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 Isomaltooligosaccharides testing
- IMOS prebiotic fermentation capacity tracking
- fermented grain and honey-derived fiber processing potential
What is Isomaltooligosaccharides?
This metric estimates your gut microbiome's capacity to ferment isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOS) - complex sugars produced during starch fermentation, found in fermented grains and honey, and used as prebiotic supplements. Estimated from relevant enzyme genes by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Isomaltooligosaccharides important?
IMOS fermentation supports beneficial gut bacteria and may contribute to SCFA production. IMOS are increasingly used as commercial prebiotics in functional foods and supplements. Fermentation capacity reflects the presence of specific glycoside hydrolase-expressing bacteria.
What insights will I get?
Your IMOS fermentation capacity may indicate how effectively your microbiome processes this class of complex sugars from fermented foods and prebiotic supplements.
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