Why test your gut microbiome? We live in an information era. As more and more knowledge comes to light about our gut and microbiome and how it impacts our health, many of us want to know more, and understand more. A gut microbiome test identifies what type of microbes reside in your gut, and whether they may improve health or contribute to poorer health outcomes. Your gut is home to many trillions of microbes, and many million genes - all of it unique to you. Even identical