Most health advice is designed for the average person. You are not average. A Viome test tells you exactly what your gut is doing — and exactly what to do about it.
If you've ever followed the "right" diet, taken the "right" supplements, and still not seen results — this section is for you.
Every mainstream diet was designed for an imaginary average human. Your Gut Type determines how your microbiome processes carbohydrates, proteins, and fats — meaning a diet that transforms one person can actively harm another.
Most people take supplements based on marketing or general advice. But certain supplements — even "healthy" ones like prebiotics — can feed the wrong bacteria for your Gut Type, making problems worse rather than better.
"Your bloodwork looks normal" is the most frustrating sentence in medicine. Standard lab panels don't capture gut microbiome function — the single system most responsible for chronic inflammation, immune regulation, and metabolic health.
A landmark study published in Cell tracked blood glucose responses in 800 people after identical meals. The result: individual responses varied so dramatically that a "healthy" food for one person could spike blood sugar worse than pure glucose for another. The primary driver of this variation was gut microbiome composition — your Gut Type.
Most gut tests — even expensive ones — use DNA sequencing. DNA tells you which microorganisms are present in your gut. That's like reading a factory's employee list without knowing if anyone is actually working.
Viome analyzes RNA — the messenger molecule that reveals which genes are actively expressed right now. It's the difference between knowing who's in the building and watching the security footage of what everyone is actually doing.
This means Viome can identify which bacteria are currently producing inflammation, which are making neurotransmitters like serotonin, which are breaking down dietary fiber into protective compounds — and which ones are silently creating problems you haven't felt yet.
See the Tests →Tells you which species are present. Like reading a factory roster.
Reveals what every organism is actively doing. Like live CCTV footage of your gut in real time.
A Viome test doesn't just give you data — it gives you a precise action plan tailored to how your biology works right now.
500+ foods scored as Superfood, Enjoy, Minimize, or Avoid — specific to your gut biology, not generic guidelines.
Personalized supplement recommendations — including exact strains of probiotics and prebiotics that match your Gut Type's specific deficiencies.
20–50+ scores covering gut lining health, inflammatory activity, microbial diversity, cellular stress, and more — mapped to easy action items.
All results and recommendations live in the Viome app, with videos explaining each score, a searchable food database, and progress tracking.
Our free 3-minute quiz gives you an estimated Gut Type instantly. When you take your Viome test, you'll already know what to look for in your results — and the confirmation will be that much more powerful.
Choose the Gut Intelligence Test ($199) or Full Body Intelligence Test ($399). Both are at-home kits shipped directly to you. FSA/HSA cards accepted.
Follow the simple instructions in the kit to collect a small stool sample at home. The Viome collection system is sealed, odor-free, and takes under 5 minutes. Mail it back in the prepaid packaging.
Your sample is processed at a CLIA-certified lab using Viome's proprietary RNA sequencing technology. Thousands of genes are analyzed across hundreds of biological pathways.
Your personalized scores, food list, and supplement recommendations appear in the Viome app. You'll also receive an explanation of what each result means and exactly what to do next.
Armed with your confirmed Gut Type and personalized protocol, you can make food, supplement, and lifestyle decisions based on your actual biology — not guesswork.
Both tests use the same RNA technology. The Full Body test adds oral microbiome and cellular health analysis for the complete picture.
The essential gut microbiome analysis. Identify your Gut Type, get a complete food list, and receive personalized supplement recommendations.
The most complete personal health analysis available anywhere. Gut, oral, and cellular health in one kit — with over 50 scores and a custom supplement stack.
💳 Both tests are FSA/HSA eligible — use your pre-tax health savings dollars.
For most people, yes — especially those with unexplained symptoms, chronic digestive issues, or who've tried multiple diets without success. The average American spends $500–1,000+ per year on supplements they chose based on general advice. A single Viome test redirects that spend to what your specific biology actually needs. Many users report it pays for itself within months.
23andMe and similar tests analyze your human DNA — your fixed genetic blueprint. That's useful for ancestry and hereditary risk. Viome analyzes the RNA of your gut microbiome — the 38 trillion bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut — revealing what they're actively doing to your health right now. Your microbiome changes; your DNA doesn't. Viome captures your current state and gives you actionable steps to improve it.
The kit comes with simple, illustrated instructions. You collect a small stool sample using the collection device included — it takes under 5 minutes and is completely manageable at home. The sample is sealed in a stabilization vial that preserves the RNA, then returned in the prepaid, discreet packaging. Most people describe the process as much easier than expected.
Results typically arrive in 2–3 weeks after Viome's lab receives your sample. You'll get a notification through the Viome app when they're ready. Results include all your health scores, your personalized food list, and your supplement recommendations — all presented in the app with explanatory videos and articles.
Yes — both the Gut Intelligence Test and Full Body Intelligence Test are FSA/HSA eligible. You can use your pre-tax health savings dollars to cover the full cost. This effectively reduces the out-of-pocket price by your marginal tax rate (often 25–40% savings).
Our Gut Type framework (A: Cultivator, B: Sentinel, C: Processor, D: Adaptor) is a conceptual model for understanding microbiome variation. A Viome test gives you the actual data behind your type — confirming which profile you match and providing the precise, individualized protocol that goes beyond any general framework. Think of the Gut Type quiz as a fast signal; the Viome test as the full diagnosis.