Exploring terra incognita - MimatestMimatest® is a minimally invasive test for small bowel diagnostics
Where Does Science Stand Today?
Modern research is increasingly focusing on the small intestine and the gut microbiome when it comes to our health. It is becoming ever clearer that disruptions in the delicate balance of these microbial communities and their functions can have far-reaching consequences – from metabolic disorders and autoimmune reactions to chronic inflammation, neurological problems, and mood swings.
For many years, scientists have therefore been working to develop precise diagnostic methods that can detect early changes in the small intestine. The goal is not only to treat complex diseases more effectively, but above all to detect and prevent them at an early stage.
One thing is clear today: Understanding the small intestine unlocks the key to long-term health and well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Mimatest® do?
Mit dem Mimatest® haben wir die Möglichkeit, anhand von Trockenblut genau zu bestimmen, welche Mikroorganismen im Dünndarm aktiv sind. Sie können den Mimatest® hier bestellen, um ihn bequem und zuhause durchzuführen und per Post an uns zu senden. Fragen zum Wann und Wie beantworten wir Ihnen gerne unter post@mimatest.net.
The Small Intestine – An Often Underestimated But Vital Organ
Der Dünndarm, ein zentraler Teil unseres Verdauungssystems, galt lange Zeit in der medizinischen Diagnostik als „terra incognita“. Inspiriert von den wegweisenden Forschungen von Osipov und seinem Team, bietet der Mimatest einen minimalinvasiven Einblick in diese verborgene Welt – ganz einfach über kleine getrocknete Blutstropfen.
Why the Small Intestine is So Important
Dieses bislang wenig erforschte Organ spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Nährstoffaufnahme, der Regulation des Immunsystems und der allgemeinen Verdauungsgesundheit. Störungen oder Ungleichgewichte im Mikrobiom des Dünndarms können eine Vielzahl von Beschwerden beeinflussen – von chronischen Verdauungsproblemen bis hin zu systemischen Entzündungen. Herkömmliche Tests erkennen diese feinen Signale oft nicht – der Mimatest rückt sie gezielt ins Blickfeld.
The Science Behind the Test
The Mimatest is directly based on Osipov's research, which shows that microbiological markers in the blood reflect the activity and balance of microbes in the small intestine. This method provides precise insights without the need for invasive endoscopic procedures, thus offering a reliable alternative for physicians and researchers.
We Live in Symbiosis with Our Microorganisms
We live in symbiosis with our microorganisms. We are only healthy when everything is in balance. The totality of microorganisms, the germs in and on the entire body, weighs approximately 2-3 kg. This is called the microbiota, also microflora or gut flora. A significant portion of these microbes are located not only in the gut, but also in our mouths and on our skin. The term microbiota only became established when conventional medicine discovered, not so long ago, that something like a bacterial flora exists.
The comprehensive Mimatest® analysis shows both the different types of microbes in the small intestine, their number and ratio to each other, as well as their metabolism and end products.
This allows us to see what is in balance, i.e., healthy, or what is out of balance, what is overgrown, or what is lacking in our small intestine.
The Microflora Determines Vital Processes
The microflora determines almost all vital processes and functions in the human body.
- provides the body with energy
- regulates the immune system (cellular, humoral)
- participates in the detoxification of toxic food additives
- controls intestinal peristalsis
- nourishes the intestinal lining
- is involved in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
- bile acids, bilirubin
- water-salt
- body temperature
- is involved in cancer-inhibiting and oxidizing/antioxidant activities
- synthesizes vitamins (e.g. B vitamins and K vitamins)
- synthesizes amino acids and tripeptides from proteins
- regulates mood and behavior
What is the difference between a Mimatest® and a standard stool test?
Stool tests primarily detect metabolic waste products and the digestive activity of the large intestine's microflora. The problem is that the most significant part of digestion takes place in the small intestine. Stool tests are not suitable for assessing the microflora of the small intestine. The test results can be influenced by a wide variety of factors (transport routes, storage times, temperatures, etc.) and sometimes present a distorted picture of the actual conditions (exclusively) in the large intestine. In essence, the large intestine is where the final processing of what was done in the small intestine takes place.
The Mimatest® is a dried blood blood analysis of the conditions in the small intestine. It allows for precise statements about the number, activity, and effects of the microorganisms present in the small intestine and is therefore significantly more accurate. It is unaffected by external factors such as transport, temperature, etc.
The test results provide important answers regarding relevant bacterial imbalances and dysfunctions in the small intestine. An imbalance in the small intestine has a significant impact on the entire organism.
What technical procedure is used in the Mimatest®?
The results of the Mimatest® dried blood spot analysis are determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). They are therefore highly reliable and accurate, allowing for significantly more precise intervention by physicians or alternative practitioners to restore a healthy microbiome.
What makes a healthy small intestine flora?
The healthy microflora of the small intestine produces numerous substances such as vitamins, amino acids, neurotransmitters, hormones, antibiotics, short-chain fatty acids, signaling molecules, genetic information, etc., which is of central importance for the supply of the entire organism.
From the result of the Mimatest®, a trained physician and alternative practitioner can specifically deduce what is therapeutically useful and necessary to restore this microbial balance in humans.
Why use probiotics?
For decades, naturopathic medicine has relied on stool tests and their results. The subsequent administration of probiotics plays a central role in this process.
However, these efforts often fail to achieve lasting success, as the bacteria are frequently no longer present in sufficient numbers after the packages are opened and, primarily due to their lack of complexity and resistance to gastric acid, do not have a sufficient effect. The goal of permanently restoring the healthy self-modulation of the small intestine is not easily achieved.
Among the multitude of preparations offered, there are perhaps a handful that are so cleverly composed that a real effect can be seen quickly.
Which diagnostic procedure is used in the Mimatest®?
The results of the Mimatest® dried blood spot analysis are determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). They are therefore highly reliable and accurate, allowing for significantly more precise intervention by physicians or alternative practitioners to restore a healthy microbiome.
Ganz gleich, ob Sie unter Verdauungsbeschwerden leiden, Ihre Darmgesundheit besser verstehen möchten oder als Fachkraft innovative Diagnosewerkzeuge suchen – der Mimatest eröffnet Ihnen einen einzigartigen Zugang zum Dünndarm, wie Sie ihn bisher nicht kannten.
Why GC-MS?
Der GC-MS (Gaschromatographie–Massenspektrometrie)-Test ist eine moderne Methode zur Erkennung und Analyse von Biomarkern im Dünndarm. Durch die Identifizierung einzigartiger Fettsäuren und anderer chemischer Marker, die von Mikroben produziert werden, kann diese Technologie über 50 Arten von Bakterien, Pilzen und Viren direkt aus biologischen Proben genau bestimmen – ganz ohne zeitaufwändige Kultivierung. Die Ergebnisse sind schnell, zuverlässig und hochspezifisch, wodurch sich GC-MS ideal zur Diagnose von Infektionen, Ungleichgewichten und Entzündungen im Darm eignet. Dieser fortschrittliche Ansatz bietet präzise und umfassende Einblicke in Ihre Darmgesundheit und unterstützt eine effektive, personalisierte Darmpflege.