Discover how the microbiome and emotions are connected through the gut-brain axis. Grounded in evolving science, this link suggests that the communities of microbes in our gut can influence stress responses, mood, and overall emotional balance. By paying attention to the gut and making targeted lifestyle choices, you can support calmer, happier feelings and a more balanced day-to-day emotional state. In practical terms, this means science-backed tips you can act on now—quality sleep, regular meals, fiber-rich foods, mindful movement, and stress management—that support a healthier gut and a more resilient mood. InnerBuddies offers a white-label Gut Health Operating System designed to power gut microbiome testing products for brands and consumers alike. The platform includes a Gut Microbiome Health Index, a 0–100 score that signals gut health, built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. You’ll also see how your microbiome stacks up against a healthy cohort in terms of the top 40 bacteria abundances, plus you can explore how your microbial community compares on key functions that influence mood and wellbeing. Beyond raw numbers, InnerBuddies provides nuanced insights through Bacteria Functions, categorizing metabolic activities as positive or negative and showing your standing against the healthy cohort across each functional category. The Target Group analysis delves into specific contexts—Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more—pinpointing the functional pathways most relevant to your goals. Coupled with personalized nutrition advice drawn from 3-day food diaries and stool samples, and personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations, you receive actionable steps tailored to your unique gut microbiome profile to support the microbiome and emotions you’re aiming to foster. InnerBuddies also makes gut testing accessible directly to consumers, while offering a complete suite of B2B options for partners. All the capabilities available to our business clients are equally accessible to individuals who want to take control of their gut health and emotional balance. Curious to explore the science-backed path to a calmer, happier mood? Learn more about the microbiome test and ongoing guidance through these pages: InnerBuddies microbiome test product page, InnerBuddies gut health membership, and InnerBuddies become a partner.