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“ It ’ s exciting when you see how far microbiome science has furthered in just a decade .”
Dr Palok Dean R & D and Professor , NISER and Director , MicrobioTx
“ Newly introduced tests such as the Gut Function Test have made it very simple for us .”
Dr Sanjay Sachdeva
Founder & CEO , Metabalance
“ Fix your gut to fix your health is our Mantra .”
Sreemathy Venkatraman
Founder , Mitha Aahara fatty acids . Moreover , the gut-brain axis , a bidirectional communication system between the gut and the brain , underscores the microbiome ’ s influence on mental health .
When the microbiome is imbalanced — a condition known as dysbiosis — it can lead to various health issues , including irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ), obesity , autoimmune diseases , and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression . Gut health testing aims to identify such imbalances and provide actionable insights for restoring gut equilibrium .
But what is good gut health really ? Good gut health refers to a healthy gut microbiome . Gut microbiome is a bustling ecosystem of bacteria , viruses , fungi , and other microbes that live inside our intestines . An imbalance in these microorganisms , known as dysbiosis , can lead to various wellness
issues such as improper metabolism , poor immunity , low mood etc . As Sreemathy Venkatraman , a renowned clinical dietitian and wellness nutritionist , and founder of Mitha Aahara , explains “ Your tendency to lose or gain weight , the development of chronic disease , the occurrence of autoimmune disorders , mental health problems , hormone imbalances , fertility issues , etc ., can all be impacted by your gut health . Fix your gut to fix your health is our Mantra . We help patients with their health conditions by working on the gut , and we do see patients getting really good results with improvement in their gut health .”
Science Meets Consumerism
Gut Health is witnessing a wave of rising consumer awareness and interest . Gut microbiome testing has become a rapidly growing field , with numerous companies developing
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BioVoiceNews | February 2025