Intestinal disorders are now a social problem that affects more than 70% of the population.

Modern diet promotes imbalance and inflammation to the detriment of the intestine, because of our excessive intake of refined carbohydrates, as opposed to foods rich in fibre. Furthermore, with the increased intake of prepacked foods and refined industrial products, the situation can only worsen.

Our lifestyle, with hastily eaten meals, at irregular hours while trying to juggle with all our everyday problems has an enormous effect on the health of our intestine.

Flora Scan is a complete test that is useful to evaluate the microbiota, any inflammation in the intestine, digestive capacity and intestinal permeability.

  • Dysbio check: to evaluate the balance in intestinal microbiota by analysing the metabolites produced by the bacterial flora: indacan and skatole, in a urine sample.
  • Pro-flora check: a microbiological analysis to identify microorganisms forming the bacterial flora in the intestine. Evaluation of Lactobacillus spp, Bifid bacterium spp, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp, Group PMP (Proteus spp, Morganella spp, Providencia spp), Streptococcus spp, Group KES (Klebsiella spp, Enterobacter spp, Serratia spp) on stool samples.
  • Patho flora check: microbiological analysis to identify potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Evaluation of Candida spp, Campylobacter spp, Shigella spp, Salmonella spp, Clostridium difficile, Yersinia enterocolitis on stool samples.
  • Inflammation check: evaluation of faecal calprotectin; a high presence is found in people suffering from chronic inflammatory pathologies.
  • Permeability check: evaluation of a1-antitripsine on stool samples. Correct intestinal permeability prevents food intolerances and nutritional deficiencies arising. Intestinal permeability is compromised in people suffering from intestinal inflammation.
  • Digestion check: in the case of dysbiosis, food intolerance and intestinal inflammation, our digestive apparatus, especially the intestine, is unable to correctly metabolise the food. The Digestion check enables testing the digestion products and intestinal absorption, pancreatic elastase, complete stool exam, concealed blood.

Who should take the test? We recommend this test, which is a complete screening for the health of your intestine, if you have had one or more of these symptoms.:

  • Food intolerance or allergies
  • Diarrhoea, constipation, irregular bowel movements
  • Irritable colon and chronic intestinal disorders (Chron’s disease, ulcerous rectocolitis, etc.)
  • Bloated stomach, stomach tension and cramps
  • Flatulence and aerophagy
  • Recurring genital infections (candida, cystitis)
  • Poor nutrient absorption
  • Difficult digestion, halitosis
  • Hectic and stressful lifestyle
  • Unbalanced and unvaried diet, rich in refined foods and fat and poor in fibre
  • Headache and hemicranias
  • Chronic tiredness, asthenia, difficulty in concentrating
  • States of anxiety and mood swings
  • Dermatological problems
  • Weakened immune system
  • Antibiotic/pharmacological treatment

Ask your doctor for more information