Understand Your Gut With Next-Generation Sequencing
KnowMyGut™ reads the DNA of the microbes in your gut to show who's there and what they're doing. Results are reviewed by a specialist clinician, and our dietitians turn them into a practical food plan.
Go beyond a standard stool test
Traditional stool cultures grow a limited set of bacteria in a dish. Sequencing reads microbial DNA directly, so it can identify many organisms that culture methods don't detect, and estimate what they're doing.
- Deep gut profiling. Reads microbial DNA directly.
- The wider ecosystem. Bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites [confirm scope].
- Functional insights. What your microbes do, not just which are present.
- Personalised nutrition. A food plan built around your results.
| What we compare | Stool culture | KnowMyGut™ NGS |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Grows bacteria in a dish | Reads DNA directly |
| Organisms covered | A limited set of cultivable bacteria | A broad microbial profile |
| Functional insight | None | 23 functional pathways |
| Food guidance | Not included | Dietitian-led food plan |
Fibre digestion
How well your microbes break down fibre.
Vitamin production
Microbial pathways linked to vitamin synthesis.
Gut lining markers
Microbes linked to the gut barrier.
Short-chain fatty acids
Production of these important gut fuels.
A structured starting point for an elimination diet
EatIQ™ measures IgG antibodies to more than 280 foods. Our dietitians use the results, alongside your symptoms and diet history, to plan a short, supervised elimination and reintroduction.
| What EatIQ™ includes | |
|---|---|
| Foods covered | 280+ |
| What's measured | Food-specific IgG antibodies |
| Turnaround | About 5 days |
| Support | Registered dietitian consultation |
| Use | Guide a time-limited, supervised elimination and reintroduction |
From Your Biology to Your Plate.
Specialist clinicians
Every gut report is reviewed by a UK-registered clinician with an interest in gastroenterology [confirm credentials], turning complex data into clear explanations.
Registered dietitians
HCPC-registered dietitians translate your results into a nutrition plan that fits your life.
Biomedical chefs
Recipes and meal ideas built around your food plan, so it's easy to follow.
Insight You Can Trust.
Our testing pathways and report interpretations are guided by published research and reviewed by our clinical team. We're clear about what the science can and can't tell you yet.
Itemised receipts for your health cover
Every order comes with an itemised receipt in pounds sterling, which you can submit to your private medical insurer, health cash plan or employer wellbeing scheme if your policy covers diagnostic tests.
Whether a test is covered depends entirely on your policy. Please check with your insurer or scheme before you order. Our tests are private services and are not available on the NHS.
People Love Us: 9.8 / 10 Customer Rating
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“Quick, easy-to-understand results. We tested the whole family with ease.”
“Finally, all my health data in one place. Clear and actionable.”
“I found a low iron level I had no idea about, and talked it through with my GP.”
“The DNA report helped me understand my genetic tendencies around food and exercise.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KnowMyGut™?
A gut microbiome test using next-generation sequencing to identify the microbes in your gut and estimate what they're doing, with clinical review and a dietitian-led food plan.
Who is it for?
Adults who want to understand their gut microbiome and get personalised nutrition advice. It isn't a substitute for seeing your GP about gut symptoms.
How does sample collection work?
A simple stool collection kit arrives at your home with step-by-step instructions. You return it by tracked post in sealed packaging. No clinic visit is needed.
How long do results take?
Usually 7 to 14 days after the lab receives your sample. EatIQ™ results take about 5 days.
Can it diagnose IBS or food intolerance?
No. Microbiome testing and IgG food antibody testing cannot diagnose IBS, food allergy or food intolerance. Your GP can assess symptoms and arrange NHS tests where needed.
What happens once I receive my results?
A clinician reviews your report, and a registered dietitian talks you through practical changes. Retesting later can show how your microbiome responds.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your data is handled under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 and is never shared with employers, insurers or other organisations without your explicit consent.
Do you work with my GP or dietitian?
Yes. Reports are formatted for clinical review and can be shared with your GP, gastroenterologist or dietitian.
Understand Your Gut. Support Your Health.
Next-generation sequencing, specialist review and dietitian-led nutrition. Available across the UK.