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Complete intestinal flora analysis | Gut microbiome stool test | Gut Health Check PLUS | Verisana
With this gut health check you will receive:
- an extensive examination of your intestine based on your stool sample:- Bacterial imbalance of the intestinal flora / intestinal bacteria
- Candida and molds (in the chair & by tongue swab)
- Intestinal inflammation & inflammation values
- Intactness & condition of the intestinal mucosa
- Immune system of the intestine
- Leaky gut
- Helicobacter pylori infestation
For whom is the gut health check suitable?
As is well known, health begins in the intestine. With an area of several hundred square meters, the intestine is the largest organ in the body and also one of the most important. Its job is not just to digest food and release it into the bloodstream as nutrients, minerals and trace elements. The intestinal mucosa forms a mechanical barrier in healthy people: it is permeable to nutrients and liquids, but impermeable to pollutants.
In addition, the intestine and its bacteria are of great importance for the immune system - almost 80% of all immune cells are located there. However, the intestinal mucosa can only fulfill its task if the intestinal flora is intact.
The test analyzes the following parameters:
- Gut bacteria / gut flora (E. coli, Proteus, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, Enterococci, Pseudomonas, Bacteroides, Bifidobacteria, Lactobacilli, Clostridia, other Enterobacteriaceaen)
- Intestinal fungi (Candida albicans, Candida spec., Geotrichum candidum, molds)
- Helicobacter pylori antigen
- Pancreas elastase 1
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin (permeable intestine / leaky gut)
- secretory IgA (sIgA)
- PH value
Our gut health check measures important parameters such as candida and mold, the bacterial imbalance of the intestinal flora, the integrity of the intestinal mucosa, inflammatory processes in the intestine and the Helicobacter pylori attack. This gives you a complete picture with all the important values that are crucial for the health of your gut.
How does the test work?
You take the samples at home, send them back to us and we send you your results with information on the respective parameters. At the same time, you will find out whether these values are in the corresponding standard range.
A sample finding, as well as our interpretation guide for laboratory results, can be downloaded under “sample finding”.
What does the finding contain and what happens next?
Your findings contain detailed information on your Escherichia coli, Proteus, Citerobacter, Klebsiella, other Enterobacteriaceaen, Enterococci, Pseudomonas, Bacteroides, Bifidobacteria, Lactobacilli, Clostridia, pH, Candida albicans , Candida spec., Geotrichum candidum, mold, Helicobacter pylori antigen, pancreas elastase 1, alpha-1 antitrypsin, SIgA values and whether these are normal, too high or too low (compared with the respective reference range for your age group). You can then discuss these results with your doctor or alternative practitioner, who can advise you on how to proceed and on the various treatment options.
What help do I get for my findings?
We always recommend that you discuss the results with an experienced doctor or naturopath. If you do not have a therapist, please contact us and we will try to get in touch with a naturopath in your area. Alternatively, you can purchase general therapy recommendations from us together with the test or subsequently. These contain step-by-step instructions on how to restore hormonal balance with nutrition and naturopathic remedies. Unfortunately, we do not design personal therapy recommendations as a pure laboratory. If you have any questions about your findings, please contact us.
The gut health check analyzes the following values:
- Escherichia coli
- Proteus
- Citrobacter
- Klebsiella
- Other Enterobacteriaceaen
- Enterococci
- Pseudomonas
- Bacteroides
- Bifidobacteria
- Lactobacilli
- Clostridia
- PH value
- Candida albicans
- Candida spec.
- Geotrichum candidum
- Molds
- Helicobacter pylori antigen
- Pancreas elastase 1
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin
- SIgA
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli belongs to the obligatory flora of the large intestine in humans. E. coli is able to form antimicrobial substances and thus counteracts enteropathogenic germs. In addition, E. Coli takes on important tasks in stimulating the gut-associated immune system. The reduced detection of E. coli indicates a weakening of the colonization resistance. Increased values indicate rotting processes in the body. Toxic metabolic products can put a strain on the body accordingly. Possible causes can include be: reduced intestinal mucosal immunity, reduced bifidobacteria, excess protein.
Proteus
Proteus, along with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella, is one of the most common types of bacteria in the human gut. Proteus can also be found in many other environments and is often found in hospitals and nursing homes. As a particularly active proteolytic germ with its metabolic products, Proteus can put considerable strain on the body.
Citrobacter
Citrobacter belongs to the family of Enterobacteriacea bacteria and belongs to the normal intestinal flora. Citrobacter is usually found in water, soil and on food. It can be transmitted from person to person. Some strains of Citrobacter are among the potential enterotoxin producers - often without a clinical manifestation.
Klebsiella
Klebsiella also belongs to the Enterobacteriaceaen. In most cases, over-colonization with Klebsiella does not cause complaints. However, there are some strains that produce an enterotoxin that can cause diarrhea. A low-starch diet can be helpful if there is an increased level of Klebsiella bacteria.
Other Enterobacteriaceaen
Increased detection of Enterobacteriaceaen indicates deficiencies in colonization resistance in the intestine. Possible causes can include be: malnutrition, indigestion, previous antibiosis. A large amount of these bacteria does not belong in the normal intestinal flora.
Enterococci
Enterococci are an obligatory flora in the small and large intestine. By producing short-chain fatty acids and acidifying the intestinal milieu and producing substances with a bactericidal effect during the utilization of carbohydrates, enterococci help stabilize the intestinal milieu and counteract decay germs. A reduced detection of enterococci indicates a disturbed intestinal environment and an increased risk of foreign germ colonization.
Pseudomonas
Pseudomonas germs are found in water and soil as well as on fruits and vegetables. Bottled water is a common cause of Pseudomonas infection, but elevated levels may also be due to previous antibiotic therapy.
Bacteroides
In the large intestine, bacteroides constitute the largest part of the obligatory flora. They convert proteins and form short-chain fatty acids when digestible carbohydrates are used. A reduced detection of Bacteroides indicates deficiencies in the intestinal flora as well as a reduced colonization resistance.
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacteria are anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are part of the obligatory intestinal flora of the large and small intestine in humans. Due to their quantitative presence in the intestine, they take on important tasks in the context of colonization resistance: Bifidobacteria only metabolize carbohydrates, i.e. they are pure saccharolytes. When the carbohydrates are broken down, short-chain fatty acids are formed, which acidify the intestines and counteract decay germs. Bifidobacteria reduce enteral gas formation. Through the formation of short-chain fatty acids, they act synergistically with the lactobacilli and the enterococci. A reduced detection of bifidobacteria indicates decay processes and can favor constipation.
Lactobacilli
Lactobacilli are part of the obligatory intestinal flora of the small and large intestine. Lactobacilli are pure saccharolytes - they only use carbohydrates. Through various metabolic products they hinder the growth of foreign germs and the growth of putrefactive germs, e.g. clostridium spp. or Proteus spp. A reduced detection of lactobacilli indicates deficiencies in the defense against foreign and putrefactive germs. Possible causes can include be: lack of carbohydrate intake, proliferating rot germs, disturbed mucous membrane.
Clostridia
Clostridia belong to the resident intestinal flora of the large intestine and have no positive effects on the intestinal environment. They are gas generators and can therefore cause flatulence. An increased detection of clostridia indicates rotting processes in the body. Due to their strong metabolic activity, clostridia can burden the body with toxic metabolic products. Causes of increased values can include be: one-sided nutrition (high protein & fat), indigestion. Exception: Due to reduced chewing performance, certain intestinal sluggishness and changed diet in older people, clostridia can be detected without clinical significance in older people.
PH value
The pH of the stool should be between 6.2 and 6.8 for mixed foods. An increased or decreased pH in the stool indicates disturbances in the composition of the stool flora. For example, if the pH is too high due to a protein-rich diet, proteolytic putrefacts predominate, which raise the pH via alkaline metabolic products.
Candida albicans
The genus Candida consists of approximately 200 different species. Candida albicans is the most common among them. Most people have some level of candida in their gut. The immune system, especially the intestinal bacteria, keep the fungi at bay and prevent mass spread. Only a combination of different factors can lead to an uncontrolled increase, which can then lead to various symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, flatulence or joint pain.
Candida spec.
Increased Candida values indicate a lack of immune defense in the intestine, imbalances in the intestinal flora or a damaged mucous membrane. Candida produces toxic waste products, which is why some people react with strong symptoms even with a small excess.
Geotrichum candidum
Geotrichum candidum belongs to the Endomyceteacea family. This organism is found in soil and dairy products, but also in human skin and in our mucous membranes. Symptoms of infection with Geotrichum can include diarrhea and gastroenteritis ("gastrointestinal flu").
Molds
Infection with mold can have many different causes. Possible triggers are previous cortisol therapies, stress, diabetes, malnutrition or the use of the contraceptive pill. All these factors weaken the immune system, which is then no longer able to defend itself against penetrating spores and to keep the growth of the fungi in check. Antibiotics are also a common cause, as they kill the good intestinal bacteria and thus also make way for a rapid increase in pathogenic fungi. Mold spores enter the intestine with food or through the mucous membranes. Due to the lack of oxygen in the intestine, they usually cannot cause mycoses there.
Helicobacter pylori antigen
The detection of Helicobacter pylori antigen indicates an infection with this germ. Helicobacter lowers the acid level in the stomach and at the same time damages the stomach lining. It is also suspected to cause ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
Pancreas elastase 1
Lower pancreatic elastase 1 values indicate pancreatic insufficiency. In addition to the manifest pancreatic insufficiency, which is characterized by a massive decrease in the pancreatic enzymes, latent insufficiency of the pancreas is increasingly being observed, which does not yet go hand in hand with the loss of endocrine and exocrine performance. Pancreatic insufficiency is often causally preceded by latent pancreatitis.
Alpha-1 antitrypsin
Alpha-1-antitrypsin is an acute phase protein and is synthesized in the liver and intestinal cells. With inflammation, it limits damage to healthy tissue. Since alpha-1-antitrypsin is not significantly split or resorbed, alpha-1-antitrypsin can be increasingly detected in inflammation with an increased permeability of the intestinal mucus.
SIgA
Secretory IgA is a parameter for both the condition of the intestinal associated immune system (GALT) and the permeability of the intestinal mucosa (intestinal mucosa), i.e. it is jointly responsible for a controlled mass transport through the mucosa. Reduced sIgA values indicate a reduced activity of the mucosa-associated immune system and can be associated with an increased permeability. An increase in secretory IgA indicates an increased immunological activity of the intestinal mucosa. Possible causes can include be: local inflammatory processes, allergic processes on the intestinal mucosa, chronic inflammation in the intestinal area, disorders of the immune system.
What are the symptoms of a gut health check?
- Flatulence
- Feeling of fullness
- constipation
- diarrhea
- Less frequent than bowel movements once a day
- Stool that is too hard or too soft
- Loss of appetite
- Increased cravings for sweets
- Colon mushroom
- Fatigue, tiredness
- Vaginal discharge, recurrent vaginal thrush (♀)
- a headache
Instructions for sampling:
Please read the following instructions completely before taking a sample. Please take and send samples only on Mondays or Tuesdays.
The information can be downloaded here: https://www.verisana.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/stuhl_anleitung_de76.pdf
An overview of your advantages
- DIAGNOSTICS: Fully comprehensive bowel test through laboratory chemical analysis and analysis - ideal starting point for a subsequent bowel rehabilitation & bowel cleansing
- CONTROL: Test your intestines for molds such as candida, the condition of your intestinal flora and bacteria (Bacteroides spec., Lactobacillus spec., Clostridium spec.), Detection of leaky gut / permeable intestine (alpha-1-antitrypsin), inflammation of your intestinal mucosa ( secretory IgA), pancreatic elastase, malapsorption, maldigestion and much more
- SIMPLICITY: Easy to carry out at home - you will receive the test kit at home, take the sample and send it back free of charge within Germany - diagnose intestinal and digestive complaints conveniently and reliably from home
- COMPLETE: Everything included in the test kit, including sample instructions, sample tube and return bag
- EVALUATION: No further costs - scientific evaluation & laboratory findings by email included
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