BiomeFX is a new stool testing technology recently launched by Microbiome Labs.
The Gut Microbiome
The human gut harbors 100 trillion microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, fungi, and other microbes. This diverse ecosystem influences everything from immune function and digestion to emotional well-being and so much more. The gut microbiome is a community—each microbe completes important tasks that contribute to the welfare of the whole. Some microbes metabolize foods and pass on the metabolites to other species. Other members maintain a healthy gut pH, support the host’s immune system, support food metabolism, or maintain the gut barrier. Even opportunistic species play an important role when present in small amounts!
When biodiversity in the gut is lost or when species are out of balance, the whole microbial community is affected. This creates a cascading effect that can manifest itself in seemingly unrelated areas of the body.
BiomeFx™ offers a clearer picture of the status of the gut microbiome. Using this unique reporting system, practitioners can:
Understand the functions of the gut microbiome
Identify dysbiosis ratios
Pinpoint which metabolites are overproduced or underproduced
Support specific gut functions using nourishing dietary practices, supplement protocols, and lifestyle recommendations
Help patients lead healthier lives!
This simple at-home test shows practitioners the abundance of:
The abundance of 14 important keystone species
The abundance of 29+ pathogens
Microbial cross-feeding relationships
An analysis of 20+ functions of the microbiome
What we do know is that high microbial diversity is characteristic of healthy guts. And, low microbial diversity is characteristic of unhealthy guts.
We also know general macroscopic ratios between groups of bacteria tend to be present in healthy guts and unhealthy guts.
BiomeFx uses the best of current technology to give you insights into the microbial diversity and functional health of the gut.
Upon ordering a kit, client information will be registered. Follow kit instructions and mail the sample back to the lab. The reported processing timeline to receive results in as little as 2 weeks!
Test results can take up to 5+ weeks. Delays due to shipping crises, pandemic guidelines, weather, and labor shortages are out of our control and may delay results outside of reported windows. Follow-up testing is recommended 2-6 months apart.
This is a functional test to determine the overall diversity of the gut microbiome, key microbe ratios, and other functional criteria.
This is not a diagnostic test - yet a valuable tool to see how well your gut is functioning, and more importantly, how it is responding to your diet and lifestyle protocol.
The same CosmosID technology/database analysis is used by the FDA to identify foodborne pathogens and is validated to return strain-level identification of a range of microbes and their genes.
You are responsible for the interpretation of the results.
Sample articles and protocols provided on the store or blog are for educational purposes and are not intended to treat, prevent, manage, or diagnose disease.
Further research and inquiry are your responsibility.
Testing is not available for international clients outside of the US. Forwarding addresses cannot be used.
Refunds are not available for any test kit that is received by the lab or undergoes processing - the registration cost for unused kits is subject to our existing return policy (see link in footer).
