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Story summary
- At-home gut health tests are often inaccurate and misleading, according to experts.
- A study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology found significant variability in results from seven direct-to-consumer testing companies.
- Tests on standardized fecal samples showed discrepancies, with some companies misclassifying samples as healthy or unhealthy.
- The tests are not ready for widespread use.
