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Understanding Your Glycemic Response and How It Affects Immunity

Understanding Your Glycemic Response and How It Affects Immunity

What is Prediabetes and What Steps Can You Take To Reduce the Risk?

What is Prediabetes and What Steps Can You Take To Reduce the Risk?

If you’re familiar with diabetes, you may not know that ‘pre-diabetes’ affects 1 in 3 Americans. This can lead to a type 2 diagnosis.

Why Viome’s Technology is Superior – Understanding Metatranscriptomic Analysis

Science

Why Viome’s Technology is Superior – Understanding Metatranscriptomic Analysis

Do You Know Your Skin-Care History?  5 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Beginnings of the Beauty Industry

Do You Know Your Skin-Care History? 5 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Beginnings of the Beauty Industry

The intriguing history of the skin care and the beauty industry

Naveen Jain and Deepak Chopra on the Most Promising Facts of Your Microbiome

Naveen Jain and Deepak Chopra on the Most Promising Facts of Your Microbiome

How Ariel used Viome to naturally regain energy

Lifestyle

How Ariel used Viome to naturally regain energy

How Ariel used Viome to naturally regain the energy she needed to survive and live her life.

Naveen Jain and Ally Perlina Talk Health Intelligence on Bulletproof Radio

Naveen Jain and Ally Perlina Talk Health Intelligence on Bulletproof Radio

Naveen Jain and Ally Perlina talk on Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Radio about new Health Intelligence.

What is Gut Dysbiosis?

Gut Health

What is Gut Dysbiosis?

What is gut dysbiosis? Learn about this condition, the symptoms, and how it can affect your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Fighting Cookie Season: Sugar and Your Gut

Lifestyle

Fighting Cookie Season: Sugar and Your Gut

Learn how sugar affects your gut health and what you can do to fight that sweet tooth.

A History of Celiac Disease

Gut Health

A History of Celiac Disease

Gluten-free might feel like a fad. But Celiac Disease is no laughing matter for millions of people. Learn about the history and causes of this disease.

What Does it Mean When a Food is on My Minimize List?

Viome Guides

What Does it Mean When a Food is on My Minimize List?

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Bariatric Surgery

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Bariatric Surgery

Celebrating the Greatest Scientific Discoveries of the Last Century

Science

Celebrating the Greatest Scientific Discoveries of the Last Century

Give Your Gut a Chance: Microorganisms and Your Immune System

Give Your Gut a Chance: Microorganisms and Your Immune System

Your gut microbiome plays a pivotal role in determining when and how well your immune response operates. Learn how a healthy gut affects your immunity.

The Traditional Glycemic Index model is over—but your personal response to foods is NOT

The Traditional Glycemic Index model is over—but your personal response to foods is NOT

Supporting Your Immunity Through Your Gut Microbiome

Wellness

Supporting Your Immunity Through Your Gut Microbiome

How do you support your gut microbiome to strengthen your immunity? We asked our scientists, researchers, and physicians at the Viome Research Institute.

Dealing with Fatigue: It’s not a problem, it’s a symptom

Nutrition

Dealing with Fatigue: It’s not a problem, it’s a symptom

You don’t have energy to get through the day. Where can you turn when you experience fatigue, if not stimulants?

FACTS ABOUT FADS: 4 Ways Trendy Dieting is Hurting Your Health

Nutrition

FACTS ABOUT FADS: 4 Ways Trendy Dieting is Hurting Your Health

Fad diets come and go for a reason. Learn why trendy dieting may actually be harming your health rather than helping.

Are Antimicrobial Cleaning Products Making Children Fat? New Study Says Yes

Wellness

Are Antimicrobial Cleaning Products Making Children Fat? New Study Says Yes

Everyday household cleaners may be contributing to obesity in children by altering their gut microbiome, a new study says.

Top 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet

Nutrition

Top 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet

Are you getting bad advice on how to lose weight? Learn about fad diets, which are trendy and often ineffective ways to lose weight or improve your health.kp;'[

Scientists Uncover Brand New Landscapes while Mapping the Gut Microbiome

Scientists Uncover Brand New Landscapes while Mapping the Gut Microbiome

From Microbe to Man: Viome's Clinical Research Initiatives

Research

From Microbe to Man: Viome's Clinical Research Initiatives

Learn about our scientific quest to understand root causes of chronic diseases and design precision diets for everyone, so we can all live a long, healthy life.

Hot Dogs and Headaches: Saying ‘NO’ to Migraines

Nutrition

Hot Dogs and Headaches: Saying ‘NO’ to Migraines

Doctors are looking more toward dietary triggers that may be responsible for migraines, including nitric oxide.

Skin Problems? What Your Dermatologist Might Not Tell You

Skin Problems? What Your Dermatologist Might Not Tell You

The connection between skin problems and your gut health

Is Your Biological Age Your True Age?

Longevity

Is Your Biological Age Your True Age?

Is the chronological age of your body your real age? Or are there other factors to look at when considering how old you really are?

The Neurodegenerative Disease: Alzheimer’s and the Gut Microbiome

Viome News

The Neurodegenerative Disease: Alzheimer’s and the Gut Microbiome

Cervical Cancer and the Vaginal Microbiome

Science

Cervical Cancer and the Vaginal Microbiome

With cervical cancer, the vaginal and cervical microbiome have a close relationship to women’s reproductive health. Learn more about the connection.

Could Your Gut Microbiome Hold the Answer to New Antibiotics?

Could Your Gut Microbiome Hold the Answer to New Antibiotics?

5 Tips for Top Mitochondrial Health

Science

5 Tips for Top Mitochondrial Health

Mitochondria are the power generators that provide us the energy we need to move, adapt, and evolve.

Precision Supplements vs. ‘Personalized’ Supplements: What’s the difference?

Precision Supplements vs. ‘Personalized’ Supplements: What’s the difference?

Are “personalized” supplements truly made for you and your body? What makes Viome Precision Supplements different?

10 Ways to Invest in Your Health

Wellness

10 Ways to Invest in Your Health

Ten tips to help you invest in your health and improve your immunity. Viome can help!

Bacteria Beware: How Scientists are Frightening Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs

Bacteria Beware: How Scientists are Frightening Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs

Unlock the Secret to Better Metabolism Through Your Gut Microbiome

Science

Unlock the Secret to Better Metabolism Through Your Gut Microbiome

Learn about how your gut health impacts metabolism, and some of the myths behind metabolism.

Viome’s Health Intelligence Service reveals 5 new health score categories with the introduction of the world’s first human gene expression test

Longevity

Viome’s Health Intelligence Service reveals 5 new health score categories with the introduction of the world’s first human gene expression test

Viome introduces 5 new health scores with NEW Health Intelligence™ service.

Parkinson’s and the Gut Microbiome: A Steady Start to a New Era of Research

Parkinson’s and the Gut Microbiome: A Steady Start to a New Era of Research

Efforts to understand the cause of Parkinson's Disease has created a dynamic movement of exciting new research. Read about the potential gut health connection.

Why RNA, and Not DNA: How Viome Assesses Microbial Activity

Science

Why RNA, and Not DNA: How Viome Assesses Microbial Activity

If you’re considering changing your lifestyle to embrace a healthier diet, we have a scientifically reliable test to be your guide.

Foods for Gut Health? Separating Facts from Myths

Gut Health

Foods for Gut Health? Separating Facts from Myths

Raw vs. Cooked - What’s the best way to eat your vegetables?

Nutrition

Raw vs. Cooked - What’s the best way to eat your vegetables?

What Your Poop Says About You

Gut Health

What Your Poop Says About You

A Guide to Your Viome Results

A Guide to Your Viome Results

You've received your Viome test results. Now what? Here we discuss how all of the words in your results are tied together.

The Key to a Longer Life Span

Longevity

The Key to a Longer Life Span

At this time, immortality is out of our reach – but that doesn’t mean we can’t take control of our longevity.

3 Types of Personalized Nutrition Companies That Aren’t Being Honest With You

Nutrition

3 Types of Personalized Nutrition Companies That Aren’t Being Honest With You

The Gut Microbiome and Sleep: 3 Ways Your Gut Can Impact Your Sleeping Patterns

Wellness

The Gut Microbiome and Sleep: 3 Ways Your Gut Can Impact Your Sleeping Patterns

Having trouble sleeping well? Your gut may be to blame. Learn three ways your gut microbiome can impact your sleep.

Gut Health and Cancer

Wellness

Gut Health and Cancer

Recently, some studies have suggested that the gut microbiome may have a larger part to play with cancer development and outcome than previously thought.

How Viome is Redefining the One-Size-Fits-All Health Industry

Nutrition

How Viome is Redefining the One-Size-Fits-All Health Industry

The “Superfood” Conundrum: How Someone’s Superfood May Not Be So Super for You

Nutrition

The “Superfood” Conundrum: How Someone’s Superfood May Not Be So Super for You

One of the most common mistakes we make is assuming one superfood is a super food for all and frankly, our gut microbiome has its own opinion on that.

Exploring Supplements: What Do I Actually Need?

Viome Guides

Exploring Supplements: What Do I Actually Need?

Healthy Glowing Skin From the Inside Out

Wellness

Healthy Glowing Skin From the Inside Out

The gut microbiome and skin health.

Health Intelligence Company Viome Supports Our Local Farmers Markets

Health Intelligence Company Viome Supports Our Local Farmers Markets

Through our “Power of Giving” programs, Viome promotes employee engagement and initiatives that focus on health and wellness, food and nutrition, and girls in STEM.

Time to Table the Salt? How Salt May Be Affecting Your Microbiome

Nutrition

Time to Table the Salt? How Salt May Be Affecting Your Microbiome

The American Diet is known for its high salt content. New studies show how sodium intake can impact your gut microbiome health and overall wellness.

How the trendy (and unhealthy) Dad Bod is connected to your gut microbiome health

Gut Health

How the trendy (and unhealthy) Dad Bod is connected to your gut microbiome health

Not only is the "Dad Bod" unhealthy, it can be connected to your gut health.

TMI on TMAO? How Your Diet Impacts Your Heart Health

Nutrition

TMI on TMAO? How Your Diet Impacts Your Heart Health

Gut Health and Disease: Is the Microbiome the Key to Curing Chronic Diseases?

Gut Health

Gut Health and Disease: Is the Microbiome the Key to Curing Chronic Diseases?

Our gut microbiome is one of our most important human organs. Is it the key to curing chronic diseases?

Let’s Talk About Depression

Wellness

Let’s Talk About Depression

Learn how an imbalance in the microbiome may contribute to an imbalance in the brain, potentially causing depression and other disorders.

Race to 2 Million: Join Us In the Battle Against Chronic Diseases

Viome News

Race to 2 Million: Join Us In the Battle Against Chronic Diseases

Are We On Our Way To Personalized Medicine? Scientists Dive Into the Impact of the Gut Microbiome On Drug Response

Science

Are We On Our Way To Personalized Medicine? Scientists Dive Into the Impact of the Gut Microbiome On Drug Response

Types of Acne, Treatments, and How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Skin Health

Wellness

Types of Acne, Treatments, and How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Your Skin Health

What are the different types of acne and treatments? How does the gut microbiome affect skin health?

High-Priced Beauty Products vs. Beauty from the Inside Out

Wellness

High-Priced Beauty Products vs. Beauty from the Inside Out

Learn about the gut-skin connection

Your Gut Reveals Your Age

Longevity

Your Gut Reveals Your Age

Recent research has shown that one factor of aging and longevity is likely the microbial composition of our gut.

Understanding Your Viome Scores

Understanding Your Viome Scores

We are excited to share with you the scientific vision behind your Viome scores! Learn about the scientific terms and results in your Viome app.

Did Your Gut Bacteria Give You Food Poisoning?

Gut Health

Did Your Gut Bacteria Give You Food Poisoning?

17 Grocery Shopping Tips to Make Your Life Less Stressful—and More Healthy

Lifestyle

17 Grocery Shopping Tips to Make Your Life Less Stressful—and More Healthy

How to stick to a diet according to Science

Nutrition

How to stick to a diet according to Science

Read these 10 tips from Viome to help you stick to your diet once and for all.

Being Proactive About Your Health: Your Microbiome, Early Cancer Detection, and More

Science

Being Proactive About Your Health: Your Microbiome, Early Cancer Detection, and More

What are the possibilities that this connection between the human microbiome and cancer helps create for better outcomes?

The Microbiome and Weight Gain: Everything We Know So Far

Wellness

The Microbiome and Weight Gain: Everything We Know So Far

Recent studies show that there may be more to obesity than balancing caloric intake. Find out more about the connection between weight gain and the gut.

Heal Your Heart Through Your Gut: Understanding the Gut-Heart Connection

Gut Health

Heal Your Heart Through Your Gut: Understanding the Gut-Heart Connection

Do gut health and conditions like leaky gut and SIBO impact heart health?

10 Things Viome's Gut Test Can Reveal About Your Gut Microbiome

Viome Guides

10 Things Viome's Gut Test Can Reveal About Your Gut Microbiome

Pucker Up: Each Kiss Swaps 80 Million Oral Microbes

Pucker Up: Each Kiss Swaps 80 Million Oral Microbes

Scientifically, why do we kiss and exactly how many microbes you and your partner swap with each kiss?

The Mind-Gut Connection – How Your Gut Microbiome Controls Your Behavior

Science

The Mind-Gut Connection – How Your Gut Microbiome Controls Your Behavior

19 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health

Gut Health

19 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health

Improve Insulin Sensitivity Through Gut Health

Gut Health

Improve Insulin Sensitivity Through Gut Health

The Cost in Healthcare No One is Talking About (Hint: It’s You)

Longevity

The Cost in Healthcare No One is Talking About (Hint: It’s You)

Did You Know Gut Microbes Can Affect Cancer Treatment Response?

Wellness

Did You Know Gut Microbes Can Affect Cancer Treatment Response?

Imagine going in for a disease treatment and your doctor prescribes you probiotics so you respond better. That’s the direction cancer treatment is heading.

Why Scientists Are Searching the Gut for Cures to All Chronic Diseases

Science

Why Scientists Are Searching the Gut for Cures to All Chronic Diseases

Meet Guru - Viome’s Chief Technology Officer

Science

Meet Guru - Viome’s Chief Technology Officer

Is Facebook Messing With Your Gut-Brain Balance?

Wellness

Is Facebook Messing With Your Gut-Brain Balance?

Ready for a Retest? 5 Signs You're Ready to Level Up

Ready for a Retest? 5 Signs You're Ready to Level Up

The Case of the Blood Sugar Disease: A Brief History of Diabetes

Wellness

The Case of the Blood Sugar Disease: A Brief History of Diabetes

Who’s Really In Control? How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Your Mental Health

Who’s Really In Control? How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts Your Mental Health

Learn more about the gut-brain axis.

The Microbiome Obesity Connection

Wellness

The Microbiome Obesity Connection

Losing weight can be challenging. However, it doesn’t require the same approach for everyone.

Is Gut Imbalance to Blame for Your Hormonal Changes?

Gut Health

Is Gut Imbalance to Blame for Your Hormonal Changes?

Learn more about how your microbiome can affect your endocrine system and estrogen levels.

Gas? Bloating? Do Probiotics Help? Gas-X? What to Do for TRUE Digestive Relief

Gut Health

Gas? Bloating? Do Probiotics Help? Gas-X? What to Do for TRUE Digestive Relief

Gas and bloating are some of the most common digestive issues people have today. Do probiotics help? How about antacid and Gas-X?

Your Baby’s Miraculous Microbiome – Set Them Up for Life

Nutrition

Your Baby’s Miraculous Microbiome – Set Them Up for Life

You may not have considered that your baby isn't the only new member of your family.

Inflammation, Immunity and the Brain: Part 3

Inflammation, Immunity and the Brain: Part 3

Viome research is constantly unmasking complex relationships between our blood, our brain, the health of the rest of our body, and our immunity.

No Guts, No Glory – 9 Ways The Gut Microbiome Impacts Athletic Performance

No Guts, No Glory – 9 Ways The Gut Microbiome Impacts Athletic Performance

When it comes to athletes, gut bacteria significantly influences how they perform and how fast they recover.

7 Things You Should Know Before Taking Pre and Probiotics

Nutrition

7 Things You Should Know Before Taking Pre and Probiotics

Learn everything you need to know before starting a biotics regimen.

Meet Your Second Brain: The Gut Microbiome and Your Digestion

Science

Meet Your Second Brain: The Gut Microbiome and Your Digestion

Inflammation, Immunity, and the Blood: Part 2

Science

Inflammation, Immunity, and the Blood: Part 2

It’s Personal! Introducing the Best Supplements and Probiotics for Men

Nutrition

It’s Personal! Introducing the Best Supplements and Probiotics for Men

Selecting the best probiotic, vitamins and supplements for men may be easier than you think. Let your body choose for you!

Your Path to Glowing, Radiant Skin: The Best Vitamins, Supplements, and Probiotics for YOUR Skin

Your Path to Glowing, Radiant Skin: The Best Vitamins, Supplements, and Probiotics for YOUR Skin

Learn about the skin-gut axis.

Viome Precision Supplements and Health Intelligence: Your Tools to Help Support Your Immunity this Cold and Flu Season

Viome Precision Supplements and Health Intelligence: Your Tools to Help Support Your Immunity this Cold and Flu Season

Understand the gut microbiome’s role in your immunity

Can’t Lose Weight? 3 Ways Your Gut Bacteria Could Be to Blame

Gut Health

Can’t Lose Weight? 3 Ways Your Gut Bacteria Could Be to Blame

A healthy gut microbiome makes being healthy easier, while a toxic microbiome contributes to declining health. That means maintaining a healthy weight and more.

The Health Intelligence Biological Age Score gains NEW ground!

Viome News

The Health Intelligence Biological Age Score gains NEW ground!

Prebiotics, Probiotics, or Synbiotics - Which is right for you?

Nutrition

Prebiotics, Probiotics, or Synbiotics - Which is right for you?

Is Turmeric Really Good for You? (And 4 Other Supplements You Might Not Know!)

Nutrition

Is Turmeric Really Good for You? (And 4 Other Supplements You Might Not Know!)

It feels like everyone is taking a supplement that they absolutely swear by, but is it guaranteed to work?

Metatranscriptomic Analysis — The Next Frontier in Microbiome Technology is Available Today

Viome News

Metatranscriptomic Analysis — The Next Frontier in Microbiome Technology is Available Today

Read all about Metatranscriptomic Analysis , the next frontier in microbiome technology.