What To Do After Your Results
Your BiomeBuddy results are just the beginning. Here's a roadmap for taking action based on what you discover.
Your Action Timeline
Weeks
Start dietary changes and supplements
Months
Allow time for changes, then retest
Months
Consider advanced interventions if needed
Follow-Up Testing
Your BiomeBuddy report might suggest additional tests to get a fuller picture of your gut health.
Action Items:
- SIBO breath test if overgrowth patterns detected
- Comprehensive stool test for parasites or pathogens
- Food sensitivity testing
- Liver function tests
- Thyroid panel if metabolic issues suggested
Dietary Changes
Most people adjust their diet based on what their report reveals about bacterial imbalances or deficiencies.
Action Items:
- Increase fiber diversity (30+ plants per week)
- Add fermented foods (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi)
- Reduce processed foods and refined sugars
- Increase prebiotic foods (onions, garlic, asparagus)
- Try elimination diet if food sensitivities suspected
- Work with clinical nutritionist for personalized meal plan
Supplements
Based on specific deficiencies or imbalances identified in your test.
Action Items:
- Specific probiotic strains for your bacterial profile
- Prebiotics to feed beneficial bacteria
- Butyrate supplements if deficient
- Digestive enzymes if malabsorption suspected
- Anti-inflammatory supplements (omega-3, curcumin)
- Akkermansia-supporting supplements (polyphenols)
Research and Self-Education
Many people dive deeper into learning about gut health and the specific bacteria found in their results.
Action Items:
- Read about specific bacteria in your report
- Learn about gut-brain axis connections
- Understand how lifestyle affects microbiome
- Follow latest microbiome research
- Join gut health communities and forums
- Utilize 30-day support team access for questions
Advanced Interventions
For cases where dietary and supplement interventions aren't sufficient, more targeted therapies may be considered.
Action Items:
- Antimicrobial herbs or medications for pathogenic overgrowth
- Comprehensive gut healing protocols
- Functional medicine consultation
- Targeted probiotic therapy based on genomic analysis
- In extreme cases, fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for severe dysbiosis
Retesting
Track your progress by retesting your microbiome after implementing changes.
Action Items:
- Measure improvement in bacterial diversity
- Confirm reduction in inflammatory bacteria
- Verify increase in beneficial species
- Track response to dietary interventions
- Adjust protocol based on changes observed
- Share results with healthcare providers
You're Not Alone: 30-Day Support Included
Every BiomeBuddy test includes 30 days of expert support. Our team can help you interpret your results, answer questions, and guide you through implementing changes.
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