Discover how microbiome therapy works
Microbiome therapy consists of three steps: an analysis, a consultation with a practitioner and – if appropriate – a personalized prescription. Microbiome Center supports practitioners in this process, but does not treat itself. Don't have a practitioner who works with Microbiome Center yet? We help you connect to an affiliated practitioner.
Good to know
If you already have a healthcare practitioner who works with Microbiome Center, you don't need to request an analysis or treatment yourself. Your practitioner will arrange everything with you. In that case, please see the page If you already have a participating healthcare practitioner.
A home test that provides insight into how your microbiome functions. The analysis forms the basis for any treatment, but can also be requested completely separately if you only want insight into your microbiome.
How the test works
- You will receive a small home kit with clear instructions.
- You take a small sample at home and send it to the laboratory via the enclosed return envelope.
- There, the microbiome in your stool is extensively analyzed.
What you'll receive
Within two weeks, you'll receive a personalized report showing:
- which bacteria are present in your gut,
how your gut microbiome compares to a healthy balance,
and where there may be potential imbalances or vulnerabilities.
If you're working with a healthcare practitioner, they will also receive the report so you can review the results together.
Consultation with an affiliated practitioner
Who is the practitioner?
Consultations are provided by independent doctors/practitioners who work with the Microbiome Center platform. Microbiome Center does not treat itself, but links you to a suitable practitioner.
What happens in the consultation?
A practitioner from the Microbiome Center network discusses with you:
- your symptoms and medical background
- The result of the analysis
- the possible causes of your symptoms
- whether microbiome therapy suits your situation
Based on this, you will determine together which follow-up steps are appropriate.
How do I get matched with a practitioner?
If you opt for a process including consultation during your application, Microbiome Center will link you to a suitable practitioner from the network. This includes looking at availability, expertise and your situation. The practitioner will then contact you to schedule an appointment.
Consultation fees
If you opt for a process including a consultation, the consultation costs are part of your order. If you work directly with a practitioner, consultation costs are usually charged by the practitioner himself.
Personalized microbiome therapy
If therapy proves appropriate, your practitioner will prescribe a prescription.
How the treatment is composed
The treatment is prepared exclusively on prescription and is:
- based on your analysis, complaints and medical background,
- assessed by your practitioner,
- prepared by a licensed pharmacist according to pharmaceutical guidelines,
- tailored to your personal situation.
Aftercare and guidance
- You will receive your personal microbiome therapy at home, along with clear instructions for use.
- During follow-up consultations, you and your practitioner discuss how the treatment is going.
- If necessary, the practitioner can evaluate the treatment and give additional advice.
Ready to discover what your microbiome is saying?
Already 20,000+ people have opted for an analysis with personal guidance.
What microbiome therapy can do for many people
Support for inflammatory complaints
A disturbed microbiome can play a role in long-term inflammation. Targeted therapy can help to restore that balance.
Better digestion
In case of complaints such as abdominal pain or bloating, analysis can provide insight. Together you look at what your microbiome needs.
More energy & less fatigue
Your microbiome affects the absorption of nutrients. Restoring balance can contribute to more energy.
"After years of complaints without a clear cause, Microbiome Center finally gave me insight and improvement. I feel like myself again."
What are the costs?
Stool analysis
Indication: ± €240
- basis of each treatment
- can also be requested separately
- Home test + laboratory analysis
Consultation with a practitioner
Indication: from €77 per consultation
- Conversation about complaints & analysis
- Rates vary by practice
- costs are outside Microbiome Center
- By an independent practitioner
Tailor-made microbiome therapy
Indication: ± €275 (The recipe is often for 2 months)
- Prescription, custom made
- Tailored to your analysis
- often comparable to or cheaper than individual supplements
Frequently asked questions how it works
Where can I log in to view my data?
Clients and practitioners log in directly via our online portal: Log In
How can I pay for my microbiome analysis?
You can easily pay for your microbiome analysis through your Microbiome Center account. As soon as your analysis is ready, you will be notified and you can complete the payment online.
Is online payment not possible? Then you can also transfer the amount manually. Please note that the processing of a manual payment may take additional time.
Bank details
IBAN: NL28INGB0008229093
BIC/SWIFT: INGBNL2A
In the name of: Microbiome Center
Always state your invoice number with your payment.
Are the costs of Microbiome Center reimbursed?
Usually not. In some cases, (part of) the costs are reimbursed from a supplementary health insurance. This differs per health insurer and policy.
Keep in mind:
- Many supplementary insurance policies offer reimbursement for certain alternative or complementary treatment methods.
- The amount of the reimbursement differs per policy.
- Supervision by a registered doctor is often a condition.
- Medicines and supplements are usually not reimbursed.
Do you have a suitable supplementary insurance and has your reimbursement budget not yet been used? Then it is possible that costs for a consultation and a stool analysis will be (partially) reimbursed. Medicine costs are usually not included.
Do you want to know what you are entitled to? Then contact your health insurer. Keep your policy number at hand so that they can check which reimbursement applies to your situation.
In some cases, you may be able to declare non-reimbursed healthcare costs incurred on the advice of a registered doctor on your tax return. Ask your practitioner or tax advisor about this.
Can I request a microbiome test from abroad?
Yes, that is possible. We can ship the test kit to most countries. Any additional shipping costs are at your own expense.
Sending the sample back to the laboratory is different for each country. In the manual that you receive with the test kit, you can read exactly which steps to follow.
For shipments from abroad, the following usually applies:
- Pack the sample according to the instructions provided.
- Send the sample to the specified laboratory address as soon as possible.
- Use an express service, such as DHL or UPS.
- The return shipping costs are at your own expense.
Are you unsure whether shipping from your country is possible? Please feel free to contact us.
Can I use My Own Blend during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There is currently no evidence that My Own Blend is unsafe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. At the same time, the use of personalized microbiome therapy in these situations has not yet been sufficiently studied.
Therefore, we cannot make any claims about its safety or effectiveness during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or do you want to get pregnant? Always discuss this with your practitioner before you start or continue treatment.
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