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The chances are you are suffering from symptoms and want to feel great again.
You might have heard about intestinal parasites and want to know if this is what is causing your symptoms.
We've been there too (we really have!), we understand the struggle and how hard it is to find the answers you need.
You're not alone — Healthpath can give you the expert insight, support and guidance to get your health back on track.
Parasites are living organisms that need a host (you!) to survive. While some of them don’t cause us any harm, many do. If you have IBS symptoms like diarrhoea, bloating and constipation, you could have parasites living in your gut.
They can also cause non-gut related symptoms such as skin rashes, sleeping problems, anaemia, allergies and aches and pains.
The good news is that if you suspect you have parasites, you can test for them and there’s a lot you can do to address it.
It is possible to test for parasites, and the best way to do this is using PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology, which looks for the DNA in parasites. This method of testing can pick up an infection from any part of the parasite, no matter how small – at Healthpath, we test for 6 different parasites.
But parasites are only one piece of the puzzle and it’s important to consider them alongside the whole microbiome to know how to tackle them. There might be more than one root cause of your symptoms.
This is why at Healthpath, we don’t test for parasites in isolation. We test for more biomarkers than anyone else so we can look at the whole puzzle together.
And we don’t just leave you to interpret the results yourself – we make your test results easy to understand. Plus, our expertly-crafted, personalised health plans and packages help you finally feel your best.
A path to a better, healthier you.
That’s why we’re called Healthpath, and why thousands of doctors & practitioners recommend us.
These easy steps get you on the path to good health.
Our advanced tests give you invaluable insights into your current health picture
Our accredited labs analyse your sample, then our experts review the results and your symptoms
Your bespoke plan has food, supplements and education, plus a personal video from your practitioner
1 to 1 support with a practitioner to discuss your results, health plan and get valuable advice on next steps
Add a Plan or Package, and get expert practitioner advice to take back control of your health — based on your results, symptoms and health history.
Easy-to-read report
We turn complex lab results into meaningful insights and action plans that you can understand and follow.
Included with all tests
Expert analysis & advice
Our in-house U.K. based practitioners review your results, and provide easy-to-understand insights and a written summary.
Included with all tests
Access to specialist referrals
If we feel you need more personalised 1 to 1 support, we’ll refer you to expert practitioners from our network of 2500+ practitioners for free.
Included with all tests
Personalised 12-week health plan & video*
Take the guesswork out of supplements with personalised supplement recommendations, meal plans and lifestyle advice – based on your symptoms and test results.
Plus, a personal video from a practitioner explaining your results.
Health coaching call with a practitioner**
A 30-minute 1 to 1 consultation with an experienced practitioner to get additional support for your results & health plan.
**Ultimate Package only
From a personalised health plan to health coaching calls, choose the right level of support for you. All of our tests come with easy-to-understand results, reviewed by a practitioner and include a written summary.
The UK's most comprehensive test
Discover your friendly & unfriendly bacteria
Find out if you have leaky gut
Check your immune response
Find yeasts and parasites
See how well your digestion works
Learn how well you break down food
Practitioner review of your results
£449
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Everything in the Ultimate Gut Test, plus:
Early bowel cancer detection check
Personal video from your practitioner
Expert symptom review
Bespoke health plan
Personalised supplement plan
Everything in the Ultimate Gut Test and Ultimate Plan, plus:
30 minute health coaching call with an experienced practitioner
Our state-of-the-art tests are the most complete and comprehensive on the market.
Here’s what’s included:
Full Microbiome Panel61 markers
Understand the balance of important (often friendly) species of bacteria in your gut, including faecalibacterium, akkermansia, bifidobacteria and lactobacillus.
Associated with IBS, IBD, obesity and diabetes.
Histamine Producing Bacteria1 marker
Associated with IBS, leaky gut, histamine intolerance, abdominal pain, asthma.
Hydrogen Sulfide Producing Bacteria4 markers
Diarrhoea, constipation, brain fog, chronic fatigue syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and leaky gut have been linked to these bacteria.
Includes Desulfovibrio piger, Desulfomonas pigra and Bilophila wadsworthia.
Yeasts (the mycobiome)7 markers
Associated with IBS, abdominal pain and imbalances in the gut-brain axis, an overgrowth of yeasts can be disruptive to your eco-system.
Includes candida albicans as well as candida krusei, candida glabrata, candida dubliniensis, candida parapsilosis, candida tropicalis, candida lusitaniae.
Archaea1 marker
Constipation, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis have all been associated with archaea.
Archaea are methane-producing such as Methanobrevibacter spp.
Potentially pathogenic bacteria11 markers
Unfriendly bacteria can cause a range of problems such as IBD, IBS, autoimmune diseases, gut inflammation and so much more.
Includes klebsiella—one of the most common bacteria to overgrow in the small intestine in those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).
Also includes Haemophilus spp, Acinetobacter spp, Proteus spp, Enterobacter spp, Serratia spp, Hafnia spp, Morganella spp, Citrobacter spp, Pseudomonas spp, Providencia spp.
Immune & Inflammatory Markers2 markers
Includes calprotectin and secretory IgA.
Calprotectin, an inflammatory marker, differentiates IBS and IBD.
Secretory IgA is associated with poor gut-immunity when low, or infection, when high.
Secretory IgA is associated with poor gut-immunity, when low, or infection, when high.
Absorption & Digestion4 markers
Includes: digestive residues for protein, fat, and carbohydrates
Digestive residues, when elevated, are associated with poor digestion and malabsorption of nutrients.
This may be associated with weight loss, and nutrient deficiencies.
Parasites6 markers
Symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, dehydration, gas.
Includes: Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis - the two most common parasites in the UK - Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, Cryptosporidium spp., and Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Blastocystis hominis is a potential cause of IBS-D (Diarrhoea).
Symptoms may include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, abdominal cramping, dehydration, gas.
H. Pylori1 marker
H. Pylori is thought to infect approximately 50% of the population. It is a bacteria that colonises the stomach.
While some do not experience symptoms, it is the most common cause of gastric ulcers, the most common symptom of which is ongoing indigestion.
Butyrate producing bacteria8 markers
Butyrate is important for gut motility, immune function and gut lining integrity. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-pain properties.
Includes faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Roseburia among others.
Leaky Gut1 marker
Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) is indicated by the biomarker Zonulin.
Associated with many digestive symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, as well as autoimmune diseases, fatigue, headaches, difficulty concentrating, skin problems such as acne, rashes, or eczema, and joint pain.
100+ Biomarkers
The most comprehensive test on the market
Includes leaky gut
Interest-free payment options
Our gut is unique...so your results will be too! Here's a sample report so you can know what to expect.
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Our Functional Medicine Practitioners and Registered Nutritional Therapists know that no two people are the same.
We consider an individual’s symptoms, lifestyle and emotional influences to create targeted plans to support wellbeing.
Most of the team have been on their own personal health journeys, so we know from experience what it’s like to finally get answers and find the support you need.
We are here to guide you every step of the way to great health again.
From the amazing tests to the knowledgeable supportive team, they are the only place I will trust with my health and advice. Would 100% recommend.
When it comes to gut health they are second to none. So if you want to improve your health, then Healthpath should be the first option.
Healthpath make you feel understood and explain everything so well. They have been amazing! I feel like I am finally healing my gut and back in control of my body.
From the amazing tests to the knowledgeable supportive team, they are the only place I will trust with my health and advice. Would 100% recommend.
When it comes to gut health they are second to none. So if you want to improve your health, then Healthpath should be the first option.
Healthpath make you feel understood and explain everything so well. They have been amazing! I feel like I am finally healing my gut and back in control of my body.
Here's why we're the at-home test that gives you results
The most complete gut tests on the market
A UK-based company with fair, transparent pricing
Proven and trusted by over 32,000 customers
Genuine support from our team of caring experts
We take the time to understand you and your symptoms
Tailored plan & health coaching call to get you back to good health*
Or £99 over 4 interest-free payments
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Choose a date & time to suit you
Trying to find solutions to your gut health issues is complicated enough. On top of that, you’ve probably discovered that there are dozens of competing companies in this area – all offering microbiome testing, with a wide range of features and prices.
We’d love to take a few moments to help you, to answer your questions or concerns, and to give you some genuine advice.
We believe good health should be accessible to all, this is why we offer 3 different package options all with interest-free payments.
If you’ve been suffering from long-term symptoms and want the best support to achieve your health goals, we’d strongly recommend you choose our Package option which includes a personalised plan and call with one of our practitioners.
However, no matter which testing option you choose, you can be assured that you’re getting the most comprehensive gut test on the market, and all test results are reviewed by our team of experienced practitioners.
Yes, if you’d like to upgrade to the Ultimate Plan or Ultimate Package please get in touch with our team at hello@healthpath.com.
Plese note: Adding a plan or health coaching call after your test purchase may be more expensive, so we strongly recommend you opt for the Ultimate Plan or Ultimate Package at the point of first purchase.
Our gut does far more than digest our food. Amongst many other things, it plays a role in making our neurotransmitters, it influences our hormones and it’s also home to most of our immune system. What this means is that if something isn’t right in the gut, it can show up in a number of ways—headaches, skin conditions, joint pain and more. To look at it another way: there are very few conditions that can’t be helped by addressing the gut. If you recognise yourself in any of the symptoms listed above, it may be worth taking the test.
This test provides information that simply can’t be gathered from a questionnaire or consultation, which means it could prove insightful for anyone. It’s particularly helpful for those suffering from digestive complaints, skin conditions and autoimmune diseases, and any other symptoms listed above.
We certainly think so. At Healthpath, we value evidence and trust—and this applies to all our products. Unless something can genuinely help you, we have no interest in offering it. We understand it can seem strange to pay for health tests (especially in the UK), but we also think that your health is one of the most valuable investments you can make.
At the moment we only ship to UK addresses. If you have a special request, please feel free to get in touch.
1 x test instructions
1 x request form
1 x stool sample preparation system
2 x transport tubes
1 x shipping bag
You can download full instructions here.
You must not stop any medications in order to take this test. You should stop taking probiotics three days before taking the test, but other common supplements are unlikely to affect the results.
You must follow your normal diet a week before taking the test, as any dramatic changes in diet will lead to skewed results. You must also plan to take the test on Monday–Wednesday, as the samples can only be posted back to the lab on these days. For more information, you can download the test instructions here.
If you have any questions or issues with taking your sample according to the instructions provided, it is important you contact us before you send your sample to the lab.
Healthpath cannot guarantee to intercept your sample once it arrives at the lab and so it may still be processed.
Contact us on hello@healthpath.com.
Return your samples using the pre-paid returns envelope via post box (choose a priority post box where available). Your sample will be sent to our partner in London (please note the tracking number) and then sent to our lab in Germany. You will receive an update when it arrives in Germany 2- 5 working days after posting.
Your results will be posted on your online account a maximum of two weeks after you return your samples.
Simply log in to your Healthpath account here and click ‘Tests’. You’ll be able to access your results and personalised recommendations (if applicable) two weeks after returning your samples (sometimes sooner).
All your results data is accompanied by clear, jargon-free explanations. Our practitioners also review all results and include a written summary of helpful insights.
It’s possible, though you’ll need to check the details of your insurance to see what’s included.
We do offer tests for children, but it’s important you work with a practitioner experienced in working with children.
Personalised, 1 to 1 support with a practitioner is safer and more effective when analysing test results for children and providing appropriate advice.
It is important to reach out to our team to discuss the test before you purchase.
