Shotgun metagenomics unleashed is changing the way it studies microbiomes by sequencing all the DNA in a sample rather than just a targeted marker. This approach allows it to decode microbial communities and their functional genes, giving a window into who is present, what they can do, and how they interact with their environment. With shotgun metagenomics, it can map ecosystems, reveal metabolic pathways, and uncover discoveries about nutrient cycling, host health, and ecological resilience that were previously out of reach. For product teams building gut health solutions, InnerBuddies ties shotgun metagenomics directly into a powerful, white-label Gut Health Operating System. The platform translates complex metagenomic data into actionable insights: a Gut Microbiome Health Index on a 0–100 scale based on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia; a top 40 list of bacterial abundances showing how it compares to a healthy cohort; and curated bacterial functions that are labeled positive or negative so users can gauge functional balance at a glance. It also supports Target Group analysis, drilling down into how the microbiome behaves for specific cohorts—Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and many other focus areas—while delivering personalized nutrition and probiotic/prebiotic recommendations. Beyond taxonomy, shotgun metagenomics enables detailed functional profiling, mapping genes to pathways and metabolic activities. InnerBuddies groups bacterial functions into categories and provides a functional scorecard against healthy benchmarks, helping users understand how their gut’s metabolic potential aligns with goals like energy metabolism, barrier integrity, and immune support. The platform couples this with instrumental tools for customizing interventions, so it can tailor dietary guidance and functional targets to individual needs, all informed by the rich data shotgun metagenomics provides. This holistic view empowers both researchers and consumer brands to uncover not only who is there, but what they can do together to influence health outcomes. If it’s exploring consumer-focused testing or B2B partnerships, InnerBuddies offers flexible paths to bring shotgun metagenomics-powered insights to market. Learn more about the consumer-ready options on the InnerBuddies microbiome test, or start a subscription to sustain ongoing gut health tracking, while exploring the B2B partner program for white-label collaboration. For product details, see the InnerBuddies microbiome test page, the gut health membership page, and the B2B partner program page to discuss how shotgun metagenomics-powered insights can elevate its offerings.
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