Gut Microbiome Mapping

Your gut does more than just digest food—it plays a central role in immunity, hormone balance, brain function, detoxification, and overall vitality. If you're dealing with digestive issues, fatigue, skin problems, inflammation, or even brain fog, the health of your gut microbiome could be a key piece of the puzzle.

At PrimeHealthMD, we use advanced gut microbiome mapping to get a comprehensive look at your gut health. Through state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, we can pinpoint imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, digestive function, and more, giving us the insight needed to treat the root cause of your symptoms.

If you're in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, or Kennesaw, Georgia, and struggling with unexplained health concerns, this test could be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (770) 800-3353 today.

What Is Gut Microbiome Mapping?

Gut microbiome mapping is an advanced diagnostic tool that analyzes the DNA and chemical metabolites of microorganisms in your gut. Unlike standard stool tests, this approach uses cutting-edge molecular technology (like Genova’s GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile) to provide a detailed picture of your digestive ecosystem.

The test evaluates:

• Beneficial and harmful bacterial populations
• Yeast, parasites, and pathogens
• Short-chain fatty acid production
• Inflammation and immune markers
• Digestive enzyme activity and fat breakdown
• Beta-glucuronidase (which impacts hormone detox)

This comprehensive analysis helps us understand how well your gut is functioning and how it may be influencing symptoms throughout your body.

Why is the Gut Microbiome Important?

Your gut microbiome isn’t just about digestion. It’s a powerful regulator of your immune system, hormone metabolism, brain chemistry, and inflammation levels. When it’s balanced, it helps you feel energized, focused, and resilient. When it’s out of balance, you may experience a wide range of symptoms, including:

• Bloating, gas, or irregular bowel movements
• Food sensitivities or digestive discomfort
• Fatigue or low energy
• Brain fog or mood imbalances
• Acne, eczema, or rosacea
• Joint pain or chronic inflammation
• Hormonal symptoms or cycle irregularities
• Autoimmune flare-ups

Unfortunately, many people try to manage these symptoms with short-term solutions, without realizing the gut is at the root. Microbiome mapping helps us shift from guesswork to targeted, effective treatment.

Combining GI Effects and DUTCH Testing for Deeper Insight

At PrimeHealthMD, we often combine GI Effects® testing with the DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) to get a full understanding of how your gut and hormone systems are working together or working against each other.

The GI Effects® Comprehensive Stool Profile gives us a snapshot of your digestive and microbial health: digestion, absorption, inflammation, and microbial balance. Meanwhile, the DUTCH test evaluates hormone levels and metabolites, including estrogen detox pathways and cortisol rhythms.

This combination allows us to:

• Assess whether your gut microbiome is impacting estrogen or cortisol balance
• Understand how stress and hormones are affecting digestion and inflammation
• Build a customized treatment strategy for both gut and hormone health

Treatment Based on Your Unique Gut Profile

Once your results are in, we develop a tailored treatment plan to help repair and restore gut balance. This may include:

Targeted Nutrition
We guide you in following an anti-inflammatory, microbiome-supportive diet. This may involve removing inflammatory foods, supporting digestion, and gradually reintroducing gut-healing nutrients.

Supplementation
Depending on your results, we may recommend specific probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, herbal antimicrobials, or nutrients to correct imbalances and improve overall function.

Gut Repair Protocols
If your test shows signs of intestinal permeability (leaky gut) or high inflammation, we implement evidence-based strategies to repair the gut lining and calm the immune system.

Hormone and Detox Support
Your gut plays a key role in detoxifying excess hormones. If your test results suggest sluggish detox pathways, we incorporate hormone-balancing and liver-supportive therapies to help restore balance.

Lifestyle Recommendations
We support your long-term healing with guidance on sleep, stress management, and movement—all of which are essential to a healthy gut-brain connection.

Why Choose PrimeHealthMD for Gut Microbiome Testing?

We don’t treat symptoms—we treat people. At PrimeHealthMD, our Functional Medicine providers are trained to interpret advanced lab tests and connect the dots between your gut health and your overall well-being.

With locations in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, and Kennesaw, Georgia, we’ve helped countless patients get to the root of their digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic symptoms by starting with the gut.

Whether you’re dealing with IBS, brain fog, fatigue, acne, or autoimmunity, gut microbiome mapping can give you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Gut

If you're ready to stop guessing and start healing, gut microbiome mapping may be the key. At PrimeHealthMD, we combine advanced diagnostics with a personalized care approach to help you feel better, naturally and sustainably.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (770) 800-3353 today. Let’s uncover the root of your symptoms and restore your gut, your health, and your quality of life from the inside out.