# Gut Health Test — Improve your gut health with accurate, at-home microbiome testing **URL:** https://www.earthley.com/products/gut-health-test **Categories:** Digestive Remedies, Herbal Remedies, Gut Health, Natural Lifestyle Essentials & Accessories, Gut Health and Detox **Tired of guessing what’s going on with your gut? **Say hello to our partner, Tiny Health, and the new Gut Health Test (for ages*** 1 week and up***)! This at-home test uses cutting-edge science to peek into your gut microbiome – those tiny microbes that influence your digestion, energy, and overall vibe. Whether you’re battling bloating, feeling sluggish, or just want to optimize your wellness, this game-changing test gives you personalized insights to support your health. Unlike other testing methods, **Tiny Health uses deep shotgun metagenomics** sequencing, the **gold standard **in gut health testing. With this method, they can discover *every* strain of bacteria, yeast, mold, or parasites in your gut - without having to know what to look for. This means you get a much more comprehensive look at what's in your gut. This test was developed by PhD researchers with years of experience in gut health and labs. ### How It Works **Step 1**: Purchase the test kit and we'll send it to you! **Step 2**: Follow the instructions in the kit to take a mess-free sample (right off the toilet paper - no need for collection paper and spoons). **Step 3**: Ship the sample straight to Tiny Health's lab with the included envelope. **Step 4**: Receive results in your inbox within a few weeks! ### The Results (and What Next) So why should you do this test? What will you learn? Tiny Health will give you access to your results in a private portal. The results are extremely comprehensive. You'll learn: - An **overall "score"** of your gut health from 0 - 100 (including gut diversity) - **Red flags** of any key problem areas, including leaky gut - **Every strain** of bacteria, yeast, mold, and parasite in your gut and the percentage of each - Whether the strains found are beneficial, situational, unhealthy, or unknown (research is always evolving - and provided!) - An **action plan** - what to eat or avoid and what supplements to take to improve your gut health - **Research** and **FAQs** on gut health and every bacteria and yeast strain ### Why You’ll Love It **Accurate: **Strain-level precision using deep-shotgun metagenomics, the microbiome gold standard. **Affordable:** Get a complete picture of your microbiome at a fraction of the cost of a traditional PCR test. **Easy: **Take the test at home in 5 minutes with our mess-free sample collector. **Actionable: **Get actionable dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations from our microbiome experts based on your results. *Disclaimer: This test is for informational and wellness purposes only, not to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice or persistent symptoms. * ## Variants & Pricing - **REGULAR** — $249.99 — In stock — SKU `ACC-GUT-TEST-ADULT` ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: How solid is the science? A: From Tiny Health: "Microbiome health as a field is relatively new compared to medicine in general. However, human microbiome research has grown over the past 10 years and rose exponentially in the past five years as sequencing technology became more affordable. "There are now more researchers looking closely at how the microbiome is related to health and disease. When it comes to the baby microbiome and associations with health or disease, some very clear patterns have emerged. We pull data and reference high-quality research that is reproducible and gives consistent results. This way, you can be confident in the information that we share." ### Q: Why shotgun metagenomics over other gut health tests? A: Many gut health tests use PCR methodology. With PCR, you have to know what you're testing for - so there are limits to what can be found. Also, if the lab runs enough cycles, it could be found even if it's not really a concern. With shotgun metagenomics, the lab doesn't have to know what to test for, so they can discover *every* strain of bacteria or yeast, even if it's not yet known to be part of the human microbiome. You'll get a much more comprehensive look at what's going on in your gut. ### Q: How long does it take to get results? A: It will take 3 - 4 weeks from the time the test is received by the lab. Plan to mail your sample the same day you take it. ### Q: Is "sampling" gross? I don't want to touch poop! A: No! Tiny Health has made the sampling process very easy. Basically, after you use the toilet and wipe, you take a small bit of poop off the toilet paper with a provided swab. You never have to touch poop or get messy at all (no more so than otherwise using the bathroom). ### Q: The test is expensive - is it worth it? A: If you are having gut issues or concerns - yes! The gut holds a large part of our immune systems and affects our mental health (in addition to digestion and nutrient synthesis and absorption). If your gut is not functioning well, it affects your overall health in many ways. Testing can tell you exactly what's going on so you know best how to help. Many people are grateful for the knowledge and are able to improve their health based upon it! ### Q: How big does my sample need to be? Do I have enough? A: The test works with a tiny amount of sample. If it is visible on the swab, it is enough! Do not completely cover the swab or let it get very messy; that is not needed.