The Stride Optimal Biome Test analyses your gut microbiome in depth, measuring the balance and diversity of key bacteria involved in digestion, immunity, metabolism and gut-brain signalling, including species such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus.
Optimal Biome (One Off): Get a detailed breakdown of 300+ gut bacteria and understand how they're influencing your digestion, immunity, energy, skin, mood, and more.
The Stride Optimal Biome Test analyses your gut microbiome in depth, measuring the balance and diversity of key bacteria involved in digestion, immunity, metabolism and gut-brain signalling, including species such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. It reveals how your gut is functioning right now, ideal if you're dealing with bloating, digestive issues, low energy, poor immunity or unexplained symptoms.
Using a simple at-home stool sample, this test delivers personalised gut health insights you can act on immediately. Many people choose to retest through a subscription to see how dietary and lifestyle changes are working over time, while upgrading to StrideOne brings gut results together with DNA and blood markers for a more complete view of your health.
What's included :
Decode your gut
Get a detailed breakdown of 300+ gut bacteria and understand how they're influencing your digestion, immunity, energy, skin, mood, and more.
See what's out of balance
Learn whether your gut is in optimal shape - including your SCFA score, microbial diversity, gut-brain markers, and signs of inflammation or dysbiosis.
Connect the dots
Understand how your gut affects your sleep, stress resilience, and even mental wellbeing - with insights into serotonin, dopamine and GABA production.
Improve and retest
Receive tailored recommendations to improve your microbiome and gut health - and retest to see what's working over time.
Also available on a subscription (re-test every 6 months, pause or cancel anytime) at £259.35 per test.
Description provided by Stride.
The listing publishes a detailed description, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state the biomarkers measured, what the report looks like.
The provider does not state how many biomarkers are measured, so depth cannot be assessed.
Can be done at home; results in around 25 days.
£399.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.
Results are not doctor-reviewed as standard.
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