About

Our Mission

Gut Balancing is a precision microbiome analysis service built on rigorous science. We combine multiple 16S rRNA databases with a proprietary dysbiosis model to give you the most complete picture of your gut health — and a clear 10-week plan to act on it.

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Founded by Alex Zaharakis, Medical Physicist

Alex has devoted his technical expertise to developing innovative microbiome analysis tools that go far beyond standard gut tests. His physics background drives the parallel database approach at the core of the Gut Balancing methodology — resolving bacterial naming conflicts across historical datasets to deliver accurate, actionable results.

Two Ways to Get Started

01

Order Our Microbiome Stool Test

Receive a collection kit, submit your sample, and we handle everything — sequencing, analysis, and your personalized report.

02

Upload Your FASTQ Raw Data

Already tested with Ombre or Biomesight? Upload your raw FASTQ data and we will run it through our full analysis pipeline.

How Our Analysis Works

  • 1

    Multi-Database IdentificationWe cross-reference each amplicon sequence variant (ASV) across multiple 16S rRNA databases, resolving historical naming changes to ensure nothing is missed or mislabeled.

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    Reference Ranges from Our DatasetWe benchmark your results against our curated reference population, giving you meaningful context — not just raw counts.

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    10-Week Personalized ProgramWorking with a Gut Balancing Practitioner, you receive a structured plan tailored to your dysbiosis pattern with weekly supplement and dietary suggestions.

Ready to understand your gut?

Order your test kit or upload existing data to get started today.

Order a Test Kit Upload FASTQ Data