New Gut Microbiome Test To Detect Health Issues
New gut test aims to explain symptoms missed by routine diagnostics
Hyderabad: As bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight gain and hormonal complaints become increasingly common across age groups, a growing gap is emerging between what people experience daily and what routine medical tests are able to explain. truGut360, a newly introduced gut microbiome test in the city, is attempting to address this gap by examining how the gut functions before disease markers appear.
Conventional diagnostics are designed to detect structural disease such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, organ damage or infections. Early functional changes, however, often begin much earlier and remain invisible to routine panels.
These include shifts in gut microbes, altered fermentation of food, low-grade inflammation, early insulin resistance and disrupted gut–brain signalling. As a result, many people are told their reports are normal despite persistent symptoms.
“Routine tests look for disease, not early system-level dysfunction,” said Anil K.C, founder and chief executive officer of Longeny. “People are often told nothing is wrong even when their body is clearly struggling.”
truGut360, he said, focused on analysing the gut microbiome, a system that plays a central role in digestion, metabolism, immunity and hormone regulation. By examining microbial patterns linked to these processes, the test seeks to explain why individuals can respond very differently to the same foods or lifestyles.
“Two people can eat the same healthy meal. One feels energised, the other bloated or tired. That difference is often in the gut, not willpower,” he added.
The approach has implications for conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders, which are frequently treated as isolated hormone problems. Increasing evidence links both to insulin resistance, inflammation and nutrient absorption, all of which are influenced by gut health.
“PCOS and thyroid issues are not just hormone problems,” he said. “When the gut is imbalanced, even medication may not work the way it should. Gut insights do not replace doctors, they help treatment work better.”
Awareness remains limited, with gut health still widely associated only with acidity or constipation. This has fuelled reliance on quick fixes such as probiotics or restrictive diets, which often fail to deliver lasting change.
“Gut health is not about shortcuts,” he said. “It is about restoring balance through food diversity, the right fibres, meal timing and stress regulation, especially within an Indian dietary context.”
Even with clearer insights, sustaining change remains difficult. Gut biology responds over weeks and months, while daily routines often push people back into old habits.
“Most people know what they need to do. Consistency is the hardest part, and it is also what makes the biggest difference,” Anil told Deccan Chornicle.