Exclusive | Do you need a $599 gut test? What your poop can tell you about your health
Briefly

Many US adults experience persistent digestive issues like bloating and pain without seeking treatment. GutID provides a stool sample test to assess gut microbiome health, which is crucial as imbalances can lead to significant health conditions. Factors affecting gut bacteria include diet and lifestyle. Intus Bio's GutID tests, while innovative, are met with skepticism from some experts, likening them to "snake oil" due to potential misinformation.
GutID is a new testing option that officially launched earlier this year. The stool sample exam is designed to comprehensively explore the delicate community of bacteria, viruses and fungi living in our gut and highlight ways to improve it.
Everything the microbiome does is very explainable - it all makes sense and it all works as it should," Paul Denslow, CEO and co-founder of Intus Bio, told The Post. "We just haven't had the technology to see it in the detail or with the completeness or with the accuracy required to be actionable.
Read at New York Post
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