More than just digestion, your gut plays a central role in overall health. Trillions of microorganisms — primarily bacteria but also viruses and fungi — live in the digestive tract and help with nutrient absorption, immune regulation, metabolism, and even mood. When this community is balanced, your body thrives; when it’s out of balance, it may contribute to digestive discomfort, inflammation, metabolic issues, or immune dysregulation.

What Is a Gut Microbiome Test?

A gut microbiome test analyses the microorganisms in your digestive system by examining a small stool sample. Using advanced DNA sequencing techniques, laboratories identify the types and amounts of bacteria present, measure microbial diversity, and compare your microbiome profile against population benchmarks. Reports usually include insights on “beneficial” versus “imbalanced” microbial makeup , plus personalised recommendations for diet and lifestyle changes. Testing is non-invasive and simple — unlike gastroscopy or colonoscopy — and provides preliminary insights that can help you understand your gut health better.

Why Consider Gut Microbiome Testing?

A gut microbiome test can be useful for several reasons:

• Supports digestive health awareness: Helps identify potential contributors to bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhoea.

• Offers personalised dietary guidance: Based on your unique gut profile, allowing targeted food and probiotic suggestions.

• Provides early insights for broader health: An imbalanced microbiome is linked to conditions such as obesity, diabetes, IBS and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Encourages proactive wellness: Identifies patterns that can be improved through lifestyle adjustments before symptoms become severe.

Gut microbiome testing is not a diagnostic tool for disease; it offers actionable insights that can empower lifestyle changes and optimise health with professional guidance.

How the Test Works

• Consultation: A health review to understand your symptoms and health goals.

• Sample Collection: You use a kit to collect a small stool sample at home.

• Lab Analysis: The sample undergoes DNA sequencing to read the bacterial composition.

• Results & Recommendations: You receive a comprehensive report with insights and tailored advice on diet, lifestyle and probiotics.

This process usually takes about 2–5 weeks from collection to results.

About the AMILI Gut Microbiome Test

We offer the AMILI Gut Health Test Kit, an advanced screening tool designed with an Asian-centric microbiome database. This means insights are more relevant to diverse Asian microbiome profiles — a key advantage given that microbiomes can vary significantly between populations.

The test includes:

• Analysis of multiple gut pathways, including digestion, immunity, metabolism and brain-gut interactions.

• Diversity and balance indicators to show gut resilience.

• Personalised dietary recommendations from a large food and nutrient database.

• Tailored probiotic suggestions based on your gut profile.

While the test is not a clinical diagnostic, it supports wellness planning and helps you make informed lifestyle choices for better gut health.

Gut Health at a Glance

Should You Get a Gut Microbiome Test?

If you’re experiencing persistent digestive symptoms, irregular bowel habits, unexplained bloating, food intolerance concerns, or you want a deeper understanding of how your gut may be influencing your overall health, microbiome testing can provide clarity and direction.

However, it’s important to understand tests like these are part of a wellness assessment and not replacements for medical diagnostics when serious disease is suspected.

Take Charge of Your Gut Wellness

Understanding your gut microbiome can illuminate patterns that have long impacted your digestion, energy, immunity, and even mood. With personalised insights, you can make targeted dietary and lifestyle changes that support a healthier gut — and a stronger you.

👉 Book a consultation with us to discuss whether a gut microbiome test, including the AMILI Gut Health Test Kit, is right for you.

Vetted by Dr Zhao Runfeng