GI Balance
Boston Heart Diagnostics
Sample type: Stool
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
This test provides an overview of the microbiome, looking at the balance of Firmicutes and Bacteroides and the most prevalent phylum in each category. It evaluates the diversity of the microbiome, bacteria producing vitamins and short-chain fatty acids, and cardiovascular risk markers TMA and LPS. The report includes food and supplement recommendations to correct imbalances.
- Firmicutes/bacteroidetes ratio
- Acetate Producers
- Arabinose Utilizers
- Biotin (B7) Producers
- Butyrate Producers
- Cobalmin (B12) Producers
- Cysteine Producers
- Folate (B9) Producers
- FOS Utilizers
- Histidine Producers
- Inositol Utilizers
- Lactose Utilizers
- Lipopolysaccharides Producers
- Niacin (B3) Producers
- Pantothenate (B5) Producers
- Prevotella/Bacteroides Ratio
- Propionate Producers
- Pyridoxine (B6) Producers
- Riboflavin (B2) Producers
- Thiamine (B1) Producers
- Trimethylamine N-Oxide Producers
- Tryptophan Producers
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 14 business days after the lab receives samples.
Incorporate gastrointestinal health in cardiovascular care with the GI Balance test. It provides a comprehensive picture of your gut microbiome by assessing the metabolic pathways and physiological properties that rely on the gut microbiome to thrive. The information provided in the report helps one to understand the health of the microbiome and which specific nutrients are needed to optimize the gut microbiome on an individual level.
14 business days
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
