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 Vitamin B7 testing
- Gut microbial biotin production capacity tracking
- microbiome-derived biotin contribution assessment
What is Vitamin B7?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's functional capacity to synthesize biotin (vitamin B7), derived from biotin biosynthesis pathway gene abundance by shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
Why is Vitamin B7 important?
Gut bacteria produce biotin, and evidence suggests that microbiome-derived biotin may contribute meaningfully to human biotin status. Biotin is critical for fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis, and amino acid metabolism. Microbiome production capacity may be especially relevant for individuals at risk of biotin insufficiency.
What insights will I get?
Your microbial biotin production capacity may indicate the degree to which your gut microbiome contributes to your biotin supply. This should be interpreted alongside dietary biotin intake and blood biotin levels if clinically relevant.
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