Discover how your gut works in simple terms with Gut Classification 101, a beginner-friendly guide featuring clear explanations, diagrams, and practical tips. This page centers on gut classification—the straightforward idea that your gut microbiome is made up of many microbes each with specific roles. By grouping microbes by what they do—such as breaking down fiber, supporting immunity, or influencing inflammation—you get a clear map of how your gut contributes to digestion and health. To help you track progress, the guide introduces a practical Gut Microbiome Health Index that scores your gut health on a 0 to 100 scale. InnerBuddies is a white-label Gut Health Operating System that companies can use to power their gut microbiome testing products. The platform is modular and packed with features: a Gut Microbiome Health Index (0–100) built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia; Bacteria abundances for a top 40 set with comparisons against a healthy cohort; Bacteria functions categorized and labeled as positive or negative, so you can see how your microbial function stacks up; Target Group analysis that dives into the functional pathways most relevant for Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and other groups; personalized nutrition advice drawn from three-day food diaries plus stool data; and personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations tailored to your unique gut composition. If you want to see how a consumer tool looks, check out the InnerBuddies microbiome test: InnerBuddies microbiome test. All of this starts with gut classification you can act on. By comparing your personal gut classification profile to a healthy cohort, you can see which foods and habits move your scores in the right direction. The combination of three-day food diaries and stool samples feeds InnerBuddies' large database that links individual foods to your gut microbiome outcomes, enabling truly personalized nutrition advice. If you’re interested in ongoing guidance, you can explore consumer options at the InnerBuddies site, or subscribe for structured support with the InnerBuddies gut health membership. For businesses building gut testing products, InnerBuddies offers a B2B path to partner and leverage the Gut Health Operating System. The B2B package provides access to the same gut classification insights, index, bacterial abundances, and target-group analyses, all within a scalable, white-label platform. Learn more about becoming a partner at the InnerBuddies B2B partner page.