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UPDATE: Supplements and Biotics are in!

I received my Viome customized supplements and biotics, formulated based on my recent gut intelligence test results. I started taking these this week and so far, so good! I’ll keep you posted on the progress. The box they come in is a one-time delivery, subsequent months will include just the refills packets. I’ll retest in 6 months to see if the supplements need to be revised.

UPDATE: Results are in!

So, I received my Viome Gut Intelligence test results recently. Let’s have a look:

My scores are obviously Not Optimal in several areas, Average in Others – so we have some work to do. Next, Viome examines which foods might be better suited for my microbiome.

They break down complete lists of food to Avoid, Minimize, Enjoy, and Superfoods. This makes meal planning easier. They also provide a general guideline for total daily consumption.

And the Community on Facebook combined with the Viome blog library can answer almost any question you might have and provide support as you implement the new recommendations.

I’ve ordered the custom dose daily supplements – and will update once again when they arrive!

My current wellness journey began in early 2020 when I took my first Viome Gut Intelligence Test.  Back then, it was the only product they offered, and it is still the best.

I’ve had a few blood tests in the past 6 months, but I am overdue for an update on my Viome Gut Intelligence test.

So what exactly does this tell me?

“This test helps you understand more about your gut microbiome and the impact it has on your overall health. We hone in on the unique activity inside of you, translating millions of data points from your gut into over 20 gut health scores that form the foundation of your recommendations. Our unique sequencing technology allows us to see things in your gut such as inflammatory activity, if you’re having trouble breaking down certain foods, if opportunistic microbes are causing problems, if your microbes are impacting your blood sugar response, and much more. Your recommendations target the areas of your gut health that need specific nutrients to support and that may be the root cause of symptoms such as GI issues, occasional gas and bloating, irregular bowel movements, skin irritation, hormone imbalances, trouble sleeping, trouble losing weight, and other symptoms associated with poor gut health.  By taking this test, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your gut health and the steps you can take to improve it.”

Food Recommendations

However, beyond the amazing science my favorite part of the Viome Gut Intelligence test experience is the food recommendations.

“Your customized food list of over 400 foods is sorted into four categories for Avoid, Minimize, Enjoy, and Superfood status.

• Enhance nutrient uptake for maximum nutrient absorption
• Stimulate beneficial gut microbes to increase vitamin and butyrate production
• Inhibit the activity of harmful gut bacteria and reduce the risk of toxic byproducts like LPS, TMA, gas, and biofilm
• Reinforce the gut lining to minimize the risk of “leaky gut” and improve digestive health
• Address the underlying factors contributing to inflammation
• Personalize your dietary approach to optimize blood sugar levels and minimize food-related inflammation
• Support oral health by inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes bad breath, balancing oral pH, and addressing inflammatory activity in your mouth
• Slow biological aging by addressing activities contributing to inflammation throughout your body”

I have been eating really healthy and intermittent fasting for over 2 years now.  And yet, my cortisol continues to be too high for my target range.  I’m hoping refining what healthy foods I’m eating to align more specifically with my gut microbiome will help bring that more in line.

The test should be here in the next week or so.  And of course, I’ll keep you posted!

If you want to learn more about Viome’s Oral Health test option, check out my other post here.