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 Galactooligosaccharides testing
- GOS prebiotic fermentation capacity tracking
- legume fiber and dairy prebiotic processing potential
What is Galactooligosaccharides?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's capacity to ferment galactooligosaccharides (GOS) - prebiotic fibers found in legumes and produced in small amounts in human breast milk. Also present in some prebiotic supplements. Estimated from galactosidase-encoding genes by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Galactooligosaccharides important?
GOS are selectively fermented by Bifidobacterium species and support gut microbiome development. They are used in infant formula for microbiome support and in adult prebiotic supplements. GOS fermentation capacity may reflect Bifidobacterium richness and prebiotic responsiveness.
What insights will I get?
Your GOS fermentation capacity may indicate your microbiome's ability to respond to legume-based and GOS-supplemented dietary interventions. Low capacity may parallel low Bifidobacterium levels.
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