The Gut Microbiome
Your microbiome is a community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit your body. These microorganisms can be found in various parts of your body, particularly on your skin, in your mouth, and in your gut. Bacteria make up the largest portion of your microbiome.
The Role of Your Microbiome
Although microorganisms are ubiquitous and coexist with humans to mutual benefit, they often go unnoticed in our daily lives. Many of these microorganisms play important roles in the body, including digestion, vitamin production, and support of the immune system in the gut. However, some microorganisms can contribute to health problems.
The Importance Of Balance
In recent years, it has been repeatedly shown that changes in the composition of the microbiome can pose potential health risks. To date, scientific research has mainly focused on changes in the bacterial community within the microbiome. Some of the bacteria in the gut are permanent residents and contribute to nutrient absorption and protection against harmful bacteria, while others may enter the gut through external influences and disrupt the balance.
Like You...
Your Microbiome is Unique
Each microbiome is unique and varies according to diet and health status. Changes in the microbiome have been associated with health issues. Gut Check Plus provides insights into the diversity balance of your microbiome compared to a reference population of healthy adults, as well as information about bacteria in your gut that could lead to health impairments. We analyze over 2900 groups of bacteria in your microbiome.
The Test
Unleashing the Power of NGS For You
Gut Check Plus is a 16S rDNA eubacteria analysis that catalogs the vast array of bacteria living in your gut, giving you real insight into what's going on inside. Through the power of Next Generation Sequencing, GCP translates your sample into a deep-level dataset that can reveal a great deal about your overall well-being and empower you to make informed choices that can have real impact.
The Lab
Next Level NGS
Our 32,000 square foot, state-of-the-art NGS facility boasts four automated LiPreps, one MiSeq, two HiSeqs, three NovaSeqs, and a NovaSeq XPlus, making it one of the highest throughput NGS labs in the world, capable of running more than 10,000 full genomic sequences per day.
This means your sample is in capable hands and that you will receive your results within 14-21 days.