Stride Gut health

Optimal Biome

The Stride Optimal Biome Test analyses your gut microbiome in depth, measuring the balance and diversity of key bacteria involved in digestion, immunity, metabolism and gut-brain signalling, including species such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus.

  • At-home test
  • Subscription available
Sample
Stool
Collection
At-home stool sample, posted to the lab
Results in
20–25 days
Doctor reviewed
No

Test specifications

Provider
Stride
Sample type
stool
Collection method
at-home stool sample, posted to the lab
Turnaround time
20–25 days
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

About this test

Optimal Biome (One Off): Get a detailed breakdown of 300+ gut bacteria and understand how they're influencing your digestion, immunity, energy, skin, mood, and more.

The Stride Optimal Biome Test analyses your gut microbiome in depth, measuring the balance and diversity of key bacteria involved in digestion, immunity, metabolism and gut-brain signalling, including species such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. It reveals how your gut is functioning right now, ideal if you're dealing with bloating, digestive issues, low energy, poor immunity or unexplained symptoms.

Using a simple at-home stool sample, this test delivers personalised gut health insights you can act on immediately. Many people choose to retest through a subscription to see how dietary and lifestyle changes are working over time, while upgrading to StrideOne brings gut results together with DNA and blood markers for a more complete view of your health.

What's included :

  • Comprehensive report covering microbiome diversity, bacterial balance, digestive efficiency, and neurotransmitter pathways
  • Personalised, science-backed recommendations to optimise your gut health
  • Samples analysed using cutting-edge shotgun sequencing

Key benefits

Decode your gut

Get a detailed breakdown of 300+ gut bacteria and understand how they're influencing your digestion, immunity, energy, skin, mood, and more.

See what's out of balance

Learn whether your gut is in optimal shape - including your SCFA score, microbial diversity, gut-brain markers, and signs of inflammation or dysbiosis.

Connect the dots

Understand how your gut affects your sleep, stress resilience, and even mental wellbeing - with insights into serotonin, dopamine and GABA production.

Improve and retest

Receive tailored recommendations to improve your microbiome and gut health - and retest to see what's working over time.

Also available on a subscription (re-test every 6 months, pause or cancel anytime) at £259.35 per test.

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