Zinzino announced its new Gut Health Test, a commercial test that can be conducted at home with a finger prick. The analysis measures gut bacteria production and how the body responds, offering insight into how a person’s diet and lifestyle affect immune defense and overall health. This finger prick system replaces the traditional stool sample test, which the company believes will make personalized diets and preventative gut health routines more accessible to the public.
“This is the future of gut health testing,” said Colin Robertson, Zinzino Chief Product Officer. “The gut is the center of the human universe, driving overall health and well-being, and this test serves as a lifestyle compass. It will help individuals assess their current gut health status and make the changes they need to support a healthier, more resilient body from the inside out.”
Zinzino’s Gut Health Test is based on metabolomics, which measures “signals” left behind in the blood by gut bacteria. Users collect a few drops of blood on a filter paper and the sample is sent to an independent lab in Norway for analysis. Two to three weeks later, the results are available for viewing online.
Should the test return results of an imbalance, Zinzino responds with recommendations for better gut health, like managing stress, limiting ultra-processed foods and upping fiber intake.
“Our goal is to make a positive contribution to preventative health on a global scale,” said Dag Bergheim Pettersen, Zinzino CEO. “Insights about the state of our body are hard currency today, and we’re very proud to empower people with tools to help them make informed decisions about their long-term health.”
