Educational reviews of probiotics, microbiome tests, gut-health apps, prebiotics, postbiotics, and other microbiome products.
Recently published · William DePaolo, PhD
Serious technology. Big health claims. Know the difference before you buy. Reviewed: July 2026 Company: Viome Product reviewed: Gut Intelligence™ Test Listed price at review: $279 USD for the standalone Gut Intelligence test. Promotional pricing and bundles ma...
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Recently published · William DePaolo, PhD
Probiotic gummies look like the easiest gut-health upgrade in the world. Chew two berry-flavored gummies, feel responsible, move on with your day. But there’s one awkward question hiding inside the bottle: are the bacteria still alive? Verdict Some probiotic g...
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Recently published · William DePaolo, PhD
Verdict: Overhyped for “gut repair,” potentially useful for protein support, and very likely to shift the microbiome in a more protein-fermenting direction. Collagen has become one of the most aggressively marketed supplements in the wellness aisle. It is sold...
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