Functional Gut Test
Our Functional Gut Test measures key biomarkers, produced by gut bacteria, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which can be a good indicator of gut health.
Gut health is vital to overall health. Dysbiosis (an imbalance in the number or composition of the microbes in the gut) may result in a number of conditions and diseases. A healthy gut, on the other hand, can support your immune system, helping it to fight off pathogens as well as improve digestion and nutrient absorption, leading to better overall health.
How subscriptions work
We recommend retesting every 3-6 months so that you can make sure your results are improving or maintaining. You:
- Save £s on every order.
- Get free shipping every time.
- Can easily cancel your order.
What is measured?
Products of gut bacteria, such as short-chain fatty acids, include of acetate, propionate and butyrate. Short-chain fatty acids are vital for gut health, mental health and overall health, but the main reason that they have been selected is because they are the main product of bacterial fermentation, meaning they are a measure of how well the bacteria in the gut are producing key compounds. And this is specific to YOU, taking into account your age, diet, weight and lifestyle.
Who should test?
Those looking to understand how healthy their gut is by how effective the bacteria are at producing key chemicals.
Benefits of short-chain fatty acids
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important source of energy for the gut and liver cells, can help to strengthen the gut barrier and may provide protection against obesity and diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Short-chain fatty acids are also involved in the:
- Synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids as well as glucose production
- Production of intestinal hormones, which can affect the brain and its functions
- Reduction of inflammation and regulation of the immune system, helping to protect against inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and asthma.
When and how to collect a stool sample?
Collect your stool sample anytime Monday to Sunday, when following your typical diet and lifestyle so that your results are representative of your normal routine. Try to avoid changing anything for a couple of weeks before collecting your sample as this can over-estimate your scores.
The instructions will be in your kit, but here is a digital version if needed.
Read the digital instructionsPlease avoid urinating on the FecesCatcher. If you are experiencing a heavy menstrual period, please wait until your cycle has either lightened or finished.
Please also AVOID taking a sample if you:
- Have taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks
- Are having a bout of illness
- Have digestive issues such as diarrhoea
- Have had a big night out
Results and recommendations
Our user-friendly reports are there to help you kick-start your own health journey or can be taken to a health professional such as a nutritional therapist who can create a bespoke plan.
The report will be uploaded to our online portal which can be accessed via our website or through the QR code on the instructions in the kit.
Read a full sample reportHow Our Test Works
Collect Sample
Follow the instructions in your kit to get your sample collection right for analysis.
Activate Test
Once you have collected your sample, register and add the activation code from your kit on to the portal.
Back to Lab
Return your pre-paid box back to our UK lab via any Royal Mail post box.
Receive results
Within 10 working days, you'll receive your report with results and recommendations.
Reviews
Cliff
Excellent service from start to finish, clear communication at every step, report a model of usefulness and help. There's so much conflicting information about Vit D needs and I had concluded that testing was the only way to be sure. This proved to be as I was surprised to find I had only "adequate" levels in spite of regular max recommended dosing, and I can now respond accordingly.
Mandy Brown
Good service. Test report clear and concise. The only downside for me was the colour of the packaging – white writing on a yellow background. I found it really difficult to read. The instructions inside were also very faded ink. If you are doing this for the first time, the last thing you want to be doing is struggling to read the instructions
Elise Larkin
The test was easy to do at home and from activating the test all the way through to the report, there was clear communication. The test report was very clear and concise and written in plain English and not technical. I am now able to take measures to counteract a deficiency. Amazing service from start to finish
Nicola
Simple and easy to use in the comfort of my own home. Results came through pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend to others and I will use this for my client as a nutritional therapist it’s good to get an understanding of baseline levels before adding any supplements.
Sara Jaques
Easy to use blood spot (rather than vial) test, simple to do at home. Clear instructions made this a breeze. Results came through quickly, and were easy to understand, would definitely recommend to my nutritional therapy clients so they can assess their levels and understand if they may need to supplement.
Julia Young
This test was very easy to do with comprehensive results and action plan, highly recommend
Eleanor Lovell
I found out my results were poor after taking the test and started taking Omega 3 capsules. I was plagued with migraines having 2 a week roughly and am delighted to say they have gone. Can’t recommend this product enough!
Rebecca Swanney
A very easy test, hygienic and simple to do. Very quick to receive the results, which are clear and understandable!
Rob Ball
The home test kit was very easy to use and the comprehensive detailed lab report that followed was easy to understand. Would highly recommend if you are looking to kickstart a healthy lifestyle change. Fab product hence the 5 star rating.
Mark Jarvis
Super easy kit and detailed report. Will definitely be recommending to others and using again after a few life style changes.
“ I used the NeoVos tests recently and found them very easy to use. I highly recommend them and will definitely suggest them to my patients. With a great price point, I can test often and really monitor my patients progress, not just guessing their improvement. ”Lucia Stansbie - Nutritional Therapist