Menu
Contact
hey@getstride.com
Stride Health Group
Stride Health Group Ltd
Company No 05158025
Lamas Road
Badersfield
Norwich
England
NR10 5FB
UK
Key benefits
Decode your gut
Get a detailed breakdown of 300+ gut bacteria and understand how they’re influencing your digestion, immunity, energy, skin, mood, and more.
See what’s out of balance
Learn whether your gut is in optimal shape — including your SCFA score, microbial diversity, gut-brain markers, and signs of inflammation or dysbiosis.
Connect the dots
Understand how your gut affects your sleep, stress resilience, and even mental wellbeing — with insights into serotonin, dopamine and GABA production.
Improve and retest
Receive tailored recommendations to improve your microbiome and gut health — and retest to see what’s working over time.
StrideBiome
Microbiome and Gut Health testing
The human gut contains around 100 trillion microbial cells that are crucial to our health. StrideBiome helps you understand your unique microbiome by analysing over 70 bacterial species across 31 genera and 16 families, revealing detailed insights into your gut health, digestive function, gut-brain connection, and metabolic health.
- Samples analysed at our in-house UK lab - no third parties
- Comprehensive report covering microbiome diversity, bacterial balance, digestive efficiency, and neurotransmitter pathways
- Personalised, science-backed recommendations to optimise your gut health
Fast UK delivery
Secure, private platform
30-day money-back guarantee
- Gold standard 16S rRNA sequencing
- 1:1 complimentary consultation
- Clear, actionable insights
- Easy at-home collection
How Microbiome testing works
In just 3 easy steps, unlock insights into millions of your microbial neighbours!
1
Collect Your Sample
Your StrideBiome kit contains everything you need to collect your sample, with step-by-step guidance along the way!
2
Return To Our Lab
Once received at our in-house lab, we analyse the microbial diversity and richness to assess your gut health.
3
Receive Results
Your user-friendly report will be ready within 15 business days. Learn more about your actionable insights with an expert consultation.
Gut Microbiome Health
The StrideBiome Gut Microbiome Health Report gives you a comprehensive overview of your gut environment — from your overall gut health score to the balance, diversity, richness, and health index of your bacterial populations.
By assessing over 60 key bacterial species, we reveal how your good and bad bacteria are interacting, how evenly distributed they are, and whether your microbiome has the resilience and strength needed to support long-term health.
Armed with this insight, you’ll receive targeted actions to support microbial balance, enhance resilience, and help keep your gut functioning at its best.
Gut-Brain Axis
The gut and brain are in constant communication — and your microbiome plays a pivotal role in that connection. The StrideBiome Gut-Brain Axis Report measures microbial activity linked to serotonin, GABA, dopamine and norepinephrine, helping you understand how your gut might be influencing your mood, focus, and emotional resilience.
We also assess short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, essential for managing inflammation and maintaining gut-brain signalling. These insights provide the missing piece to help improve mood, mental clarity, and gut comfort.
Metabolism
Your microbiome can directly influence weight, energy extraction from food, and even how your body stores fat. The StrideBiome Metabolism Report analyses the abundance of bacteria associated with metabolic health and calculates a personalised Metabolic Health Score.
We also track important ratios like Bacteroidota:Bacillota, Proteobacteria levels, and microbiome diversity — all key to understanding your weight gain risk and energy metabolism. Your report includes tailored advice to support healthy metabolic function through diet and lifestyle.
Digestive Health
Digestive symptoms like bloating, IBS, and food sensitivities often start in the microbiome. The StrideBiome Digestive Health Report evaluates bacteria linked to digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut lining integrity to produce your Digestive Health Score.
We look at markers of “leaky gut” risk, bacterial diversity, and the abundance of SCFA-producing microbes. This gives you a clear picture of how well your gut is functioning and what steps to take to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and support better nutrient absorption.
Stride Expertise
Navigating your gut health results can be difficult, that’s why we’ve made our StrideBiome reports as easy to use as possible, with a focus on the steps you can take to make improvements.
However, sometimes it’s nice to have an extra helping hand! Our Stride experts are available to talk you through everything, adding valuable context as well as addressing any specific concerns you may have. A 30 minute one-to-one consultation is included as part of your StrideBiome report.
Join tens of thousands already taking control of their health.
Real reviews from Stride users.
Reviews
“I’m so happy I found this test! It always felt strange to me that I had to live so clean and healthy just to feel okay. I was also really concerned about why, even when I was eating well and at a healthy weight, I still had terrible cellulite and vein issues. Since I started taking the recommended vitamins, I’ve noticed such a big change—my legs feel so much lighter, and the size of my veins has reduced significantly. I believe it’s because my body is now able to detox and function more efficiently. Even my cellulite has improved so much. Thank you!"
Nancy Marahi Ruiz A.
5
Reviews
“I have suffered from chronic health conditions for years now and have been treated with medication which doesn’t help much and certainly doesn’t cure. This DNA test has changed everything for me. I have learned unfortunately I have terrible genetics, can’t methylate and need lots of extra nutrition in areas I would never have thought of. Once you get over the disappointment of being born with dysfunctional genes you realise that with that specific knowledge, is power to get your health back, what to avoid, what to be aware of (higher risks for certain diseases) and more importantly what you can do to strengthen your body through vitamins, amino acids, oils and minerals. Life changing info that can be both preventative and natural treatment for better health, energy and wellbeing. An amazing company. The vitamins sachets are delicious too!”
Amy W.
5
Reviews
“I have been a user for 6 months now and in my opinion Stride has been a key factor in rebalancing my body chemistry. The benefits that I have seen have ranged from gross benefits such as cessation of bloating and unease in my bowels to subtle improvements in nail & hair growth.”
Parag P.
5
Reviews
“After 17 years on anti-depressants for anxiety due to low serotonin, I have slowly managed to wean off the medication, usually always resulting in a huge relapses of anxiety and going back on them in a hurry. This time I have put measures in place to avoid this happening which was getting a DNA test done and purchasing their recommended daily methylation support stack which to my surprise has worked wonders and has kept me at a good level where I am feeling good, sleeping well, not feeling drowsy in the morning and overall feeling less anxious! You guys are doing a great job! Keep up the good work at Stride!”
David G.
5
Explore our other products
Health Tests
Optimal HealthMethylation
StrideDNA
At-home DNA test unlocking 45+ reports on methylation profile, nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress, and skin.
Learn More
Health Tests
Advanced Blood Biomarkers
StrideBloods
Comprehensive analysis of 70+ biomarkers for heart, hormonal, nutrients, and longevity insights. Professional, at-home blood draw.
Learn More
Supplements
Subscribe & Save
StrideDaily
Liposomal liquid multivitamin tailored to your biomarkers and health goals.
Learn MoreFor the curious.
When will I receive my test kit?
Your sample collection kit is sent by Royal Mail 24hr Tracked so will be with you within 1 day of dispatch
How do I provide my sample?
You will be required to provide a stool sample, which means taking a pea-sized sample of your poop. We aim to make this as easy and convenient as possible by providing a handy collection device, which attaches to your toilet and can be flushed away afterwards. Simply use the provided spatula to collect your sample and place it in the collection tube. Place the tube back in the delivery box, then inside the prepaid mailing bag, and post it back to us! We use Royal Mail 24hr Tracked service to return your sample.
When will I get my results?
Lab analysis typically takes 15 to 20 business days from the date we receive your sample. You'll be notified once the sample is at our lab, and again once your results are ready.
What will my results tell me?
Your StrideBiome report will focus on two key areas: an overall high-level diversity score, and a more specific view of how your results can affect certain health traits. If you have other specific concerns that you'd like to know more about, we also provide the full breakdown of your microbiome (at the genus level) as well as the relative abundance. Furthermore, a consultation with one of our experts should provide you with all the information you need.
How accurate are my results?
Your stool sample is analysed using the latest gold-standard 16S rRNA technology, meaning your raw bacterial data is extremely accurate. However, it is important to note that interpreting these results is somewhat subjective and based on available databases and reference ranges. Stride is building a comprehensive database which will allow us to continually improve the effectiveness of our interpretation of your results. And of course, you will be able to clearly see changes from one test to the next in order to track your own progress.
What if I don't understand my results?
We include a one-to-one 30 minute consultation with one of our in-house experts to help you make sense of all your results and answer any questions you may have.
Can the test help with my IBS?
Your gut microbiome can provide information relating to a whole host of conditions. Certain bacterial groups can have specific impacts on a range of health issues, and your report will explain these to you. However, our test is not a medical diagnostic test and you should always consult your doctor with any serious health concerns.
Should I retest my microbiome?
Yes! Your microbiome is constantly changing and evolving, and changes in diet, lifestyle and even sleep and stress patterns can have a huge impact. Your microbiome results are a snapshot of a particular point in time: we recommend retesting your biome every 3 months, or whenever you make any significant changes to your diet or lifestyle, or suffer any illnesses. This can be a great way to build a picture of what a healthy biome looks like for you, and help you identify potential issues, even before they happen!
Do I need to complete a questionnaire before providing my sample?
Yes, it's important to provide as much information as possible when giving your sample. This is to help make sense of your results in the context of your current situation, and over time it will help us build up a strong database of evidence to understand exactly how multiple aspects affect the microbiome. In turn, this will help us provide you (and many others) with even more accurate advice.