Microbiome Analysis
Microbiome stool testing provides empowering information on all the bacteria in the gut – not just a handful of species. It also adds clinical insights through gastrointestinal markers to guide individual treatment recommendations to best support your health.
What is the body's Gut Microbiome?
Our body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that are collectively known as the Microbiome. While many of the bacteria in our gut are so far poorly studied, some of them are understood to play an important beneficial role, and others are now known to cause symptoms when the gut ecosystem is out of balance (dysbiosis).
Changes in the composition of the community of microscopic life in our gut microbiome has now been linked to an astonishing array of health conditions – from gut disorders such as IBS and IBD, to autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions, and even depression and anxiety.
Vicky Ellenport, Clinical Nutritionist & Microbiome Analyst
As a Microbiome focused gut specialist, I use microbiome stool testing to look for root causes and guide individual treatment recommendations. Functional stool testing provides detailed information on all the bacteria in your gut – not just a handful of species.
I have a special focus on supporting people with long-term gut issues and chronic illnesses such as autoimmune conditions. I am committed to evidence-based practice, with treatment recommendations being informed by the latest research and data from well-designed clinical trials.
I focus on foods that can support positive microbiome changes and prescribe targeted probiotics and specific prebiotics as required.