FAQs
Short answer:
It analyzes the DNA of the bacteria living in your gut.
Longer answer:
Elevame uses advanced DNA sequencing (metagenomics) to identify:
- Which bacteria live in your gut
- Their relative proportions
- Their functional potential (what they are capable of doing)
This gives a map of your gut ecosystem, not a record of what you ate.
No. This is a common misconception.
Your gut microbiome is a relatively stable ecosystem that changes over weeks and months, not meal by meal.
A single meal can change what bacteria do for a short time - it does not change which bacteria live there
Think of it like a forest: yesterday’s rain changes activity, not which trees exist.
The test reflects your long-term gut balance, not yesterday’s lunch.
Some tests focus on metabolites or activity markers, which can change quickly.
Elevame (via Enbiosis) analyzes bacterial DNA, which reflects:
- The structure of your ecosystem
- Long-term imbalances
- Overgrowths, deficiencies, and diversity
These do not change from one meal.
Both.
- It is dynamic (it adapts)
- But it is not volatile (it doesn’t reset every day)
Science shows:
- Your core microbiome is stable over months to years
- Meaningful changes require weeks of consistent intervention
Not in a way that invalidates the test.
- The test captures your baseline ecosystem
- The program is designed to change that baseline over weeks
Even if your diet improves while waiting:
- The structural imbalances are still the same
- The plan is meant to correct them progressively
That matches real human biology.
You should wait if you had:
- Antibiotics in the last 4–8 weeks
- Colonoscopy prep
- Severe stomach infection or food poisoning
- An extreme diet change sustained for several weeks
These can temporarily disrupt the ecosystem and distort results.
Stool sequencing is the standard scientific method used in:
- Human Microbiome Project
- ZOE
- MetaHIT
- Most microbiome research worldwide
It:
- Captures the dominant, clinically relevant bacteria
- Is reproducible over short timeframes
- Reflects the ecosystem of the large intestine (where most gut bacteria live)
No. Elevame is a nutrition and wellness platform, not a medical diagnostic tool. It:
- Identifies microbiome imbalances
- Suggests nutrition strategies to improve gut health
- Supports better metabolic, digestive, and inflammatory balance
It does not replace a doctor.
The gut microbiome is one of the most researched areas in medicine and biology in the last 15 years. There are:
- Tens of thousands of peer-reviewed studies
- Strong links to metabolism, immunity, inflammation, mental health, and digestion
That said:
- Not everything is fully understood yet
- Elevame uses evidence-based, conservative recommendations, not hype or miracle claims
Yes — but not overnight.
Studies show:
- Some changes start in days
- Structural changes take weeks to months
- Deep changes require consistency
That’s why Elevame uses a 6-week targeted nutrition program to start correcting specific imbalances and trigger a reset. Your microbiome then continues to move toward a new equilibrium over time as the new habits are maintained.
That's also why we recommend using this test once a year to ensure these changes are consistent and long-lasting.
Because two people can eat the same food and have completely different biological responses.
Elevame:
- Looks at your specific gut ecosystem
- Identifies which foods are good or problematic for you
- Aims to fix root causes, not just symptoms
Eating healthy helps — but:
- “Healthy” is not the same for everyone
- Some people react badly to foods that are healthy on paper
- Some need to remove or add very specific substrates to rebalance bacteria
Elevame helps target the intervention instead of guessing.
Typically, every 6-12 months if you want to measure real biological change, the microbiome changes slowly. Testing too often is not useful.
Yes.
- Your genetic data is anonymized
- It is used only for your analysis and to improve models
- Never sold or shared without consent
People commonly report improvements in:
- Bloating and digestion
- Energy levels & performance
- Food tolerance
- Inflammation-related symptoms
- Weight management support
- Skin and general well-being
Results depend on your starting point, your consistency and your biology.
No — and no honest company should claim that.
But:
- It is biologically grounded
- Based on real microbiome science
- Far more personalized than generic nutrition
- And continuously improving as the science evolves
Unlock the full potential of your gut
Purchase & Receive your kit
(1-2 days) Once you complete your purchase to CORE, we will send your box which contains a sample collector, as well as a set of instructions to help you through the process.
Collect & Return the sample
(1-2 days) After collecting your sample using the provided instructions, re-package your sample into the box and send it back to us using the pre-paid shipment.
Lab Analysis & AI Processing
(3-5 weeks) Our state-of-the-art lab is based in Barcelona, and we use NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) to identify each and every one of the bacteria living in your gut. We then process those results using bioinformatics and AI to prepare your analysis & recommendations.
Nutrition Coach Appointment
Once your results are ready, you will have a virtual appointment with your nutrition coach to review your results, explain what's happening in your gut, and provide you with your personalised diet plan.
6-Week Diet Plan
The diet plan we provide you with will be focusing on increasing/reducing specific foods which are causing disturbances in your gut. The diet plan acts as a targeted intervention to reestablish equilibrium of your gut, and create long-term improvements for your life.

