Were you aware that the health of your gut impacts virtually every aspect of your body? The gastrointestinal system serves as the primary gateway for absorbing and processing nutrients, while also functioning as a hub for communication and disease prevention. A well-functioning gut is crucial for the proper operation of your nervous and immune systems, as well as for maintaining good mental health and digestive processes.

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Referred to as the digestive tract or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the gut encompasses all the organs involved in the intake and elimination of food from start to finish. This includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, colon, and rectum. However, when discussing gut health, the focus is primarily on the bacteria residing in the microbiome, with the majority of this microbial activity occurring in the large intestine.

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Picture the gut microbiome as the ecosystem within the large intestine, where trillions of bacteria reside. In fact, the number of bacteria in your gut surpasses the count of stars in the Milky Way.

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Diversity in the microbiome is essential, as it consists of both beneficial and harmful bacteria, known as gut flora. Beneficial bacteria thrive on fiber, including soluble and insoluble fiber found in our diets, while harmful bacteria feed on components in simple sugars and processed foods. Our body maintains a symbiotic relationship with the microbiome, assimilating these microorganisms, breaking them down, and producing compounds that are beneficial for our health. Therefore, despite the presence of both harmful and beneficial bacteria, they are both necessary for optimal gut health.

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Many already are aware their gut is dysregulated, while others may have no symptoms at all - but that doesn't always mean your gut is in tip-top shape. Gaining insight to you gut health is critical in supporting your overall health.

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Test. Don't Guess!

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In steps, Vibrant’s Gut  Zoomer. The Gut Zoomer assesses bacteria, yeast, viruses, and parasites in the gut microbiome, alongside relevant digestive and inflammatory markers. The panel measures hundreds of species of microbes at once, providing the most comprehensive digestive health test on the market. If you're experiencing any of the common symptoms of leaky gut, microbiome imbalance, GI disorders, or abnormal digestion, you may benefit from this panel.

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This is at home one-time stool collection. The specimen can be collected from the convenience of home and shipped to the laboratory for analysis. This is a perfect option for children (ages 3 and up).

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The Gut Zoomer report provides you with actionable recommendations that include potential risks for:

• Intestinal permeability (SCFA producing bacteria and tight junction integrity)

• Intestinal disorders (IBS and IBD related bacteria)

• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)- related bacteria

• Cardiovascularhealth (inflammationinfluencing and TMAO-related bacteria)

• Autoimmune health (celiac, Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis, etc)

• Neurological health (MS, Parkinson’s, and more)

• Liver diseases (cirrhosis, hepatitis, cholangitis, and more)

• Metabolic health (Obesity, diabetes, etc)

• Nutrition (Vitamin production, oxalate metabolism)

• Microbiome and hormone connections (Beta-glucuronidase and Beta-glucosidase)

• 67 pathogenic bacteria

• 24 Intestinal parasites

• 8 viruses

• 5 Fungal or yeast species

• 5 worm species

• 6 antibiotic resistance genes measured

Markers of functional digestive status:

• Calprotectin

• Pancreatic elastase 1

• Bile acids

• Cholic acid

• Chenodeoxycholic acid

• Deoxycholic acid

• Lithocholic acid

• Acetic acid

• Butyric acid

• Propionic acid

• Valeric acid

• Total SCFAs

• ß-glucuronidase

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Sample Report:

​​View Sample reports of the Gut Zoomer, here.

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Gut Healing Elimination Diet Pack:

This package includes our dietitian designed Gut Healing Elimination Diet Pack. In order to heal our gut, our food choices must be mediated. We know this can be very challenging for clients, so we have created an easy, ready to go 4-week food plan that will help get you started. This is very similar to an AIP Diet and it eliminates: grains, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, gluten, nightshades, nuts and seeds, legumes, sugar, highly processed oils, artificial sweeteners, and coffee/caffeinated drinks.​

Package Includes:

• At-home test kit

• Self Assessment Gut Health Quiz

• Full Report and Roadmap to Health recommendations

• Gut Educational Guide (19-pages)

• Gut Healing Elimination Diet Pack 

            10 recipes per (breakfast, lunch, dinner)​

            4-week shopping guide and meal planner

            Yes & No Foods & Snack Suggestions

            Symptom Tracker Form

            Instructions elimination diet   

• Phone consultation - 45min (optional/extra fee). Link to book will be provided as we post your results.

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All information we provide is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnosis or treat any specific condition.