Microbiome Diversity: How Your Microbes Shape Health, Immunity, and Wellness


Discover how microbiome diversity shapes health, immunity, and wellness. Microbiome diversity describes the variety and balance of microbes in the gut, and it’s a powerful determinant of digestion, nutrient extraction, immune readiness, and even mood. When diversity is strong, the gut ecosystem tends to be more resilient to disturbances and better at supporting overall vitality. Practical tips to nurture your gut microbes start with small, everyday choices—and you can explore your own microbiome profile by checking out one of our consumer options: InnerBuddies microbiome test. InnerBuddies powers this journey with a modular, white-label Gut Health Operating System that companies can use to power their own gut microbiome testing products. The platform includes features designed to illuminate microbiome diversity in actionable ways: a Gut Microbiome Health Index (a 0–100 score) anchored by an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia; Bacteria Abundances for a top 40 microbial set with comparisons to a healthy cohort; and Bacteria Functions that categorize metabolic activities as positive or negative, letting users see how they compare on each functional category. It also includes Target Group analysis for deeper dives into how microbiome diversity influences specific groups, from Healthy Aging to Endurance Sport, Power Sport, and Skin & Hair Health. To translate microbiome diversity into daily vitality, try practical steps that nourish a diverse gut ecosystem: eat a wide variety of plant-based foods to boost fiber diversity, include fermented foods to introduce beneficial microbes, and prioritize prebiotic-rich items like garlic, onions, and leeks. Minimize ultra-processed foods that can dampen microbial diversity, and support your gut with consistent sleep, stress management, hydration, and regular physical activity. Our platform leverages data from 3-day food diaries and stool samples to deliver personalized nutrition advice tailored to your unique gut microbiome composition—and you can access ongoing guidance through our Gut Health Membership. Whether you’re a consumer, clinician, or brand, InnerBuddies offers both consumer-ready gut test solutions and a powerful B2B white-label platform so you can deliver microbiome diversity insights at scale. All of the capabilities available to our B2B partners are available directly to consumers as well, including personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations. If you’re looking to bring your own gut microbiome testing product to market, explore our partner options at InnerBuddies B2B partner program.