F/B Ratio

Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes Ratio

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F/B Ratio

The F/B ratio is the balance of the Firmicutes bacteria to the Bacteroidetes bacteria in the gut. The Firmicutes bacteria is known to be more effective as an energy source in promoting absorption of calories and weight gain than the Bacteroidetes bacteria. A balanced ratio between these two types of bacteria is important to maintain optimal health, with altered ratios potentially leading to weight and inflammation issues, and has been connected to certain disease conditions such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease.

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GI-MAP by Diagnostic Solutions

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The GI-MAP is a comprehensive stool test that utilizes qPCR technology to detect parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more, allowing practitioners to create personalized treatment protocols to address gut dysfunction.

GI-MAP + Zonulin by Diagnostic Solutions

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GI Effects® Comprehensive Profile - 1 day by Genova Diagnostics

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The GI Effects® Comprehensive Profile is a group of advanced stool tests that assess digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome to assist in the management of gastrointestinal health. This is the 1-day version of the test; it is also available as a 3-day test.

GI Effects® Comprehensive Profile - 3 day by Genova Diagnostics

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The GI Effects® Comprehensive Profile is a group of advanced stool tests that assess digestive function, intestinal inflammation, and the intestinal microbiome to assist in the management of gastrointestinal health. This is the 3-day version of the test; it is also available as a 1-day test.

BiomeFx by Microbiome Labs

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The BiomeFx examines the balance of pathogens and beneficial microbes that make up the microbiome and reports the potential functions of microbes to understand how the microbiome could impact symptoms and health concerns. It also provides nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations to improve the balance of the microbiome.

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