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Gut Microbiome Testing

Stool-based DNA/metagenomic sequencing that profiles the gut microbiome and generates dietary, probiotic, and supplement recommendations, sold as part of a gut-health and longevity optimization plan.

Evidence

experimental

Microbiome science is real but early; the personalized diet and supplement recommendations these tests generate are not validated to improve health or longevity, and results are poorly standardized across providers.

Regulatory notes

European Union
Sold largely as wellness/lab tests; clinical (GI-MAP style) diagnostic claims fall under IVDR, while consumer kits operate in a lightly regulated space with non-medical recommendations.
United States
Marketed as wellness/LDT tests; not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, or predict disease.
United Arab Emirates
Offered as wellness assessments within licensed clinics; not a recognized diagnostic indication.
United Kingdom
Available DTC as wellness tests with no MHRA diagnostic approval.

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Also known as

microbiome test, gut microbiome analysis, stool microbiome sequencing, gut health test, microbiome profiling, Viome, Zoe, 16S sequencing, GI-MAP, comprehensive stool analysis, metagenomic stool testing, gut flora testing

Where to find it

86 clinics in the directory offer gut microbiome testing. Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

London

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