Gut Inflammation Tests: What They Detect About Your Digestive Health

Curious what gut inflammation tests reveal about your digestive health? Gut inflammation tests look for signs of immune activity and irritation in the gut lining. They often measure markers like fecal calprotectin and lactoferrin from stool samples, and may also consider systemic markers such as C-reactive protein. A higher result can indicate active inflammation and point toward conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or gut infections, while normal results can help rule out inflammation as the culprit behind your symptoms. Understanding what these tests detect helps you and your clinician decide on the right next steps. Why these tests matter goes beyond a simple yes-or-no diagnosis. They provide a window into how your gut is functioning over time, helping to monitor disease activity, assess treatment response, and guide dietary or lifestyle changes. Inflammation testing is increasingly paired with gut microbiome data to give a fuller picture of your digestive health—so you can see not just where inflammation stands, but how your microbial community might be influencing it. This integrated view can support personalized action plans and smarter decisions about further testing or interventions. That integrated view is exactly where InnerBuddies shines. InnerBuddies provides a white-label Gut Health Operating System that companies can use to power their gut microbiome testing products. The platform is modular and packed with features designed to translate complex data into clear insights: a Gut Microbiome Health Index (a 0–100 score indicating gut health, backed by an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia); a top 40 bacteria panel showing how you compare to a healthy cohort; labeled bacterial functions with positive or negative classifications and cohort comparisons; deep-dive Target Group analyses for topics like Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, and Skin & Hair Health; and personalized nutrition advice based on your 3-day food diaries linked to your stool data. It also delivers personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations tailored to your unique microbiome. And for consumers who want to start right away, InnerBuddies offers gut test solutions directly to individuals—the same capabilities available to B2B partners. If you’re ready to explore, you can learn more about InnerBuddies’ offerings and how they pair with gut inflammation testing by visiting these pages: InnerBuddies microbiome test, InnerBuddies gut health membership, and InnerBuddies B2B partner program. Whether you’re a consumer seeking deeper insights or a company looking to power a new gut health product, these solutions make it easier to turn inflammation signals into actionable steps for your digestive health.