection, obesity or another medical condition.
Important information
Important information
See your gut microbiome in greater detail — then understand what to do with the information.
The ARK Fusion Advanced Gut Microbiome Test uses shotgun metagenomic DNA sequencing to build a detailed picture of the microorganisms and microbial functions detected within your stool sample.
Your analysis is brought together in a personalised 22-page microbiome report, exploring areas such as:
- gut microbiome diversity
- beneficial bacterial populations
- pathogens and potentially undesirable microorganisms
- functional capability of your microbiome
- short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) pathways
- butyrate and lactate-related activity
- personalised food, lifestyle, probiotic and supplement considerations
But we don’t believe a detailed microbiome report should simply land in your inbox for you to interpret alone.
Your pathway also includes a professional results consultation through Inner Angel Health, helping you understand the findings alongside your symptoms, food, routine and wider gut-health picture — and identify clear, realistic next steps.
This pathway may be particularly useful if you experience ongoing bloating, digestive discomfort or changes in bowel regularity; have noticed changes following antibiotics; feel unsure which probiotic or supplement approach is relevant to you; or simply want a deeper, more personalised understanding of your gut microbiome.
You do not need to be an existing Inner Angel client to access the pathway.
Test. Understand. Take the next right step.
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