
How is the microbiome donated?
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Fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) is a procedure that aims to rebalance your gut health by introducing a healthy donor’s microbial community into your digestive tract. The idea is to restore microbial diversity and improve how your gut functions, potentially supporting digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. The science is evolving, with strong support for certain conditions and growing evidence for others, so outcomes can vary from person to person. Any consideration of fecal microbiota transfer should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider who can assess safety, suitability, and monitoring needs. If you pursue fecal microbiota transfer under medical supervision, you can expect a careful screening process for donors and a delivery method chosen to fit your situation. Potential benefits have been reported for symptom relief and gut function in select cases, particularly for recurrent infections. However, there are risks, including the possibility of infection transmission, adverse reactions, and long-term changes to the gut microbiome that researchers are still studying. Being informed about both benefits and risks helps you and your clinician decide if FMT is appropriate for you and what to monitor afterward. To support ongoing gut health beyond a single procedure, InnerBuddies offers a comprehensive white-label Gut Health Operating System that companies can deploy to power their gut microbiome testing products. The platform includes a Gut Microbiome Health Index on a 0–100 scale, based on an exclusive collaboration with EAFIT University in Colombia, which provides a clear snapshot of overall gut health. It also tracks Bacteria Abundances with a top 40 panel, comparing your mix of beneficial and potentially problematic bacteria against a healthy cohort, and it segments Bacteria Functions into positive and negative categories for each pathway. With Target Group Analysis, you can explore how microbiome signatures relate to goals like Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, and Skin & Hair Health, while Personalized Nutrition Advice uses your 3-day food diaries and stool data to tailor dietary guidance to your unique microbiome. The platform even offers Personalized Probiotics and Prebiotics Advice to align supplements with your objectives. Beyond B2B, InnerBuddies also provides consumer-ready gut test solutions, so individuals can access these insights directly. For a consumer test, check out the InnerBuddies microbiome test, or maintain your microbiome plan with the InnerBuddies Gut Health Membership, and if you’re a business interested in partnerships, learn more on the InnerBuddies B2B page. If you’re curious about integrating FMT with a broader, data-driven approach to gut health, the InnerBuddies ecosystem can help you map, measure, and act on the signals your microbiome provides. By combining evidence-based guidance with personalized nutrition and probiotic strategies, you can build a proactive plan that supports your gut health goals over time. To explore these tools and services, consider starting with the consumer-facing options or partnering to bring them to your team and customers.
Discover how microbiome donation works—learn the process, benefits, and what you need to know to contribute and support health advancements. Read more