Stool Testing: Limited Insights and Misleading Claims

Stool testing, although popular due to growing interest in the gut microbiome, provides only a limited snapshot of the intestinal environment. While it can detect specific markers like H. pylori or intestinal inflammation, it does not accurately represent the whole microbiome. Comparing it to assessing a city based on one neighborhood, decision-making based on stool testing can be misleading. Companies selling personalized nutrition based on stool tests are likely scams. Stool tests for specific digestive conditions should be recommended by doctors, not purchased online.