Doctor Sultan’s microbiome analyses, nutrition and health and parasites test package

Description

What is the gut microbiome?

The gut microbiome is the set of microorganisms found in the gastrointestinal system. There are billions of these microorganisms present in the intestines and they are (mostly) beneficial.

How do all these bacteria affect your health?

Gut bacteria contribute to proper digestion and provide protection against pathogens. Research on gut bacteria has yielded a lot of new information in recent years. Changes in the gut microbiome can be linked to various allergies and intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease. The changes also seem to affect our mood, immunity, and obesity, and there is even clear evidence of a relationship between disturbed gut balance and the risk of various cancers, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

A unique feature of Doctor Sultan’s gut microbiome program is that all living microorganisms in the gut microbiome are measured. With our method, in addition to full insight into the composition, we also provide insight into the group of microorganisms that do not fall within the analyzed bacterial groups. Thus, we also measure the organisms that are missed by other detection methods. This gives a fair and clear picture of the coverage of the process and contributes to the predictive value of gut microbiome research.

What is the Doctor Sultan Nutrition and Health program?

We have developed a combination of tests (also called a metabolome) that provides insight into the processing of macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) from the diet and how the various metabolic processes are balanced. Subtle differences in their mutual relationship reflect a disturbed balance and are specific to each individual.
We do the above measurements when you are sober (10 hours without eating and drinking) so that we always measure in a stable situation that can be easily compared.
To also gain insight into how food directly affects you, we have also developed tests that are taken immediately after a meal. For this, we do not use blood, but saliva. We then look specifically at the absorption of glucose and lactate, because these are the most important metabolites in developing a metabolic imbalance. By simultaneously measuring glucose and lactate in saliva, we get a good understanding of carbohydrate metabolism after eating. In urine, we can determine the severity and origin of any chronic acidosis. Chronic low-grade acidosis has an important contribution to the development of many chronic diseases.

By comparing the results of these metabolic processes and interpreting them in context, we are able to draw the correct conclusions about your metabolic health and give the right advice regarding a healthy diet, supplements, and lifestyle

How does it work?