Next Generation Gut Test vs Traditional Testing
This article compares a next generation gut test with traditional testing methods such as 16S vs PCR stool test options.... Read more
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How to Test for Leaky Gut Syndrome
This article explains how to test for leaky gut syndrome using a clinician-style approach that starts with symptoms, risk factors,... Read more
Home Test Comparison: Saliva, Urine and Stool Tests
This guide compares saliva, urine and stool tests so you can choose the right home test for your goals. It... Read more
Gut Diversity Score Meaning and How Companies Measure It
This article explains the gut diversity score meaning, including how companies use the Shannon diversity index, microbial diversity, and evenness... Read more
Shotgun Microbiome Test vs 16S rRNA Gut Test
This article compares a shotgun microbiome test and 16S rRNA sequencing for gut health testing. It explains what each method... Read more
ZOE Stool Test Instructions and Stool Sample Best Practices
This guide explains ZOE stool test instructions and stool sample best practices for accurate microbiome testing. It covers how to... Read more
Stool DNA and RNA Testing for Gut Health
The Bristol Stool Chart can be a helpful starting point, but it only shows stool form. This article explains how... Read more
Gut Microbiome Testing vs Stool Analysis Explained
Gut microbiome testing and stool analysis both use stool samples, but they answer different questions. This article explains how microbiome... Read more
PCR Stool Test Explained for Gut Pathogen Detection
A PCR stool test is a molecular stool test that uses real-time PCR to detect pathogen DNA or RNA in... Read more
Comprehensive Stool Analysis for Better Gut Health
A comprehensive stool analysis can help you understand gut health by examining digestion, absorption, microbiome balance, inflammation signals, and signs... Read more
Animal vs Plant Protein for Gut Health and Healthy Aging
This article compares animal vs plant protein through the lens of gut health, protein quality, digestion, and healthy aging. It... Read more
PAGln and Aging: What Gut Microbes May Be Doing
PAGln (phenylacetylglutamine) is a gut microbe-derived metabolite that has drawn attention in aging research. This article explains what PAGln is,... Read more
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