Managing Your Gut Health Just Got Easier
Written by Daniel Fusch
There’s been a lot of buzz about the gut microbiome recently, and for good reason.
The health of our gut bacteria actually affects how we feel every day. Its role in our overall health goes way beyond digestion: gut health influences energy, mood, metabolism, and even how the body responds to stress. Remarkably, about 70% of the body’s immune system resides there.
So, the question is: how do we know what’s going on in our gut?
Until now, understanding the bacteria in the gut involved a trip to the doctor or an (unpleasant) stool sample taken at home. Not exactly high on most people’s to-do lists. Scandinavian health and wellness company Zinzino has developed an at-home test that changes all of that. The first-of-its-kind gut health test makes it as easy as a quick finger prick, making it easier than ever to discover what’s happening deep in your gut — and empowering you to take a more personalized approach to wellness.
What’s the Big Deal About Gut Health?
We feel our best when our gut bacteria are in balance. That balance allows the body to break down food in a way that supports our overall health. The gut is a delicate ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in the digestive tract that can get out of balance due to the food we eat, lifestyle choices, stress, medications, irregular sleep, and more.When it’s out of balance, the impact can show up everywhere. Common signs of an unbalanced gut microbiome can include bloating, constipation, irregular digestion, unexplained fatigue or brain fog, food sensitivities, and skin issues like acne, eczema, and rosacea. You may also notice frequent illness or mood changes, like anxiety and irritability.
Taking Results a Step Further
Zinzino’s at-home test involves just a drop of blood collected on filter paper with a finger prick. The sample is sent to a third party lab, and you receive a personalized report within weeks, along with recommendations to support better gut health. It also includes a follow-up test after 120 days to track the body’s response to diet and lifestyle adjustments.Not only is the test simple, but it is also effective. Unlike traditional stool tests that identify which microbes are present, Zinzino’s approach focuses on what those microbes produce — the metabolites circulating through your bloodstream that reveal how your gut and body communicate. This next-level information flags fiber intake, immune stress, and immune activation—aspects that stool tests cannot capture on their own.
As science continues to uncover the connection between gut health and overall well-being, tools like Zinzino’s at-home test make understanding your body easier than ever, leading to lifestyle choices that translate into measurable change.
