Track Your Biological Drift: Multi-Omics At-Home Health Testing

BIOLOGICAL DRIFT

What is Biological Drift?

Biological drift is the gradual shift in your cells, genes and metabolism as you age, showing up as weight that won't budge, hormones in flux, brain fog, low energy and a body that feels older than it should.

Learn about Biological Drift

Here's how to see it.

A single test shows this drift. Two tests shows its direction. Testing three or more times shows where it's heading, giving you time to change course before symptoms become harder to reverse. The best part? Every test happens at home.

Your Direction

A second test shows whether your biology is heading the right way, often before symptoms like brain fog or low mood become obvious.

Your Baseline

Your first test shows exactly where your weight, hormones, energy and gut function stand today, before you change anything.

Your Forecast

Three or more tests let vivaSIM model your trajectory, showing what's likely next and what to change now to shift it.

Your Full Picture

Every test reads combined weight, hormones, gut function and energy signals, so your baseline, direction and forecast tell one connected story.

You already know how you feel.

Here’s what that feeling is usually connected to.

Select a symptom to see the biology behind it.

Managing my weight: weight is an outcome, these are the inputs

“I've done all the diets but I still can't keep the weight off.”

The number on the scale shows direction, not composition: it cannot tell you whether you are losing fat or muscle. Sleep is one input, and one week of restricted sleep reduced insulin sensitivity in healthy men.[1] An under-active thyroid is a recognised cause of weight gain on an unchanged diet,[2] and through the menopause transition fat mass tends to rise while lean mass falls.[3]

Weight is often the first illustration of underlying biological drift that you notice, not the only one. Insulin sensitivity and muscle mass tend to change quietly, and a scale cannot show either.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

If you take a prescribed weight-loss medicine, never change or stop it on the basis of a test result without speaking to your prescribing doctor. If eating or weight is causing you distress, the Butterfly Foundation helpline is 1800 33 4673.

Biological systems linked to managing my weight

vivaINSIGHT: Insulin sensitivity and fuel storage
GPThyroid and metabolic pace
vivaINSIGHT: Sleep and stress load
vivaINSIGHT: Appetite and satiety signalling
SELF-CHECKMuscle mass and metabolic rate
GPSex hormones and reproductive stage

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers and weight management markers

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Carbohydrate, fatty acid and energy metabolism

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Metabolism, physical activity and sleep scores, with your estimated energy requirement

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Thyroid function, HbA1c, fasting insulin and sex hormones are GP blood tests. The full guide explains which to ask for.

Learn more about Weight Management

Weight Management is always more than just one thing. Find out more about the six systems that influence weight management, how testing can help you make the right decisions, and take the Weight Management Quiz.

Explore the full guide

References:

Buxton OM, et al. Sleep restriction for 1 week reduces insulin sensitivity in healthy men. Diabetes. 2010;59(9):2126-2133. PMID 20585000
Chaker L, et al. Hypothyroidism. Lancet. 2017;390(10101):1550-1562. PMID 28336049
Greendale GA, et al. Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition. JCI Insight. 2019. PMID 30843880

Perimenopause and menopause: a multi-system transition, not just a hormone problem

“Hot, cold, wide awake, then wiped out. I never know which one I'll get or when.”

Oestradiol fluctuates through the transition rather than falling in a straight line, which is why it is staged by bleeding pattern first and hormones second.[1] Several systems adapt at once. Hot flushes last a median of about seven years across the transition,[2] sleep disturbance becomes more common,[3] and fat mass rises while lean mass falls.[4]

The transition is loud. The Biological Drift underneath it is quieter: body composition, sleep and glucose handling change across these years, often inside normal reference ranges.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Menopausal hormone therapy is a prescribing decision for you and your doctor. vivaLAB does not prescribe it or recommend for or against it.

Biological systems linked to perimenopause and menopause

GPOvarian signalling and your cycle
SELF-CHECKThermoregulation
vivaINSIGHT: Sleep continuity
vivaINSIGHT: Mood and cognition
vivaINSIGHT: Body composition and metabolic flexibility
vivaINSIGHT: The gut and oestrogen metabolism

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Carbohydrate, fatty acid and energy metabolism, and neurotransmitter metabolism

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Sleep, energy, metabolism and physical activity scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Staging is done with your GP from your bleeding pattern, and hormones are GP blood tests. The full guide explains what to ask for.

Learn more about Perimenopause and Menopause

Read about the role of all six systems in Perimenopause and Menopause, how testing helps you make more informed decisions regarding your symptoms, and take the Quiz.

Explore the full guide

References:

Harlow SD, et al. Executive summary of the Stages of Reproductive Aging Workshop + 10: addressing the unfinished agenda of staging reproductive aging. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012;97(4):1159-1168. PMID 22344196
Avis NE, et al. Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Intern Med. 2015. PMID 25686030
Kravitz HM, et al. Sleep disturbance during the menopausal transition in a multi-ethnic community sample of women. Sleep. 2008. PMID 18652093
Greendale GA, et al. Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition. JCI Insight. 2019. PMID 30843880

Brain fog and poor focus: a cluster of cognitive symptoms

“I do everything right but my head feels cloudy by 2pm.”

Brain fog (slowed recall, poor concentration, mental fatigue) is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Your brain uses about a fifth of your body's energy at rest and holds almost no reserve,[1] so a steady fuel supply matters. In midlife cohorts, higher inflammatory markers are associated with lower cognitive performance,[2] and one week of short sleep reduced insulin sensitivity in healthy men.[3]

Brain fog is often one of the first indicators of biological drift that you notice (along with weight gain). These systems usually shift slowly and inside normal reference ranges, which is why results can read as fine while you feel the change.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Biological systems linked to brain fog and poor focus

vivaINSIGHT: Fuel delivery
vivaINSIGHT: Inflammatory signalling
vivaINSIGHT: Sleep and stress load
GPHormonal signalling
vivaINSIGHT: Methylation and micronutrients
vivaINSIGHT: The gut-brain axis

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

B-complex vitamin, neurotransmitter and energy metabolism markers

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Sleep, energy and alcohol scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Thyroid function, iron, B12 and sex hormones are GP blood tests. The full guide explains which to ask for.

Learn more about Brain Fog

Read about all six systems that influencce your cognitive function, how testing helps you make the right decisions and take Clarity Quiz.

Explore the full guide

References:

Raichle ME, Gusnard DA. Appraising the brain's energy budget. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2002;99(16):10237-10239. PMID 12149485
Gimeno D, Marmot MG, Singh-Manoux A. Inflammatory markers and cognitive function in middle-aged adults: the Whitehall II study. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2008;33(10):1322-1334. PMID 18774232
Buxton OM, et al. Sleep restriction for 1 week reduces insulin sensitivity in healthy men. Diabetes. 2010;59(9):2126-2133. PMID 20585000

Persistent tiredness: fatigue that outlasts a good night's sleep

“I still feel tired even after a couple of early nights or a quiet weekend.”

Tiredness that rest does not fix usually has more than one contributor. Iron stores can run low while a standard blood count reads normal, and iron reduced fatigue in non-anaemic women with low ferritin.[1] An under-active thyroid is a recognised cause of tiredness.[2] Inflammatory signalling is one of the biological mechanisms studied in fatigue across chronic illness.[3]

Tiredness is another indicator of Biological Drift. Energy can shift slowly and inside normal reference ranges long before anything is flagged.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Tiredness with unintended weight loss, fevers, night sweats or breathlessness at rest should be discussed with your GP promptly.

Biological systems linked to persistent tiredness

GPOxygen transport and iron
GPThyroid and metabolic pace
vivaINSIGHT: Fuel supply and glucose control
vivaINSIGHT: Sleep and recovery
vivaINSIGHT: Inflammatory load
vivaINSIGHT: The gut and nutrient absorption

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Energy metabolism, B-complex vitamins, nutritional markers and oxidative damage

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Sleep, energy and physical activity scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Iron studies and thyroid function are GP blood tests, and for this symptom they come first. The full guide explains why.

References:

Verdon F, et al. Iron supplementation for unexplained fatigue in non-anaemic women: double blind randomised placebo controlled trial. BMJ. 2003;326:1124. PMID 12763985
Chaker L, et al. Hypothyroidism. Lancet. 2017;390(10101):1550-1562. PMID 28336049
Matura LA, Malone SK, Jaime-Lara R, Riegel B. A systematic review of biological mechanisms of fatigue in chronic illness. Biol Res Nurs. 2018;20(4):410-421. PMID 29540066

Restless sleep: eight hours in bed is not eight hours of sleep

“I'm waking at 3am night after night, and I have no idea why.”

Waking through the night, or rising unrestored after a full night, usually reflects several systems at once. Irregular sleep timing is associated with higher mortality risk, more strongly than sleep duration,[1] sleep disturbance becomes more common across the menopause transition,[2] and iron status is part of clinical guidance for restless legs.[3]

Broken sleep is also an indicator Biological Drift. Sleep timing and quality tend to shift gradually, and each broken night makes the next day harder to read.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, or heavy daytime sleepiness, starts with your GP and possibly a sleep study, not an at-home test.

Biological systems linked to restless sleep

GPBreathing during sleep
vivaINSIGHT: The stress response
vivaINSIGHT: Circadian timing and light
vivaINSIGHT: Evening fuel and alcohol
GPIron stores and restless legs
GPSex hormones and temperature

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Neurotransmitter and energy metabolism, and oxidative damage

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Sleep, energy and alcohol scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Iron studies and sex hormones are GP blood tests. The full guide explains when to start with your GP.

References:

Windred DP, et al. Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: a prospective cohort study. Sleep. 2024. PMID 37738616
Kravitz HM, et al. Sleep disturbance during the menopausal transition in a multi-ethnic community sample of women. Sleep. 2008. PMID 18652093
Winkelman JW, et al. Treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. J Clin Sleep Med. 2025;21(1). PMID 39324694

Digestive discomfort: bloating, discomfort and unpredictable bowels

“I'm keeping a mental note on the location of the nearest toilet.”

Fibre you cannot digest feeds the microbes that can, and gas is the by-product. How much you notice depends on fermentation, transit, the gut barrier, digestive capacity, the gut-brain axis and your cycle. Higher habitual fibre intake is associated with more fibre-fermenting organisms,[1] and methane made by some gut microbes is associated with slower transit.[2] If you are thinking of cutting out gluten, test for coeliac disease first, as coeliac tests lose accuracy once gluten is removed.[3]

Digestive discomfort is often an indicator of Biological Drift. Microbial diversity can narrow quietly as foods are dropped, long before a standard test reads as abnormal.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Blood in your stool, unintended weight loss or a persistent change in bowel habit should be discussed with your GP promptly.

Biological systems linked to digestive discomfort

vivaINSIGHT: Fermentation and gas
vivaINSIGHT: Transit and motility
vivaINSIGHT: The barrier and immune tone
vivaINSIGHT: The gut-brain axis
vivaINSIGHT: Digestive capacity
GPSex hormones and the cycle

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers, gut gas production and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Dysbiosis markers, and carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Nutrition score, macronutrient breakdown and alcohol score

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Coeliac serology and iron studies are GP blood tests. The full guide explains the order to do things in.

References:

Lin D, et al. Association of dietary fibre intake and gut microbiota in adults. Br J Nutr. 2018. PMID 30355393
Triantafyllou K, Chang C, Pimentel M. Methanogens, methane and gastrointestinal motility. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2014. PMID 24466443
Rubio-Tapia A, et al. ACG clinical guidelines: diagnosis and management of celiac disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2013. PMID 23609613

Low mood and resilience: the cost of sustained demand

“Things seem so difficult; I feel flat and brittle. I just don't bounce back like I used to.”

Mood is shaped by circumstance, history and relationships, and no test speaks to those. The capacity you bring to them has biological companions. Inflammatory markers such as CRP and IL-6 are associated with depression, with small effects,[1] insomnia is associated with a higher risk of later depression,[2] and exercise reduced depressive symptoms across randomised trials.[3]

Low mood is one of the more noticeable indicators of Biological Drift. Sleep, inflammatory tone and recovery tend to move together, and each can shift slowly enough to go unseen.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

vivaINSIGHT is not a mental health assessment. If you are struggling, speak to your GP, or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636. In an emergency call 000.

Biological systems linked to low mood and resilience

vivaINSIGHT: Stress response and recovery
vivaINSIGHT: Inflammatory load
vivaINSIGHT: Autonomic recovery
vivaINSIGHT: Cellular energy supply
vivaINSIGHT: Metabolic flexibility
vivaINSIGHT: The gut-brain axis

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity, short-chain fatty acid producers and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Neurotransmitter metabolism, energy metabolism and B-complex vitamins

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Sleep, energy and physical activity scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Thyroid function, iron and B12 are GP blood tests worth ruling out. The full guide explains which.

References:

Howren MB, Lamkin DM, Suls J. Associations of depression with C-reactive protein, IL-1, and IL-6: a meta-analysis. Psychosom Med. 2009. PMID 19188531
Baglioni C, et al. Insomnia as a predictor of depression: a meta-analytic evaluation of longitudinal epidemiological studies. J Affect Disord. 2011. PMID 21300408
Noetel M, et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ. 2024. PMID 38355154

Feeling older than my age: the gap between your years and how you feel

“I look at what I used to do and it feels like someone else's life.”

Fitness, strength, inflammatory tone, metabolic flexibility, sleep and hormones all change with time, usually gradually enough to feel normal. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is strongly and consistently associated with lower mortality and chronic disease risk,[1] and chronic inflammation is associated with lower physical function in older adults.[2] vivaLAB does not reduce this to a single biological age score. vivaLAB's test reports show the individual markers you can move.

Feeling older is one of the more pronounced indicators of Biological Drift. Fitness, inflammatory tone and glucose handling usually change gradually, often inside normal reference ranges.

Test once to discover where you are. Test again to track which way you are moving.

Sudden loss of strength, chest pain or breathlessness on exertion, or unexplained falls should be discussed with your GP promptly.

Biological systems linked to feeling older than my age

vivaINSIGHT: Cardiorespiratory fitness
SELF-CHECKMuscle mass and strength
vivaINSIGHT: Inflammatory load
vivaINSIGHT: Metabolic flexibility
vivaINSIGHT: Sleep and repair
GPHormonal stage

vivaINSIGHT At-home testing included in vivaINSIGHT.
GP Blood tests to discuss with your GP.
Self-check Questions you answer in the lifestyle assessment.

vivaINSIGHT

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

vivaBIOME

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Diversity and inflammation marker

vivaMETABOLITE

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Energy metabolism, oxidative damage, and carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism

Lifestyle Assessment

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Physical activity, metabolism, sleep and energy scores

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Sex hormones and fasting insulin are GP blood tests. The full guide explains which to add.

References:

Lang JJ, et al. Cardiorespiratory fitness is a strong and consistent predictor of morbidity and mortality among adults: an overview of meta-analyses. Br J Sports Med. 2024;58(10):556-566. PMID 38599681
Brinkley TE, et al. Chronic inflammation is associated with low physical function in older adults across multiple comorbidities. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2009. PMID 19196644

UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA

Decode your biology and track your drift.

Standard testing will tell you an issue exists but it doesn't tell you why. Our proprietary tri-layer testing protocol decodes your gut microbiome, metabolic health and lifestyle information at a cellular level. It provides you the context behind your sleep issues, brain fog, weight gain, energy slumps and hormone changes - your Biological Drift. The best bit? You do all your testing at home.

Gut Health

Your gut microbiome is a complex community of trillions of microorganisms influencing digestion, metabolism, cognitive, mood and immune function and general energy.

Metabolic Health

Metabolism determines how efficiently your gut converts food into energy, amino and fatty acids, and how efficiently they are used by your body in all of its processes.

Lifestyle

When, what and how much you eat, how often you exercise, past and present health and medications, all further contextualise your biological data.

Decode & Track

Tracking your biology over time helps you see your Biological Drift to optimise your digestion, sleep, immunity, energy levels, cognitive function, hormones and longevity

PERSONALISED

Your biology is unique, as will be your health plan

Our biology and lifestyles are all unique and change over time. Our once-off tests and scheduled testing membership plans provide you a snapshot of where your biology is today and where it's heading, to you help you make the appropriate decisions for your future health.

Women's Health

Gut microbiota significantly influences your skin, hair, nails, brain function and menopause symptoms.

Men's Health

Reducing cardiovascular risk, brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain are all linked to a healthy gut.

Stress & Weight Management

Effective stress and weight management begins with a healthy gut.

Longevity

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What this page is based on

Every numbered claim on this page links to a record in PubMed, the US National Library of Medicine's index of biomedical literature.

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Rathore K, Shukla N, Naik S, Sambhav K, Dange K, Bhuyan D, Haq QMI. The Bidirectional Relationship Between the Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus. 2025;17(3):e80810. PMID: 40255763
Cryan JF, O'Riordan KJ, Cowan CSM, et al. The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis. Physiol Rev. 2019;99(4):1877-2013. PMID: 31460832
Baker JM, Al-Nakkash L, Herbst-Kralovetz MM. Estrogen-gut microbiome axis: Physiological and clinical implications. Maturitas. 2017;103:45-53. PMID: 28778332
Zhao Y, Yu C, Zhang J, Yao Q, Zhu X, Zhou X. The gut-skin axis: Emerging insights in understanding and treating skin diseases through gut microbiome modulation (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2025;56(6):210. PMID: 41041846
Liu Z, Liu X. Gut microbiome, metabolome and alopecia areata. Front Microbiol. 2023;14:1281660. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2023.1281660
Zhang S, Li J, Li L, Yuan X. Gut microbiota on cardiovascular diseases: a mini review on current evidence. Front Microbiol. 2025. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1690411
Sánchez Romero EA, Meléndez Oliva E, Alonso Pérez JL, Martín Pérez S, Turroni S, Marchese L, Villafañe JH. Relationship between the Gut Microbiome and Osteoarthritis Pain: Review of the Literature. Nutrients. 2021;13(3):716. PMID: 33668236
Asadi A, Shadab Mehr N, Mohamadi MH, Shokri F, Heidary M, Sadeghifard N, Khoshnood S. Obesity and gut-microbiota-brain axis: A narrative review. J Clin Lab Anal. 2022;36(5):e24420. PMID: 35421277
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Struggling with weight, hormones, or focus? It's Biological Drift.

What is Biological Drift?

Here's how to see it.

You already know how you feel.

Here’s what that feeling is usually connected to.

Managing my weight: weight is an outcome, these are the inputs

Biological systems linked to managing my weight

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Learn more about Weight Management

Perimenopause and menopause: a multi-system transition, not just a hormone problem

Biological systems linked to perimenopause and menopause

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Learn more about Perimenopause and Menopause

Brain fog and poor focus: a cluster of cognitive symptoms

Biological systems linked to brain fog and poor focus

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Learn more about Brain Fog

Persistent tiredness: fatigue that outlasts a good night's sleep

Biological systems linked to persistent tiredness

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Restless sleep: eight hours in bed is not eight hours of sleep

Biological systems linked to restless sleep

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Digestive discomfort: bloating, discomfort and unpredictable bowels

Biological systems linked to digestive discomfort

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Low mood and resilience: the cost of sustained demand

Biological systems linked to low mood and resilience

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Feeling older than my age: the gap between your years and how you feel

Biological systems linked to feeling older than my age

What vivaINSIGHT reads for this symptom

Gut microbiome · metagenomic sequencing of stool samples

Metabolites · urine-based assessment of cellular biochemistry

Structured questionnaire, repeated at every re-test

Additional tests to discuss with your GP

Decode your biology and track your drift.

Your biology is unique, as will be your health plan

Once-off Tests and Membership Plans

What our customers are saying

Still have questions?

Top Picks

What this page is based on

Struggling with weight, hormones, or focus?
It's Biological Drift.