What does the Triglycerides score mean?Updated 2 months ago

The scores within Cardiovascular health reflect deficiencies or overgrowth of specific bacteria shown within the research to be associated with the category, such as Triglyceride levels. Specific bacteria have been shown within the research to assist with triglycerides. These bacteria are measured within the stool analysis, and scores are based on abundance.

The score does not directly measure triglyceride levels; a serum test is needed to measure directly. Instead, the data presented helps understand if one may be more inclined to higher cardiovascular measurements, such as triglyceride levels, due to a lack of specific bacteria that assists in the breakdown.  A poor score may indicate that a change in diet may be needed, or incorporation of probiotics to help boost associated deficient bacteria, and lifestyle changes such as increased exercise.