Your gut does far more than digest food. It interacts with your metabolism, immune responses and the way nutrients are processed. Yet ‘gut health’ can be a frustratingly vague phrase, especially when you are already dealing with bloating, unpredictable digestion or a sense that your body is not responding as it used to.
What makes this test different?
The Zinzino Gut Health Test is not a stool or microbiome test and it does not list every type of bacteria living in your gut. Instead, it uses a dried blood spot sample to measure selected signals linked to how gut bacteria and your body process tryptophan, an essential amino acid obtained through food.
What is measured?
The laboratory analyses three compounds: indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite produced by certain gut bacteria; tryptophan (TRP); and kynurenine (KYN), which is produced through the body’s own tryptophan pathway. The report also calculates ratios between these markers and combines them into a Gut Health Index. Together, these results offer a window into your current gut-immune-metabolic marker profile and how it may relate to your diet and lifestyle.
Simple testing, practical guidance
The sample is collected at home from a finger prick, with no stool sample required. For best accuracy, Zinzino advises taking the test in the morning after an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, with water only. Your sample is analysed anonymously by an independent laboratory and your report includes result-based guidance, with a particular focus on fibre, polyphenol-rich foods, stress and everyday habits. We can help you make sense of the report and choose manageable changes rather than attempting an overwhelming lifestyle overhaul.
Important to know
This is a wellness and self-screening test, not a diagnostic test for IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, food intolerance, infection or any other medical condition. It is designed to guide informed wellbeing choices, not to provide a medical label. New, severe or persistent bowel symptoms, unexplained weight loss, bleeding or significant pain require medical assessment.
Listen to what your gut is telling you
Start with the Zinzino Gut Health Test and turn your results into a practical 120-day plan.
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What to expect from your session
Before
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what treatment should involve. I’ll explain the session, listen to your concerns and make sure you feel comfortable with the plan.
During
Each appointment is tailored to the service you’ve booked and your individual needs. You can ask questions or ask me to pause at any point. I’ll take into account your history, your goals and how you respond during treatment.
After
After each session, I will be upfront and clear about the recommended next steps, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident with the plan.
