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 Fructooligosaccharides testing
- FOS prebiotic fermentation capacity tracking
- onion and garlic fiber processing potential
What is Fructooligosaccharides?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's functional capacity to ferment fructooligosaccharides (FOS) - a class of prebiotic soluble fibers found in onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, and some prebiotic supplements. Estimated from relevant enzyme genes by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Fructooligosaccharides important?
FOS are among the best-studied prebiotics, selectively stimulating beneficial bacteria including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Microbiome capacity to ferment FOS may indicate how effectively your gut can respond to dietary prebiotics or prebiotic supplementation.
What insights will I get?
Your FOS fermentation capacity may indicate how well your microbiome can utilize common prebiotic foods and supplements. Low capacity may suggest a microbiome that may benefit from targeted prebiotic strategies to rebuild FOS-fermenting populations.
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