If you’ve been struggling with gut issues — bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas, or food sensitivities — and you’ve tried everything without real answers, you’re not alone.

For many people, symptoms continue even after changing their diet, taking probiotics, or running standard labs. That’s because most tests only tell part of the story.

The StoolOMX™ test from Diagnostic Solutions goes deeper — it helps uncover how your gut is actually working and what might be driving your symptoms beneath the surface.

What Is the StoolOMX™ Test?

StoolOMX™ is a specialized stool test that looks at gut metabolism — meaning, it doesn’t just check which bacteria live in your gut, but what they’re doing.

Your gut microbes help digest food, produce energy, regulate inflammation, and even communicate with your brain. The StoolOMX™ test measures some of these key molecules in the stool to see how well your digestive system and microbiome are functioning together.

It’s an add-on to another popular gut test called GI-MAP®, which shows which bacteria, viruses, and fungi are present. Together, they give a much more complete picture of your gut health.

What Does StoolOMX™ Look For?

The test measures two main types of gut metabolites — bile acids and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) — which play major roles in digestion, detoxification, and overall gut balance.

Bile Acids

These are made in your liver and released into your intestines to help digest fats. Your bile acids help with:

• Gut motility:
  • Too many bile acids can cause loose stools or diarrhea.
  • Too few can lead to constipation, poor fat digestion, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Fat and fiber digestion
• Assessing liver health
• Play a major role in detoxing
  • Including estrogen detox!
• Cholesterol balance
  • Some cholesterol is excreted via the bile and gut

Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)

SCFAs are a postbiotic metabolite that are produced when your gut bacteria ferment fiber from your diet. They feed your gut lining, keep inflammation low, and help with blood sugar balance and immune function. SCFAs help with:

• Gut motility
  • Low levels are associated with constipation
  • Higher levels are associated with diarrhea
• Inflammation
• Decreasing leaky gut
• Healing the gut lining
• Preventing colon cancer

By looking at these metabolites, we can learn how your gut is functioning — not just whether “bad bugs” are there, but what’s actually happening in your digestion.

Who Should Consider the StoolOMX™ Test?

You don’t need to be seriously ill to benefit from gut testing. The StoolOMX™ can be especially helpful if you:

• Have ongoing bloating, diarrhea, or constipation that hasn’t resolved with diet changes.
• Experience IBS-like symptoms
• Other gut tests are “normal,” but you still have symptoms
• Have high cholesterol
• Suspect fat maldigestion or Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM)
• Have a family history of colon cancer
• Feel stuck on endless detox protocols
• Are on a GLP-1 medication

Why This Test Matters

Most gut tests stop at identifying bacteria — but that’s like knowing who is at the party without knowing what they’re doing.

StoolOMX™ helps fill in the missing piece of the puzzle:

• It explains why you might have diarrhea or constipation.
• It uncovers how your gut bacteria are affecting your digestion and metabolism.
• It gives us real data to personalize your nutrition and supplement plan — instead of guessing.

When we understand the “why,” we can create a plan that finally helps you feel better — supporting bile flow, balancing bacteria, improving digestion, and restoring gut health from the inside out.

Conclusion

If you’ve been told everything looks “normal” but you still don’t feel normal, the StoolOMX™ test could reveal what’s really going on.

By combining this test with your symptoms and health history, we can design a plan that helps your gut work with you — not against you.

👉 Curious if this test is right for you? Schedule a info call!

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement regimen.