Functional tests are specialised health assessments, such as comprehensive stool analysis (evaluating the gut microbiome, digestive function, and markers for inflammation or parasites), food sensitivity tests, adrenal stress, advanced thyroid or lipid profiles, and sex hormone panels. They evaluate how your body’s internal systems are functioning to create personalised nutrition and lifestyle plans.

These tests look for subtle, underlying physiological imbalances and can be used to evaluate a broad range of markers from digestive function to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances, metabolic function and gut pathogen overgrowth.

Many targeted panels are available to support specific health needs and can be added to your 1-to-1 consultations for greater clarity. Below are my top two functional tests, available straight after a free pre-test assessment, offering valuable early insights to help shape your strategy from day one. The first is ideal if you're dealing with stress or sex-hormone imbalances, while the second is perfect if you are simply looking for a one-off wellbeing MOT.