Gut microbiome test in Sofia

    Your gut flora shapes immunity, metabolism, mood and inflammation. We map it with DNA sequencing rather than culture, then translate the result into a concrete nutrition strategy.

    Sample

    At-home kit

    Method

    DNA sequencing

    Results

    3–4 weeks

    Location

    Sofia, Lozenets

    The gut microbiome test at Blue Longevity Clinic in Sofia is a DNA-sequencing analysis of a stool sample you collect at home. It reports bacterial diversity, the balance between key genera, inflammatory potential and short-chain fatty acid production. Results arrive in 3–4 weeks and are reviewed by a physician in English.

    What the analysis actually measures

    Conventional stool culture only detects species that grow in the lab — under 20% of gut flora. Molecular sequencing reads the genetic material of everything present and returns a full map of the ecosystem.

    We report diversity (the single strongest marker of gut resilience), the ratio of protective to potentially problematic genera, butyrate-producing capacity, and markers of low-grade inflammation and intestinal permeability.

    Why it matters for longevity

    Low bacterial diversity appears consistently alongside metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, autoimmune conditions and depressive symptoms. Butyrate, the main fuel of colon cells, maintains gut barrier integrity and suppresses systemic inflammation.

    Because chronic low-grade inflammation underlies cardiovascular, metabolic and neurodegenerative disease, we never read the microbiome in isolation — it is interpreted alongside hs-CRP, insulin, lipids and your food diary.

    What is included

    • At-home collection kit with instructions
    • DNA sequencing of the gut flora
    • Bacterial diversity index
    • Short-chain fatty acid (butyrate) profile
    • Inflammation and permeability markers
    • Physician interpretation and nutrition strategy
    • Retest recommendation

    Frequently asked questions

    Where we are in Sofia

    The clinic is in the Lozenets district on Cherni Vrah Blvd — minutes from South Park and NDK, with direct access from Nikola Vaptsarov Blvd.

    Address

    бул. „Черни връх“ 51Д, 1407 София (Lozenets district)

    Opening hours

    Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 18:00

    Getting here

    James Bourchier metro station (M2) is a ~10-minute walk. Buses 88 and 120 stop on Cherni Vrah Blvd. Paid street parking is available around the building.

    Patient reviews

    Най-накрая истинска клиника за дълголетие, и то в София. Превантивното здраве е базирано на детайлна и холистична диагностика и изследвания, както и на персонализирани здравни протоколи и научно-доказани ефикасни терапии. Виждам правилния подход и необходимото оборудване за дълбока диагностика, както и терапии с доказани ползи, като HBOT.

    Петя Камбурова
    Специалист по биотехнологии и терапии за дълголетие, Cambridge University

    Бях истински впечатлен от това колко добре е подбран целият набор от longevity терапии и технологии – от диагностиката и силовите тренировки до HBOT, криотерапията, сауната, червената светлина и recovery. Личи си, че тук не просто са събрани модерни тенденции, а е изградена много добре обмислена и цялостна longevity концепция.

    Bene
    Longevity Hackers

    Book an appointment in Sofia

    51D Cherni Vrah Blvd., Lozenets · Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 18:00. We reply within one business day.