Gut Intelligence™ Test
Personalized nutrition for better digestive and gut health support
Our Gut Intelligence™ Test is our foundational test for those who want to monitor and address gut imbalances or health symptoms related to poor gut health.
Gut Intelligence™ Test Integrated Health Scores Functional Scores These scores describe both beneficial and harmful biological functions. They are made by combining pathway activities and are used to form your Health Scores. Inflammatory Activity Metabolic Fitness Digestive Efficiency Gut Lining Health Protein Fermentation Gas Production Gut Active Microbial Diversity Microbiome-induced Stress Pathway Activities Pathway activities describe biochemical reactions that produce beneficial or harmful molecules. Butyrate Production Pathways LPS Biosynthesis Pathways Methane Gas Production Sulfide Gas Production Ammonia Production Pathways Flagellar Assembly Pathways Putrescine Production Pathways Oxalate Metabolism Pathways Uric Acid Production Pathways Salt Stress Pathways Biofilm, Chemotaxis, and Virulence Pathways Bile Acid Metabolism Pathways TMA Production Pathways
Gut Health
Sample Collection
Stool
Gut Health Scores
20+
Results Time
Within 2-3 weeks
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Warning signs
A few things you can learn with Gut Intelligence
If your gut shows signs of inflammation
Certain gut microbes can produce a proinflammatory molecule, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) for example. If enough activity takes place leading to LPS production, this can inflame your GI system and promote the development of leaky gut and permit proinflammatory molecules including LPS to enter the bloodstream and activate your immune response.
If your gut is a microbial war zone
There are microbes that are referred to as “opportunists.” That is because when the opportunity is right they may strike and try to take over. It can make other microbes have to fend for themselves and create a war zone in your gut. When our microbes are at war, they can secrete certain toxins to defend themselves or take over. Some of these toxic “bullets” might disrupt your gut lining, trigger an immune response, or cause an inflammatory environment in your gut.
Viome can pinpoint and monitor these types of aggressive behaviors by assessing the activity levels of specific pathways.
If foods high in oxalate are problematic for your gut
Even foods like spinach aren’t healthy for everyone. We have discovered that many of our users have low microbial oxalate metabolism activity. For these people, avoiding foods high in oxalate like spinach and almonds might be beneficial and keep your risk of kidney stones at bay.
How your gut microbiome impacting your blood sugar response
In a clinical research study from Viome, individuals consuming similar foods showed big differences in their glycemic response. It turns out, certain microbial activities (what the microbes are actually doing inside of you) can contribute to shifting how your body responds to foods that contain carbs by buffering the level of sugar being released into the bloodstream or even by spiking it.
Why cruciferous vegetables might make you gassy
30% of our users have high pathway activity for microbial sulfide gas production. Although cruciferous vegetables have antioxidants can be potent warriors against illness, many people feel uncomfortable and bloated after consuming vegetables rich with glucosinolates. If your Viome test shows highly active pathways that result in sulfide gas, glucosinolates may not be good for you.
If your gut isn’t converting those berries into benefits
Some microbes in your gut can take dietary fiber that we can’t digest and convert it into butyrate, a beneficial short chain fatty acid that can beef up our gut lining defense and help guard against leaky gut. Viome not only monitors how active your microbes are at producing butyrate in your gut, but also suggests ways to improve your microbial production of butyrate.
If your gut is producing beneficial butyrate
Some microbes in your gut can take dietary fiber that we can’t digest and convert it into butyrate, a beneficial short chain fatty acid that can beef up our gut lining defense and help guard against leaky gut. Viome not only monitors how active your microbes are at producing butyrate in your gut, but also suggests ways to improve your microbial production of butyrate.
Why test your gut
microbiome with Viome
Take action based on true personalization
Learn which way your gut health is trending over time
Target the root cause of your gut health concerns
Gut health insights you can’t find anywhere else
You benefit from our latest discoveries
Your gut health products should be tailored to you
Easy testing process
at-home
What’s included
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Test
Your test allows us to analyze your microbiome and cells with our cutting-edge RNA technology and AI-powered platform.
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Your data is private and secure
Our goal is to demystify health, make science accessible, and honor the biochemical individuality of every human. We know that when you choose Viome hoping to learn more about your health, you entrust us with important information, and we are committed to your privacy.
To ensure the confidentiality of your data, we separate users’ personally identifiable information (PII) from protected health information (PHI) and use multiple layers of encryption and access protection. We do not provide your information or results to employers or health insurance companies. Viome will never sell your data.
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Health Scores
Health Scores included with Gut Intelligence
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Gut Health
Inflammatory ActivitySee more Gut Intelligence Test scores
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Personalized Food Recommendations
A personalized, sorted list of foods to
Personalized recommendations for Probiotics + Prebiotics
Not all probiotics are created equal! By thoroughly understanding your gut's unique needs, we can match you with the most effective probiotic strains and fibers to support your gut health. Additionally, we will make sure your recommendations don't include any probiotics that could potentially contribute to harmful microbial activities
What are probiotics?
Probiotics, meaning "for life," are living microorganisms that can improve digestive health, boost immunity, balance gut microbiota, and support overall health. However, it's important to note that what may be beneficial for one person may not be the same for another. The best way to determine your optimal probiotic needs is by testing your gut microbiome with Viome
What are prebiotics?
Prebiotics are indigestible carbohydrates found in fruits and vegetables that serve as food for beneficial gut bacteria and enhance the effects of probiotics. They not only support the gut lining, but also promote a balanced gut ecosystem by favoring commensal microbes. We will use your test results to find the best combination of prebiotic fibers to improve butyrate production, enhance immune function, reduce gas production, and more.
Recommendations for Supplements
Your customized supplement regimen features a carefully curated selection of ingredients that support key aspects of and connected to your gut health, including cellular function, immune health, brain health, and more. In addition to probiotics, you will receive recommendations for vitamins, digestive enzymes, polyphenols, amino acids, minerals, and herbs to enhance gut health and support your unique needs.
Precision Supplements™
A unique formula engineered for every individual
Our precisely formulated, custom-made supplement capsules contain the recommended ingredients and optimal dosages for your unique needs. Our team of experts rigorously selects only evidence-based, premium-quality ingredients for inclusion in our Precision Supplements™ to guarantee maximum effectiveness.
Your personalized formula will be prepared once you receive your results.
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Your gut microbiome: Chief Architect of your health
The trillions of microbes in your gut play a crucial role in maintaining your health. These microbes help with digestion, absorption of nutrients, weight management, neutralizing toxins, and fighting harmful bacteria.
The food you consume and the environment in which your gut microbes live can greatly impact their behavior and, in turn, your health. A balanced gut microbiome, created through a personalized diet and a low-stress environment, can lead to improved health and well-being. On the other hand, consuming the wrong foods and being in a stressful environment can lead to microbial imbalances and inflammation in the gut, which can have harmful effects on your overall health.
What does Viome test in my gut?
When it comes to microbes, it's not just about which microbes are there, but how they're behaving and the impact it has on your health! Your diet and lifestyle can often be the cause behind poor microbiome health. Our Gut Intelligence Test is unique in that it not only identifies and quantifies all microorganisms, including human, plant, and phage RNA viruses in your gut, but also examines their activity within your gut. Our analysis takes into account 400 pathways to provide deeper insights into ways to optimize gut health through targeted foods, supplements, and biotics.
How is Viome unique?
Most microbiome testing companies, unlike Viome, only analyze microbial DNA, which provides information about the presence of microorganisms in the gut, but not their activity or viability. Viome, on the other hand, uses metatranscriptomics to sequence the RNA of each person's entire microbial community, providing a complete view of the presence of live microorganisms and their activities, such as producing harmful toxins or beneficial nutrients. Viome can help you track your gut health over time and measure the positive or negative changes so that you stay in control.
Gut dysbiosis and the long-term effects on your health
As the largest micro-ecosystem in the human body, your gut microbiome is in a symbiotic relationship with you as its “host". A great deal of research has produced evidence that metabolites produced in your gut microbiome play a key role in maintaining balance and overall health for your entire body. Microbes all over your body communicate with your organs, and we can now decipher these messages to learn more about what your body needs.
How our tests compare with other at-home tests
DNA Testing
While DNA can provide information about family ancestry, it cannot explain current health symptoms. DNA remains constant throughout a person's life, and as a result, food recommendations based solely on DNA do not change, even if an individual experiences weight changes or health issues. The root cause of health imbalances is often gene expression, or RNA, which can change over time. Viome analyzes both microbial and human cell gene expressions to offer personalized food and supplement recommendations to help bring the body back into balance and improve overall health and well-being.
Microbiome Testing
Most microbiome testing companies, unlike Viome, are focused on microbial DNA and can tell you what organisms are in your gut, but they cannot tell you what these organisms are actually doing inside of your body, or if they are even dead or alive. For example, the same organism can be beneficial in one person and harmful in another, depending on that individual’s unique gut ecosystem.
Viome, on the other hand, uses metatranscriptomics to sequence the RNA of each person's entire microbial community, providing a complete view of the presence of live microorganisms and their activities, such as producing harmful toxins or beneficial nutrients. Unlike other gut tests that only examine microbial DNA using metagenomics, Viome's technology evaluates functional expressed genes to determine the impact of various microbial communities on a person's unique gut ecosystem.
Questionnaire-based Testing
Quiz-based recommendations are limited by basing conclusions on general information such as age, sex, weight, lifestyle, and health goals. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for optimal health and wellness. When it comes to your body’s unique biochemistry, it takes fine-tuning and precise variation. At Viome, we believe the best way to determine the right food and supplements is to listen to your body's specific needs. Inconsistent results in your health goals or harmful effects can occur when consuming the wrong "healthy" foods or supplements. Precise, personalized recommendations are necessary to avoid ineffective and potentially harmful choices.
Food Allergies & Sensitivity Testing
Food sensitivity tests are simply measuring antibodies to foods. Foods that show up on your food sensitivity test results may actually be good for you in reality. However, an antibody to that specific food often shows up when you are eating a lot of that food and suffering from a leaky gut. A leaky gut happens when there is damage to the lining of the gut making it more permeable to substances that should not go into your blood, triggering your immune system to make antibodies in response to those substances. Food sensitivity reactions are Immunoglobulins A (IgA), M (IgM), and G (IgG)-mediated immune system responses causing inflammation of the gastrointestinal lining with symptom onset occurring up to 48-72 hours after trigger exposure.
Allergic reactions are immediate immune system responses mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) and can be life-threatening. Viome does not test for IgE which often results in anaphylactic reactions. Food allergies should be overseen and managed by an experienced physician.
Our science & technology
Our goal is to demystify health, make science accessible and honor the biochemical individuality of every human. We take a holistic science-forward, data-driven approach to health and nutrition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I test my gut microbiome?
Viome uses a proprietary technology, originally developed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory called metatranscriptomic sequencing. This technology allows us to see every microorganism in your gut microbiome and analyze the activity of these microorganisms. This far surpasses any other gut testing technology, such as 16S and Metagenomic Analysis (which both use DNA), as metatranscriptomics looks at RNA and identifies all microorganisms living in your gut: bacteria, viruses, archaea, yeast, fungi, and eukaryotes, as well as what those microbes do and produce there, giving you the fullest picture available of your current gut microbiome health. Most microbes are neither absolutely good nor bad. It depends on the functions your microbes are performing and how they’re working together. Our snapshot of your current microbiome health gives you the full story on your microbes, what they’re doing and producing.
Can my gut microbiome change when I implement my recommendations?
Yes! When you implement your Viome food and supplement recommendations, your microbiome may experience changes. And in fact, your gut microbiome is constantly in flux depending on what you feed it, along with environmental conditions, such as stress. As everybody’s gut microbiome is unique, how fast or slow these changes happen all depends on you and your personal journey.
What will I get if I test with Health Intelligence instead of Gut Intelligence?
Viome’s Gut Intelligence Test is our original, groundbreaking health test that uses a stool sample to measure your microbial gene expression and gives you insights about your gut microbiome health along with nutrition recommendations to help improve areas that need attention.
With our latest test, Health Intelligence, we build on the foundation of our Gut Intelligence Test to reveal how your gut microbiome is impacting the rest of your body. With this test, we analyze not only microbial gene expression, but also mitochondrial and human gene expression.
Health Intelligence gives you insights into Cellular Health, Immune System Health, Stress Response Health, Mitochondrial Health, and Biological Age plus over 30 more subscores beneath these main health areas. Your food, supplement, probiotic, and prebiotic recommendations are based on these scores and your full profile analysis.
How can I see my test results?
We’ll notify you by email when your results are ready in approximately 3-4 weeks after your samples are accepted at the lab (processing times may vary). Download the Viome app, available for iOS and Android platforms to view. Your results are also available for online access at my.viome.com.
Are Viome's tests FSA/HSA eligible?
Viome test kits may be eligible for reimbursement. Check with your FSA/HSA administrator or your tax professional for confirmation on the specific requirements for individual eligibility and reimbursement, including usage, procedures and qualifications.