Gut Health Sample Collection: Quick, Easy Guide to Unlock Your Microbiome Insights

Discover how to collect gut health samples quickly and easily with this step-by-step at-home guide—safety tips and actionable microbiome insights. This practical approach to gut health sample collection is designed for speed and accuracy. Try a simple four-step flow: Step 1 prepare your space and read the kit instructions; Step 2 collect your sample using the included swab or container; Step 3 seal and label the container; Step 4 ship the sample following the specified temperature and packaging guidelines. Gentle reminders like washing hands, avoiding food or drink contamination, and timing the collection as recommended help ensure reliable results. Beyond the collection, InnerBuddies provides a white-label Gut Health Operating System that powers your gut microbiome testing products. The platform is modular, with features such as the Gut Microbiome Health Index—the 0 to 100 score of gut health, built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. It also includes the top 40 bacteria abundances, with comparisons to a healthy cohort, and a comprehensive map of bacterial functions, categorized as positive or negative to highlight functional gaps. Learn more at the InnerBuddies microbiome test page. Your at-home sample combined with InnerBuddies’ data science can translate into personalized, actionable microbiome insights. Target Group analysis dives into how the gut performs within specific contexts—Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more—while personalized nutrition advice uses your 3-day food diaries to tailor recommendations that support your unique microbiome. You can also receive personalized probiotics and prebiotics advice that aligns with your goals and your gut profile. For ongoing learning, check out the InnerBuddies gut health membership for continuous insights. InnerBuddies offers consumer-facing gut test solutions alongside its B2B offerings, so individuals can access the same powerful tools used by brands. If you’re a company looking to power your own product, or you want personal access to the full platform, explore the InnerBuddies B2B page and start a conversation today.