The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms; bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more, collectively known as your microbiome. Most of them live in your gut, and together they form one of the most complex and influential ecosystems in your body.
World Microbiome Day, observed every year on 27 June, exists to celebrate this invisible world and raise awareness of just how much it shapes our health. Because the science is clear: what'shappening in your gut doesn't stay in your gut.
Why Your Gut Health Matters More Than You Think
Your gut microbiome plays an active role in digestion, immune function, inflammation, mental health, metabolic health, and even how you age. When it's in balance, you feel it. When it isn't - in the form of bloating, fatigue, skin issues, mood fluctuations, or irregular digestion - you feel that too.
The challenge is that most of us are guessing. We follow general advice about what's ‘healthy’ not knowing how our unique microbial ecosystem is actually responding.
From Guesswork to Personalised Insight
This is where Viome changes things.
The Viome Gut Microbiome test is an at-home test that goes beyond standard microbiome testing. Most tests analyse microbial DNA - telling you which organisms are present. Viome uses advanced RNA sequencing (metatranscriptomics) to reveal what those organisms are actually doing inside your gut, right now.
The difference matters. The same microbe can be beneficial in one person and harmful in another, depending on the unique environment of their gut. By analysing gene expression rather than presence alone, Viome gives you a genuinely personalised picture of your gut health - including:
- 20+ detailed health scores across key gut functions
- Personalised food recommendations (Superfoods, Enjoy, Minimise, Avoid)
- Insights into digestion, gut lining health, microbial diversity, and inflammatory activity
The result is a clear, actionable plan - not generic wellness advice, but guidance built around you.
A Day to Do Something About It
World Microbiome Day is a reminder that gut health is not a trend. It's a foundation. And understanding your microbiome is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your long-term wellbeing.
To mark the occasion, Next Biosciences is offering 20% off the Viome Gut Microbiome test - today only.
If you've been curious about what's happening inside your gut, there's no better day to find out.
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The Viome Gut Microbiome test is a wellness tool and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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