Every person's health concerns are different. At The Gut Instinct, consultations draw on microbiology, functional medicine, nutrition and psychology to help you understand your concerns and explore appropriate next steps.
1. Comprehensive Case Review | 90 minutes
An in-depth review of your health concerns, symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, previous investigations, and relevant contributing factors. This consultation takes a broader view of your health to identify patterns, clarify priorities, and develop an individualised plan.
2. Follow-Up Consultation | 20-45 minutes
A dedicated session to review your progress, discuss challenges, reassess your concerns, and refine your existing recommendations based on your response and changing needs.
3. General Health Counselling | 45 minutes
A focused consultation for individuals seeking guidance on specific health concerns, lifestyle factors, or preventive health practices. We explore your priorities and discuss practical, evidence-informed steps suited to your circumstances.
4. Microbiome Test Interpretation
As per appointment
Already have a gut microbiome test report? This consultation helps you understand the findings, the limitations of the testing method, and their potential relevance to your health concerns. We discuss the available evidence and appropriate next steps without treating test results in isolation.
Some health questions may warrant investigations beyond routine testing. Through external laboratory and diagnostic providers, we facilitate access to selected specialised tests across microbiome science, genomics, and biochemical analysis.
Explore the collapsible categories below to discover the available investigations and what they measure.
Testing is considered on a case-by-case basis. Not every consultation requires testing, and results should be interpreted in the context of your health history and the limitations of each test.
Comprehensive Gut Microbiome Panel
An in-depth analysis of your gut microbial ecosystem to explore microbial diversity, imbalances, and selected microbial features associated with digestive health. Findings can help contextualize concerns such as bloating, irregular bowel movements, and other persistent digestive symptoms, alongside your health history and lifestyle. Results are interpreted within the limitations of current microbiome science.
Nutrigenomics
Explore genetic variations that may influence food-related symptoms, nutrient metabolism, lactose intolerance, and sensitivity to selected dietary components. Testing can help identify genetic predispositions relevant to digestive comfort and nutritional needs, while recognizing that genetic findings alone do not confirm a food intolerance or explain every gut symptom.
Pharmacogenomics
Understand how genetic variations may influence your body's response to medications, including how certain drugs are metabolized and the potential for adverse effects. This may be particularly relevant when reviewing medication-related digestive side effects. Findings should be interpreted by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional and in the context of your medical history.
NAD+: Measures nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and DNA repair.
NMN: Measures nicotinamide mononucleotide, a precursor involved in NAD+ biosynthesis and cellular energy metabolism.
NADH: Measures the reduced form of NAD, which plays a central role in mitochondrial energy production and cellular redox reactions.
IL-6: Measures interleukin-6, an immune signalling protein associated with inflammatory responses and immune regulation.
GDF-15: Measures growth differentiation factor 15, a stress-responsive protein associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic stress, and systemic illness.
NAD+/NADH Ratio: Assesses the balance between oxidised and reduced NAD, providing insight into cellular redox state and metabolic processes.
Zonulin: Explores potential changes in intestinal barrier function.
SCFA Total and Individual: Assesses microbial fibre fermentation and metabolites that support bowel function and intestinal health.
Lactulose:Mannitol Ratio: Evaluates intestinal permeability and absorption across the gut lining.
Hippuric Acid: Reflects the metabolism of dietary compounds by gut microbes and the body.
Mevalonic Acid: Relates to cholesterol synthesis and cellular metabolic pathways.
TMAO: Explores links between gut microbial metabolism and cardiometabolic health.
Total Bile Acids: Investigates bile acid metabolism relevant to fat digestion and bowel function.
Cholic Acid: Assesses a primary bile acid involved in fat digestion and microbial bile acid metabolism.
Deoxycholic Acid: Reflects microbial transformation of bile acids and its relevance to intestinal function.
Chenodeoxycholic Acid: Assesses a primary bile acid involved in fat absorption and bile acid regulation.
Indican: Explores microbial breakdown of tryptophan-related compounds in the gut.
p-HPAA: Reflects aromatic compound metabolism involving diet, gut microbes, and the body.
Phenylacetic Acid: Provides insight into phenylalanine metabolism and microbial metabolite production.
p-Cresol: Explores microbial protein fermentation and the production of aromatic metabolites.
Calprotectin: Helps identify intestinal inflammation and distinguish inflammatory conditions from functional digestive disorders.
Lactoferrin: Helps assess intestinal inflammation, particularly in persistent diarrhoea.
Pancreatic Elastase: Evaluates pancreatic digestive enzyme function and possible malabsorption.
Lysozyme: Provides information about intestinal inflammatory activity.
Secretory IgA: Reflects mucosal immune activity at the intestinal surface.
Get in touch to discuss your concerns and identify the consultation most appropriate for your needs.