Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time. Derived from laboratory results. This score or index is not an FDA-cleared test. It aids clinician-directed assessment and is not a stand-alone diagnosis.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Cellulose testing
- Cellulose dietary fiber digestion capacity tracking
- plant cell wall fermentation potential assessment
What is Cellulose?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's functional capacity to degrade cellulose - the most abundant plant cell wall fiber. Calculated from the abundance of cellulase-encoding genes detected by shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Reported as a functional capacity index.
Why is Cellulose important?
Cellulose is found in virtually all plant foods but cannot be digested by human enzymes alone. Gut bacteria with cellulase activity can break down cellulose into fermentable sugars, contributing to overall SCFA production. This capacity reflects the diversity of fiber-fermenting organisms in your gut.
What insights will I get?
Your cellulose digestion capacity may indicate how effectively your microbiome can extract nutritional value from plant-based foods. Low capacity may suggest reduced diversity of fiber-fermenting species, potentially addressable through increased dietary plant diversity.
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