Test Your Gut. Talk To An Expert.
butyrate potential
lactose and gluten digestion
dietary fibre metabolism
disease protection
vitamin production
microbiome diversity
Discover insightful reports about how microbes influence your body and get personalised food recommendations to achieve your health goals with the Atlas Microbiome Test and Nutritionist bundle.
£214
inflammation profile
Test Your Gut. Talk To An Expert.
butyrate potential
lactose and gluten digestion
dietary fibre metabolism
disease protection
vitamin production
microbiome diversity
Discover insightful reports about how microbes influence your body and get personalised food recommendations to achieve your health goals with the Atlas Microbiome Test and Nutritionist bundle.
£214
inflammation profile
Meet Liza, your Microbiome Expert
During 45-min nutrition consultation Liza will help you answer the following questions:
How can I link my symptoms to my test results?
My microbiome diversity is low, what can I do to increase it?
My probiotics score is low, how can I improve it?
Do I need to take any probiotics/prebiotics to improve my results and gut symptoms?
What are my food intolerances?
What are my nutrients levels?
Liza Hilman
Registered Nutritional Therapist, Senior Consultant at AtlasBiomed
Registered at Association for Nutrition, member of the Nutrition Society UK, MSc in Clinical Nutrition of University of Roehampton. Leading group sessions for NHS Diabetes Prevention program. 2,000+ happy & healthy clients.
Meet Liza, your Microbiome Expert
Meet Liza, your Microbiome Expert
During 45-min nutrition consultation Liza will help you answer the following questions:
How can I link my symptoms to my test results?
My microbiome diversity is low, what can I do to increase it?
My probiotics score is low, how can I improve it?
Do I need to take any probiotics/prebiotics to improve my results and gut symptoms?
What are my food intolerances?
What are my nutrients levels?
Liza Hilman
Registered Nutritional Therapist, Senior Consultant at AtlasBiomed
Registered at Association for Nutrition, member of the Nutrition Society UK, MSc in Clinical Nutrition of University of Roehampton. Leading group sessions for NHS Diabetes Prevention program. 2,000+ happy & healthy clients.
During 45-min nutrition consultation Liza will help you answer the following questions:
How can I link my symptoms to my test results?
My microbiome diversity is low, what can I do to increase it?
My probiotics score is low, how can I improve it?
Do I need to take any probiotics/prebiotics to improve my results and gut symptoms?
What are my food intolerances?
What are my nutrients levels?
Liza Hilman
Registered Nutritional Therapist, Senior Consultant at AtlasBiomed
Registered at Association for Nutrition, member of the Nutrition Society UK, MSc in Clinical Nutrition of University of Roehampton. Leading group sessions for NHS Diabetes Prevention program. 2,000+ happy & healthy clients.
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
The wealth of information there was to explore, and its varying complexity, meant that the test could provide insights for a wide range of customers, with differing levels of knowledge and experience of the microbiome. I would, therefore, recommend...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by Ellen Hinkley
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
The wealth of information there was to explore, and its varying complexity, meant that the test could provide insights for a wide range of customers, with differing levels of knowledge and experience of the microbiome. I would, therefore, recommend...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by Ellen Hinkley
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
Was impressed with the service. It's really based on science but easy to understand & efficient. It's the future. Unfortunately, it's only in English. It would be nice if all the data were in other languages for the best understanding.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
Always had problems with digestion so decided to try Microbiome test. Found out I have low bacterial diversity, showed the results to my friend who works for NHS, he recommended to take probiotics. It's been 3 weeks and I feel good. Lots of interesting insights...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
The Atlas Microbiome test was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
My goal was to learn more about my gut flora from the inside, and the test answered my questions and give recommendations about how to improve things.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
This is a pretty interesting and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
This is a pretty interesting and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
The wealth of information there was to explore, and its varying complexity, meant that the test could provide insights for a wide range of customers, with differing levels of knowledge and experience of the microbiome. I would, therefore, recommend...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by Ellen Hinkley
Was impressed with the service. It's really based on science but easy to understand & efficient. It's the future. Unfortunately, it's only in English. It would be nice if all the data were in other languages for the best understanding.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
Always had problems with digestion so decided to try Microbiome test. Found out I have low bacterial diversity, showed the results to my friend who works for NHS, he recommended to take probiotics. It's been 3 weeks and I feel good. Lots of interesting insights...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
The Atlas Microbiome test was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
My goal was to learn more about my gut flora from the inside, and the test answered my questions and give recommendations about how to improve things.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
This is a pretty interesting and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
Read Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
The wealth of information there was to explore, and its varying complexity, meant that the test could provide insights for a wide range of customers, with differing levels of knowledge and experience of the microbiome. I would, therefore, recommend...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by Ellen Hinkley
Was impressed with the service. It's really based on science but easy to understand & efficient. It's the future. Unfortunately, it's only in English. It would be nice if all the data were in other languages for the best understanding.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
Always had problems with digestion so decided to try Microbiome test. Found out I have low bacterial diversity, showed the results to my friend who works for NHS, he recommended to take probiotics. It's been 3 weeks and I feel good...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
The Atlas Microbiome test
was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
My goal was to learn more about my gut flora from the inside, and the test answered my questions and give recommendations about how to improve things.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
This is a pretty interesting
and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
3000+ happy customers and counting
We can tell you about science behind our test, but our customer's reviews will speak for themselves.
The wealth of information there was to explore, and its varying complexity, meant that the test could provide insights for a wide range of customers, with differing levels of knowledge and experience of the microbiome. I would, therefore, recommend...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by Ellen Hinkley
Was impressed with the service. It's really based on science but easy to understand & efficient. It's the future. Unfortunately, it's only in English. It would be nice if all the data were in other languages for the best understanding.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
Always had problems with digestion so decided to try Microbiome test. Found out I have low bacterial diversity, showed the results to my friend who works for NHS, he recommended to take probiotics. It's been 3 weeks and I feel good...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
The Atlas Microbiome test
was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
was a real eye-opener! I find your Top 10 Foods extremely useful, I started following your recommendations and I'm feeling better now! So, I might check my microbiome rating again in a couple of months, just to see what has changed...
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
My goal was to learn more about my gut flora from the inside, and the test answered my questions and give recommendations about how to improve things.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
This is a pretty interesting
and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
and informative test. It's really convenient to send in a sample and then you log into your personal account to find out more about your gut bacterial makeup — what you have too much of and what you have too little of.
Atlas Microbiome Test review by DNAtestingchoice user
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How it works
Order the Atlas Microbiome
Collect your sample
Send it back
Get your results
Book your appointment
Get personalised nutrition advice
FAQ
FAQ
What is the microbiome?
The microbiome is a community of bacteria that live in the gut. Nowadays, we know that over 1,000 different types of microbes are active in the human intestines. Thanks to major advances in technology, it is now possible to perform accurate analyses of the microbiome using 16S rRNA sequencing to identify these bacteria based on their DNA. In fact, the genes in the human microbiome outnumber the genes in the human body 100 to 1.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Why should I take a microbiome test?
The Atlas Microbiome Test analyses the types of bacteria present and their proportion in the overall microbiome. It provides information about the various functions of your gut bacteria, like the extent to which they protect you against certain diseases and inflammation, as well as what vitamins they synthesise. You will also get recommendations to improve and maintain the balance of your microbiome by adding specific foods to your diet.
What's the difference between this test and laboratory analysis?
Atlas uses advanced technology to analyse the DNA of your gut bacteria. Unlike conventional laboratory analysis, the Atlas Microbiome Test not only qualitatively determines the composition of bacteria, it calculates the proportion of different types of bacteria in the microbiome. The 16S rRNA sequencing used for the Atlas test is more sensitive: it can detect bacteria that cannot be cultivated in Petri dishes (the method routinely employed by laboratories for stool sample analysis).
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
More than 20,000 scientific articles have been published about the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every month, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop an interpretation system that is now featured in our microbiome test.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do — this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your 'normal' microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the Atlas Microbiome Test.
Where can I get my results?
Your microbiome test results and raw data will be available in your online personal account at https://atlasbiomed.com/account.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be uploaded to your personal account about 4−8 weeks after your sample arrives at the laboratory.
What is the microbiome?
The microbiome is a community of bacteria that live in the gut. Nowadays, we know that over 1,000 different types of microbes are active in the human intestines. Thanks to major advances in technology, it is now possible to perform accurate analyses of the microbiome using 16S rRNA sequencing to identify these bacteria based on their DNA. In fact, the genes in the human microbiome outnumber the genes in the human body 100 to 1.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Why should I take a microbiome test?
The Atlas Microbiome Test analyses the types of bacteria present and their proportion in the overall microbiome. It provides information about the various functions of your gut bacteria, like the extent to which they protect you against certain diseases and inflammation, as well as what vitamins they synthesise. You will also get recommendations to improve and maintain the balance of your microbiome by adding specific foods to your diet.
What's the difference between this test and laboratory analysis?
Atlas uses advanced technology to analyse the DNA of your gut bacteria. Unlike conventional laboratory analysis, the Atlas Microbiome Test not only qualitatively determines the composition of bacteria, it calculates the proportion of different types of bacteria in the microbiome. The 16S rRNA sequencing used for the Atlas test is more sensitive: it can detect bacteria that cannot be cultivated in Petri dishes (the method routinely employed by laboratories for stool sample analysis).
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
More than 20,000 scientific articles have been published about the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every month, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop an interpretation system that is now featured in our microbiome test.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do — this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your 'normal' microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the Atlas Microbiome Test.
Where can I get my results?
Your microbiome test results and raw data will be available in your online personal account at https://atlasbiomed.com/account.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be uploaded to your personal account about 4−8 weeks after your sample arrives at the laboratory.
What is the microbiome?
The microbiome is a community of bacteria that live in the gut. Nowadays, we know that over 1,000 different types of microbes are active in the human intestines. Thanks to major advances in technology, it is now possible to perform accurate analyses of the microbiome using 16S rRNA sequencing to identify these bacteria based on their DNA. In fact, the genes in the human microbiome outnumber the genes in the human body 100 to 1.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Why should I take a microbiome test?
The Atlas Microbiome Test analyses the types of bacteria present and their proportion in the overall microbiome. It provides information about the various functions of your gut bacteria, like the extent to which they protect you against certain diseases and inflammation, as well as what vitamins they synthesise. You will also get recommendations to improve and maintain the balance of your microbiome by adding specific foods to your diet.
What's the difference between this test and laboratory analysis?
Atlas uses advanced technology to analyse the DNA of your gut bacteria. Unlike conventional laboratory analysis, the Atlas Microbiome Test not only qualitatively determines the composition of bacteria, it calculates the proportion of different types of bacteria in the microbiome. The 16S rRNA sequencing used for the Atlas test is more sensitive: it can detect bacteria that cannot be cultivated in Petri dishes (the method routinely employed by laboratories for stool sample analysis).
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
More than 20,000 scientific articles have been published about the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every month, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop an interpretation system that is now featured in our microbiome test.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do — this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your 'normal' microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the Atlas Microbiome Test.
Where can I get my results?
Your microbiome test results and raw data will be available in your online personal account at https://atlasbiomed.com/account.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be uploaded to your personal account about 4−8 weeks after your sample arrives at the laboratory.
What is the microbiome?
The microbiome is a community of bacteria that live in the gut. Nowadays, we know that over 1,000 different types of microbes are active in the human intestines. Thanks to major advances in technology, it is now possible to perform accurate analyses of the microbiome using 16S rRNA sequencing to identify these bacteria based on their DNA. In fact, the genes in the human microbiome outnumber the genes in the human body 100 to 1.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Why should I take a microbiome test?
The Atlas Microbiome Test analyses the types of bacteria present and their proportion in the overall microbiome. It provides information about the various functions of your gut bacteria, like the extent to which they protect you against certain diseases and inflammation, as well as what vitamins they synthesise. You will also get recommendations to improve and maintain the balance of your microbiome by adding specific foods to your diet.
What's the difference between this test and laboratory analysis?
Atlas uses advanced technology to analyse the DNA of your gut bacteria. Unlike conventional laboratory analysis, the Atlas Microbiome Test not only qualitatively determines the composition of bacteria, it calculates the proportion of different types of bacteria in the microbiome. The 16S rRNA sequencing used for the Atlas test is more sensitive: it can detect bacteria that cannot be cultivated in Petri dishes (the method routinely employed by laboratories for stool sample analysis).
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
More than 20,000 scientific articles have been published about the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every month, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop an interpretation system that is now featured in our microbiome test.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do — this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your 'normal' microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the Atlas Microbiome Test.
Where can I get my results?
Your microbiome test results and raw data will be available in your online personal account at https://atlasbiomed.com/account.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be uploaded to your personal account about 4−8 weeks after your sample arrives at the laboratory.
What is the microbiome?
The microbiome is a community of bacteria that live in the gut. Nowadays, we know that over 1,000 different types of microbes are active in the human intestines. Thanks to major advances in technology, it is now possible to perform accurate analyses of the microbiome using 16S rRNA sequencing to identify these bacteria based on their DNA. In fact, the genes in the human microbiome outnumber the genes in the human body 100 to 1.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Gut bacteria are part of a big group of microbes that perform important jobs for the human body like digesting food and breaking down dietary fibre, synthesising vitamins and essential chemical compounds as well as protecting the body from inflammation. Some bacteria may participate in the development of certain illnesses but, for most species, only if they are present in abnormal amounts. When the microbiome is balanced, it is able to prevent the intrusion and overgrowth of potentially pathogenic bacteria, thus contributing to overall health.
Why should I take a microbiome test?
The Atlas Microbiome Test analyses the types of bacteria present and their proportion in the overall microbiome. It provides information about the various functions of your gut bacteria, like the extent to which they protect you against certain diseases and inflammation, as well as what vitamins they synthesise. You will also get recommendations to improve and maintain the balance of your microbiome by adding specific foods to your diet.
What's the difference between this test and laboratory analysis?
Atlas uses advanced technology to analyse the DNA of your gut bacteria. Unlike conventional laboratory analysis, the Atlas Microbiome Test not only qualitatively determines the composition of bacteria, it calculates the proportion of different types of bacteria in the microbiome. The 16S rRNA sequencing used for the Atlas test is more sensitive: it can detect bacteria that cannot be cultivated in Petri dishes (the method routinely employed by laboratories for stool sample analysis).
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
More than 20,000 scientific articles have been published about the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every month, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop an interpretation system that is now featured in our microbiome test.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
This research has established that bacteria in the microbiome are not simply 'good' or 'bad' species. Rather, how microbes participate in health or illness is dependent on their abundance in the overall community and how they relate to one another. The recommendations provided on your personal account have been developed on the basis of microbiome research by doctors and scientists.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do — this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your 'normal' microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the Atlas Microbiome Test.
Where can I get my results?
Your microbiome test results and raw data will be available in your online personal account at https://atlasbiomed.com/account.
When will I get my results?
Your results will be uploaded to your personal account about 4−8 weeks after your sample arrives at the laboratory.
45-min nutrition counselling session with a nutritionist to help you delve deeper into your results and create an action plan to achieve your goals
£214
Order a microbiome test and get 50% off nutrition counselling
45-min nutrition counselling session with a nutritionist to help you delve deeper into your results and create an action plan to achieve your goals
£214
Order a microbiome test and get 50% off nutrition counselling
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