Biohm Technologies upgrades microbiome gut test kit with AI-powered longevity analysis

Biohm Technologies, specializing in microbiome research, ingredients, and product solutions, has launched its Longevity Gut Report functionality, an addition to the company’s microbiome test kit solution. The upgrade leverages AI and bioinformatics to provide deeper insights into how an individual’s gut microbiome may influence the aging process.

Biohm Technologies’ bioinformatics team set out to identify the key bacterial and fungal taxa that contribute to longevity by leveraging its proprietary dataset.

Through a combination of machine learning and deep learning techniques, trained on more than 10 million data points, the result is a model that identifies approximately 100 key taxa involved in aging.

This enables the Longevity Gut Report to provide personalized insights that are scientifically backed and tailored to the individual.

“By combining advanced neural networks and machine learning with extensive review of the latest scientific literature and close collaboration with clinicians, we’ve been able to create the Longevity Gut Report — a powerful tool that blends cutting-edge technology with real-world expertise to uncover the gut factors that influence healthy aging,” says Shradha Khater, principal bioinformatics scientist with Biohm Technologies.

Looking beyond bacteria

Biohm Technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio, US, specializes in the development of targeted microbiome products leveraging the company’s extensive dataset of bacterial and fungal populations in the gut, a departure from the industry’s predominant focus on bacteria alone.

The company’s data-driven methodology, called Symbiont, is the basis for the creation of its clinically validated ingredients. Its flagship ingredient is Mycohsa, the “first data-powered probiotic blend” clinically shown to break down digestive biofilms and support optimal levels of both bacteria and yeasts for gut health.

Biohm Technologies also offers its comprehensive microbiome gut testing kits as a private label solution for brands in the health and wellness space.

“The introduction of the Longevity Gut Report represents a major step forward in personalized health and wellness,” says Sam Schatz, CEO of Biohm Technologies.

“By integrating AI-powered analysis with our comprehensive gut health testing, we’re giving consumers the ability to better understand the role their microbiome plays in aging and empowering them with actionable recommendations to optimize their health and longevity.”

Personalized nutrition advances

In other personalized nutrition advances this month, 10X Health introduced the world’s first patented “precision” genetic test that records biological and nutritional data “with 99.97% accuracy” to the UK market. The 10X Precision Genetic Test produces a comprehensive 400+ page report delivering insights about nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle factors.

Nimble Science is upgrading healthcare services with its SIMBA Capsule, which collects and preserves precise samples directly from the small intestine when swallowed to advance personalized microbiome research.

Hologram Sciences recently spoke on AI’s potential to further accelerate the field at the 2024 World Economic Forum. Nutrition Insight caught up with the company’s co-founder and CEO about how its AI software optimizes dietary plans to an individual’s health and sustainability considerations.

Last September, organic micronutrient start-up Biovit received £1.5 million (US$2,005,950) from Innovate UK to create the world’s “most accurate” AI-driven personalized nutrition system, set for a UK National Health Service trial this year.