A comprehensive parasitology gut flora health test is an important tool for identifying imbalances in intestinal microflora.
Bacteriology
A good balance of beneficial microflora has been known to be associated with health benefits. Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria and beneficial E. coli bacteria are important to the functional health of the gut.
Benefits include-
In a healthy balanced state of intestinal flora, the beneficial bacteria make up a significant proportion of the total microflora. However, in many individuals we see an imbalance of beneficial bacteria and an overgrowth of non-beneficial or even pathogenic microorganisms—dysbiosis. This can be due to a variety of factors including:
People may have health issues such with chronic symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fatigue, chronic headaches and allergies to a variety of foods.
21 working days
* We recommend working with a health practitioner such as a nutritionist in relation to this health test. You can purchase a nutritionist consultation with this test if you do not have your own.
We can test for a range of different allergies and health markers, using one of our home-testing kits. In this kit, you'll be able to test:
Pathogens cullture, Bacteriology culture, Cryptosporidum, Parasitology trichrome day 2, Parasitology trichrome day 3, Glardia lamblia, Parasitology concentrate, Yeast Culture
Here's a little more information on what specific areas this kit will test for.
Download Gut Analysis Example Results (148 KB pdf)Once you've got your kit, make sure to read all of the enclosed instructions - they'll make sure you easily and safely get the best sample possible.
Samples need to be taken on 3 different days, and put into the pots provided containing a preservative. On the final day, a sample is also placed into a pot without preservative, so we can examine the live gut fauna.
Put your sample in the prepaid envelope provided and pop it in the post. Now you can sit back and relax - we'll let you know when your results are ready.