When you sit down to eat, you are not alone. You are feeding trillions of microscopic tenants that make up your microbiome. These microorganisms are the true managers of your health: if you feed them correctly, they work in your favour by producing energy, synthesising vitamins and strengthening your immune system. But if you neglect them, the balance is broken.
The 3 pillars for a happy gut ecosystem
For your microbiome to be a powerful ally, it needs to follow three golden rules:
- Diversity is queen: Imagine your gut as a tropical rainforest. If you only plant one species of tree, the ecosystem is vulnerable. We need variety. The challenge of 30 plants a week (including pulses, seeds, nuts, fruit and vegetables) is key to maintaining a rich and diverse bacterial population.
- Fibre and prebiotics: Fibre is not just a formality to improve bowel transit; it is "premium fuel" for your beneficial bacteria. By fermenting fibre, these bacteria produce compounds (such as butyrate) that look after the integrity of your gut wall.
- Fermented foods: Foods like kefir, sauerkraut or kombucha act as "seeds" that introduce living, beneficial bacteria directly into your ecosystem, helping to regenerate and balance your flora.
The "superfood" paradox: Why is broccoli not for everyone?
This is where conventional nutrition fails. We have been taught that broccoli, asparagus or garlic are universal "superfoods". But what if your current bacterial ecosystem reacts poorly to them?
On a microscopic level, we are all unique. A food that nourishes and calms one person's gut might be feeding unwanted bacteria or causing inflammation in another due to previous dysbiosis. This is where Vivabioma’s microbiota test technology comes into play.
Through our analysis, we do not give you generic recommendations. We identify your personalised superfoods. Our algorithm cross-references data on which bacteria you are missing, which are in excess and what your current balance is, to tell you exactly which foods to boost and which are best to reduce temporarily.
From theory to your plate
We know that science is fascinating, but the real challenge begins in the supermarket. How do we translate this data into an actual dinner?
For those who want to stop guessing and take their wellbeing to the next level, we have designed personalised recommendations for your bespoke nutrition. This report is the bridge between the laboratory and your kitchen: it translates your complex genetic data into clear, practical and 100% personalised dietary guidelines. It is, literally, the instruction manual your body always needed.
Your gut knows exactly what it needs; we just help you to listen to it.