Gut health blood test · Nutritionist in Zurich & Geneva
Digest Check-up :
Gut Health Blood Test
with Nutritionist
in Zurich & Geneva
Do you feel like your gut is running the show? Bloating after every meal, unpredictable digestion, low mood or anxiety, chronic skin flare-ups, or recurring sinusitis that no one seems to be able to explain. These are not just inconveniences. They are signals. Your body is telling you something deeper is off, and the answer is almost always measurable through a targeted blood test and microbiome analysis.
Schilddrüse
TSH · T3 · T4
Ernährung
Vit D · A · B12 · Iron
Inflammation
hsCRP · Liver
Microbiome
Full gut analysis
Understanding the gut
Understanding the gut and why standard tests miss the full picture
Most people with digestive issues have been told their results are within normal range. But conventional blood tests are not designed to look at gut health specifically. They check the obvious, and miss the subtle. Chronic bloating, food sensitivities, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhoea, excess gas, and inflammatory skin conditions all have measurable biological roots. The Digest Check-up has been designed to find the root cause of your daily discomfort.
Your gut is directly connected to your immune function, your skin, your mood, and your energy levels. When something goes wrong in the gut, the consequences are felt throughout the entire body. A targeted gut health blood test combined with a food sensitivity assessment gives you and your nutritionist the precise data needed to act, not just observe.
The blood panel
What does our Digest Check-up examine?
13 biomarkers targeting the most common and most overlooked biological drivers of digestive symptoms — plus a full microbiome analysis.
An underactive thyroid slows every digestive process in the body, causing constipation, bloating, and sluggish bowel movements that no amount of dietary adjustment will fix. Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most frequently overlooked causes of chronic digestive discomfort, and it is invisible without a blood test.
Beide Vitamine spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Aufrechterhaltung der Integrität der Darmschleimhaut und der Regulierung von Immunreaktionen. Ein Mangel an einem der beiden Vitamine schwächt die Darmbarriere – ein Zustand, der manchmal als „Leaky Gut“ bezeichnet wird –, wodurch Entzündungsmoleküle in den Blutkreislauf gelangen und Reaktionen weit entfernt vom Darm selbst auslösen können, darunter Hauterkrankungen und wiederkehrende Infektionen.
Iron deficiency is closely linked to digestive dysfunction. Poor iron absorption often signals a problem in the small intestine specifically, and it frequently accompanies conditions involving gut inflammation or impaired nutrient uptake. Low ferritin, even when iron levels appear normal, is a sensitive early warning sign.
Zink ist für die kontinuierliche Reparatur und Regeneration der Darmschleimhaut unerlässlich. Bei Menschen mit chronischen Verdauungsbeschwerden, Reflux, Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten und wiederkehrenden Hauterkrankungen wie Akne und Ekzemen lassen sich durchweg niedrige Zinkspiegel feststellen. Im Rahmen einer Standard-Blutuntersuchung wird dieser Wert jedoch selten gemessen.
Die Leber produziert Galle, die für die Fettverdauung und die Aufnahme fettlöslicher Vitamine unerlässlich ist. Eine eingeschränkte Leberfunktion stört diesen Prozess und führt zu Blähungen, Völlegefühl nach dem Essen und einer gestörten Fettverwertung. Die Werte der Leberenzyme sind sensible Frühindikatoren für metabolischen Stress, der in direktem Zusammenhang mit der Darmfunktion steht.
Chronically elevated blood sugar disrupts gut motility and the balance of intestinal bacteria. A diet high in refined carbohydrates is one of the primary drivers of dysbiosis, the imbalance of gut bacteria that causes many of the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome and food sensitivities. HbA1c provides a reliable 3-month average of your blood glucose levels.
Most labs measure total B12, which includes both active and inactive forms. Holotranscobalamin measures only the active, bioavailable form, making it a significantly more sensitive early indicator of deficiency. B12 is essential for the health of the intestinal mucosa and the nervous system that governs gut motility.
Standard CRP is designed to detect acute infection or injury. High-sensitivity CRP is a different measurement entirely. It detects low-grade, silent chronic inflammation. It is one of the most clinically valuable markers in the Digest Check-up.
Über die Blutuntersuchung hinaus erfasst unsere Mikrobiomanalyse die Vielfalt und das Gleichgewicht Ihrer Darmbakterien und identifiziert Dysbiose, bakterielle Überwucherung oder einen Mangel an wichtigen Bakterienstämmen, die sich direkt auf die Verdauung, das Immunsystem und sogar die psychische Gesundheit auswirken. Das Darmmikrobiom wird von Forschern zunehmend als zweites Gehirn bezeichnet. Wenn es aus dem Gleichgewicht gerät, sind die Auswirkungen überall spürbar.
Our Digest Pack — at a glance
Biomarker
13 Biomarker + Mikrobiomanalyse
TSH basale, T3 & T4 libres, Vitamines D et A, fer, ferritine, zinc, fonction hépatique, HbA1c, B12, CRP ultrasensible + microbiote
Ergebnisse
5 to 7 days
Blood test results in 3 to 5 days · Microbiome analysis up to 15 days from sample receipt
Preis
CHF 650.– (consultation included)
No prescription required · Available in Zurich and Geneva
After your results
What happens after your results?
Your Digest Check-up results are available on the Kiro platform, with clear explanations and visual indicators for each biomarker. Once your results are ready, Elodie Brocas, nutritionist in Zurich at The Good Life Specialist, reviews your complete panel and provides a personalised nutrition plan that addresses the specific imbalances identified in your test. Whether the root cause is dysbiosis, a nutrient deficiency, or low-grade inflammation, you leave with a clear, actionable roadmap.
01
Results on Kiro
Your blood test results and microbiome report are available on the Kiro platform with a clear explanation of every marker and visual indicators.
02
Review with Elodie
Elodie reviews your complete panel — blood markers and microbiome together — to identify the root causes driving your digestive symptoms.
03
Your nutrition plan
A personalised nutrition plan targeting your specific imbalances — food choices, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments based on what your results reveal.
Elodie Brocas
The Good Life Specialist — Nutritionist in Zurich
"The gut tells you more than people realise. When I look at digestive symptoms, I look at thyroid function, inflammation markers, microbiome composition, and what someone is eating day to day. The answer is almost never in one place."
Certified nutritionist MCO, Baar, Zug. Member of the Swiss Nutrition Society (SSN/SGE). Before founding The Good Life Specialist, Elodie spent twelve years in a senior marketing career and survived cancer at 35 while raising a young child. That experience reshaped her entire understanding of health — and drives her practice today.
- Diplom in Anatomie, Physiologie, Ernährung und Pathologie – TCMA Genf
- Yoga-Lehrer-Diplom – Sivananda-Ashram, Kerala, Indien
- Member of the Swiss Nutrition Society SSN/SGE
- thegoodlifespecialist.com
The blood test comes first.
The consultation follows.
Every Digest Check-up begins with your blood draw and microbiome sampling — the gut health blood test at Labology Zurich or Geneva, and the microbiome kit you complete at home. This is where the objective picture of your biology is captured.
Once your results are back, Elodie reviews them with you and builds your personalised nutrition plan — food choices, supplement recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments based on what your biology specifically shows.
In person
At Labology Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse 110, 8001 Zürich
Remotely
Video consultation
Available for patients in Zurich, Geneva & beyond
Fragen
Frequently
asked
questions
Ready to understand
your gut?
Gut health blood test in Zurich and Geneva. Nutritionist consultation included. No prescription required.