| Main purpose |
Broad gut health and microbiome ecosystem insights, translated into practical diet and supplement guidance. |
Gut microbiome testing with results typically presented for health-focused interpretation (often more clinician-oriented). |
| Best for |
People who want consumer-friendly results plus detailed nutrition and supplement recommendations. |
People who prefer a healthcare-branded approach and interpretation style closer to clinical workflows. |
| Sample type |
Stool sample collected at home and submitted to the lab. |
Stool sample collected and analyzed by the provider’s lab workflow (details may vary by program). |
| Analysis method |
16S DNA sequencing and Shotgun Metagenomics within an internal “Gut Health Operating System.” |
Microbiome profiling using DNA-based methods (exact mix of 16S vs shotgun and lab details can vary by offering). |
| What it measures |
Overall gut microbiome composition/ecosystem and related signals used to generate personalized guidance. |
Gut microbiome composition/profile and associated interpretations provided in its reporting. |
| Pathogens included? |
Typically reports gut-health-relevant findings from microbiome profiling; specific pathogen panel inclusion can depend on the report. |
May include pathogen-related findings depending on the assay/reporting structure used in the program. |
| Functional / microbiome balance insight |
Ecosystem-level interpretation aimed at understanding balance signals to support guidance. |
Usually provides microbiome interpretation that may include balance-related context depending on report design. |
| Broad gut health overview |
Yes—positioned as a broad overview of gut health and the microbiome ecosystem in an understandable format. |
Often includes an overview, with presentation style that may be more health-professional aligned. |
| Personalized recommendations |
Yes—nutrition and supplements tailored to results and your 3-day food diary. |
May provide guidance, though the depth and format of personalization (and diet specificity) can differ. |
| Nutrition guidance included |
Yes—based on the food diary you submit, including individualized food-level recommendations with daily dosage. |
May include diet-related interpretation, but specific food-by-food dosing and diary-driven tailoring may be less detailed. |
| Actionability of results |
High—designed to translate data into concrete next steps in nutrition and supplements. |
Often actionable in an interpretive sense, but the level of day-to-day specificity may vary. |
| Easy-to-understand report |
Yes—consumer-friendly and easy to understand. |
Often more detailed/technical in tone, depending on the reporting format. |
| Consumer-friendly vs clinician-focused |
Consumer-focused with simplified explanations and practical recommendations. |
Healthcare-branded, typically leaning more clinician-focused in presentation and interpretation. |
| Suitable for ongoing monitoring |
Designed to support longitudinal comparisons using DNA sequencing methods. |
Often suitable for repeat testing depending on the program, baseline, and how results are tracked over time. |
| Turnaround time |
Typically provided after lab processing and report generation; exact timelines should be checked at checkout. |
Turnaround time depends on the specific package and lab schedule. |
| Price |
Pricing depends on the current package; check the latest storefront price. |
Pricing varies by plan/program; check the current offering price. |
| Available in Europe / direct-to-consumer |
Yes—available in Europe and offered direct-to-consumer. |
Availability depends on where Invivo operates and the specific program offered in your country. |
| Data privacy / EU friendliness |
Designed for European users; still, you should review the specific privacy policy and consent process provided at ordering. |
Privacy handling depends on the company’s EU compliance approach; review the policy and data processing details for your region. |