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Are OMBucha® Tests registered with UK authorities?
Our partners at Atlas Biomed produce products that are a Medical Device registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) in the UK for distribution in United Kingdom.
I am under 18. Can I take the test?
This test is intended solely for the use of persons aged 18 and over.
What is the OMBucha® Microbiome Test subscription?
If you choose this option, we will send you a new OMBucha® Microbiome Test kit every 3 months to your chosen address. As soon as the test kit is delivered, we charge the order price to the bank card used for the initial payment. It is a rolling subscription, so you will receive a test […]
Can I do the test if I am sick or taking medication?
You should only collect a stool sample in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms. If you have been taking antibiotics or a long course of NSAIDs or have undergone surgery, wait at least 3 months before taking the OMBucha® Microbiome Test.
Should I follow a special diet before taking the home microbiome test?
No, you should not change your diet. Keep eating the way you normally do – this will allow us to get an accurate picture of your ‘normal’ microbiome and provide recommendations on how to improve or maintain it.
How do we know that bacteria affects our health?
We’re literally just scratching the surface of this fascinating topic. There exists more than 20,000 scientific articles that have been published relating to the gut microbiome and its relationship with various health conditions over the past decade. Every single month, world over, new research is released in this field. We used these publications to develop […]
What Is The Gut Microbiome
Your gut microbiome is a vast, interconnected community of trillions of bacteria and fungi that inhabit every aspect of your (GI) gastrointestinal tract, and have a major influence on your metabolism, body weight, propensity to illness, immune system, appetite and mood. Think of this network of living bacteria as an interwoven web of living, communicating […]