Is a Microbiome Test the Right Tool for Listening to the Gut?
Written by Chloe Girvan
The human microbiome, more specifically the gut microbiome and the microbes living throughout the gastrointestinal tract, have become hot topics throughout the scientific community. Research currently being conducted worldwide indicates that the balance of these gut microbes may have a powerful impact on both short-term and long-term health.
Through widely available and disseminated research and content to the public, individuals outside of the scientific and medical communities are expressing a growing interest in learning about the benefits of evaluating their gut health. Certain companies have made it possible for individuals to purchase a microbiome test kit that can be ordered online, completed at home, and returned for analysis. (1)
With this surge of interest and available testing options, consumers and patients seek to understand if testing is worthwhile and which testing option is best.
