Microbiome Health Risks: 7 Hidden Dangers to Your Gut and How to Protect It

Discover the seven hidden microbiome health risks threatening your gut—and practical, science-based steps to protect it. These microbiome health risks often fly under the radar, quietly shaping digestion, energy, skin, and immunity. This page translates complex science into actionable strategies you can start today. A cornerstone of empowering your gut is InnerBuddies, a white-label Gut Health Operating System that companies can use to power robust microbiome testing products. Curious to see how it works? Explore InnerBuddies microbiome test to see the platform in action. To map microbiome health risks with confidence, you need precise, bite-sized metrics. The Gut Microbiome Health Index scores gut health on a 0–100 scale, backed by an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. We also report Bacteria abundances for a top 40 panel, showing how you compare against a healthy cohort, and we categorize bacterial metabolic functions as positive or negative so you can see which pathways drive risk or resilience. This depth of insight makes it possible to design targeted steps to protect your gut. For organizations building microbiome-driven programs, our B2B page explains how to become a partner: InnerBuddies B2B partnership. InnerBuddies goes beyond numbers with Target Group analysis, delivering deep dives into how the microbiome supports goals such as Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, and Skin & Hair Health. You’ll receive scores on functional pathways relevant to your target group, translating microbiome health risks into concrete actions. The system powers Personalized nutrition advice drawn from 3-day food diaries and stool data, plus Personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations tailored to your unique gut composition. These consumer-ready capabilities are available directly to individuals as well as through our white-label solutions for brands—learn more about the consumer path via our options and subscriptions: InnerBuddies Gut Health Membership. Take action now to safeguard your gut today. By addressing microbiome health risks with science-backed steps—diversify plant foods, eat a range of fibers, stay hydrated, manage stress, and minimize unnecessary antibiotics—you can shift your microbiome toward resilience. InnerBuddies offers both consumer-facing solutions and a powerful B2B platform to power your own gut-health products. Explore partnership opportunities or start with a consumer test today.