You could have a Dysbiosis Pattern
without any obvious symptoms?
Insufficiency Dysbiosis
Insufficiency dysbiosis is characterised by low levels of commensal/keystone bacteria that provide critical support for healthy intestinal and immune function. This might result in the risk of intestinal infections, increased intestinal barrier permeability and reduced protective factors like secretory IgA and increased inflammatory markers.
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Markers:​
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Low levels of commensal/keystone bacteria
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Low bacteroides/firmicutes
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Often low to very low secretory IgA
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Sometimes elevated Zonulin​
Inflammatory Dysbiosis
Inflammatory dysbiosis is characterised by moderate to high levels of certain pathogens, normal microbiota and an increase in opportunistic bacteria. These can promote inflammation and increase intestinal permeability. Many pro-inflammatory microbes are gram-negative bacteria that belong to the Proteobacteria phylum and produce a form of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) that activate the inflammatory response.
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​Markers:​
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Low to high pathogens
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High levels of certain commensal/keystone bacteria
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Moderate to high levels of opportunistic bacteria, yeast and protozoa
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Often elevated intestinal health markers
Digestive Dysfunction Dysbiosis
This is a very common dysbiosis pattern and is often due to low stomach acid, insufficient bile acids, pancreatic insufficiency, reduced absorption and altered gastrointestinal motility. This pattern is often characterised by an overgrowth of certain species. Symptoms associated with this dysbiosis include, but are not limited to gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, heart burn, constipation, diarrhea, food sensitivity and intolerance.
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Markers:
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Low to high pathogens
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High levels of some keystone/commensal bacteria
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High levels of phyla microbiota
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Moderate to high levels of opportunistic bacteria, yeast and protozoa
90% of serotonin is produced in the gut!
Immune Mediated
Food Reactions
To dig deeper into the root cause of adverse food reactions we look at if the gut is too permeable, and digestion is suboptimal. Maldigested food proteins can trigger immune responses and the test can look at key patterns connected to food sensitivity.
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Markers:
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High Histamine Producing Bacteria
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High Mast Cell-Activating Bacteria
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Low Commensal/Keystone Bacteria
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High Intestinal Health Markers
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Gut Permeability
Pattern
A healthy gut lining acts as a selective barrier, allowing nutrients to be absorbed while preventing harmful toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles from entering the bloodstream. When gut permeability is increased—often called "leaky gut"—it can lead to inflammation and various health issues.
Markers:
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The Presence of Pathogens
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High Intestinal Markers
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Low Butyrate Producing Bacteria
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Poor Mucosal Health Markers
Digestive Insufficiency
Pattern
Digestive insufficiency refers to the inability of the digestive system to properly break down and absorb nutrients from food. This can result from a lack of digestive enzymes, bile, or stomach acid, leading to symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, malnutrition, and possible weight loss.
Markers:
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Overgrowth of Commensal/Keystone Bacteria
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High levels of Opportunistic Bacteria
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High Steatocrit
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Low Pancreatic Elastase-1
Currently struggling?
If you've tried different treatments for gut health without success, a comprehensive gut analysis can provide the analytes we need to look at underlying causes of gut symptoms. The test will analyse a wide range of gut markers, including the microbiome composition, presence of pathogens, digestive insufficiencies and inflammation levels. Whether it’s probiotics, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, or anti-inflammatory strategies, the test can guide us towards the most effective therapies based on your unique gut profile.
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Interested in preventative health?
The importance of the gut microbiome is a hot topic at the moment in particular in relation to the impact that diet, the environment and stress can play on the health of the gut. Many gut-related imbalances or infections can exist without obvious symptoms. For example, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), parasites, fungal overgrowth (Candida), or food sensitivities may not always present with clear digestive discomfort but can lead to subtle issues like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain and systemic inflammation causing sometimes unexplained symptoms. A gut test could uncover hidden imbalances in the gut, allowing for early intervention.
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Start with your gut first
In today’s fast - paced world, maintaining optimal health is challenging.
Traditional medical tests play an essential role in diagnosing diseases and I highly recommend this, but using functional health testing like a comprehensive gut test can assess subtler imbalances in your microbiome that may impact your general well-being.
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If you are feeling healthy, but would like to be proactive, testing your gut is a great way to monitor your own health and how your nutritional plan is working or if it needs tweaking.​
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If you are experiencing subtler niggling symptoms and have not been able to resolve these, I recommend you take the first step and book in for a new client consultation. ​​​​​
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