How Microbiome Tests Work: Discover What Your Gut Microbes Say About Your Health

Discover how microbiome tests work and what your gut microbes reveal about digestion, immunity, and energy. Understanding how microbiome tests work starts with the idea that your gut hosts trillions of microorganisms whose DNA tells you who is there and what they’re doing. A typical test analyzes stool DNA to identify bacteria and estimate their abundance, then translates that information into insights about digestion, immune responses, and energy production. The goal is to move from data to practical steps that can improve your digestion, strengthen resilience, and boost daily energy. In this page, you’ll learn what your results mean and the concrete actions you can take next. InnerBuddies powers a white-label Gut Health Operating System that brands can deploy to run their own microbiome testing products. This modular platform features a Gut Microbiome Health Index—a 0 to 100 score of gut health—built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. It also provides Bacteria Abundances for a top 40 bacteria panel and shows how you compare against a healthy cohort. Bacteria Functions categorize microbial metabolic activities into positive or negative groups and reveal how your functional profile stacks up in each category. For those with specific goals, Target Group analysis dives into pathways relevant to Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and many other topics. And because it’s a white-label platform, InnerBuddies can power partner brands, while also offering direct consumer gut test solutions. When you get your results, action is the goal. InnerBuddies harnesses data from 3-day food diaries alongside stool results to map how individual foods affect your gut microbiome, enabling personalized nutrition advice tailored to your unique composition. You’ll also receive personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations that align with your objectives and your microbiome’s functional pathways—so you’re not guessing, you’re following a science-backed plan. Ready to explore options? InnerBuddies offers both consumer-facing gut tests and business-to-business partnerships. All B2B capabilities are also available directly to consumers who want an end-to-end solution. Start by visiting our product page to learn more about the test, or join the ongoing support and insights available with a gut health membership. If you’re a company interested in co-branding or a fully white-label arrangement, explore partnership opportunities on our B2B page.