Viome Full Body Intelligence Test Review: Worth It or Waste of Money? [2025]

Viome Full Body Intelligence Test Review: The Promise vs. The Reality

I'm the kind of person who buys into the wellness optimization game. Fitness trackers, genetic ancestry tests, DEXA scans, wearable sleep monitors—if there's a metric that claims to unlock some hidden truth about my body, I'm genuinely interested. So when I got the chance to test Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test, I thought I'd finally get the comprehensive breakdown of my health that would let me optimize everything from my digestion to my longevity.

Turns out, I was wrong about almost everything.

What arrived at my door was a box containing three separate collection kits: saliva, blood, and stool samples. The promise was intoxicating. Viome claimed the test would reveal how my cellular and microbiome activity impacts my energy, digestion, weight, mood, sleep, and long-term health. The marketing copy promised over 50 detailed health scores and more than 370 personalized food and supplement recommendations. It all sounded scientific, thorough, and exactly what someone like me would pay for.

But after spending three weeks waiting for results, then another hour clicking through a maze of confusing dashboards, I found myself staring at a screen filled with alarming red and yellow indicators—and absolutely no idea what I was supposed to do about any of it.

The core problem isn't that Viome's test is technically unsound. The issue is far more frustrating: the results are presented in a way that feels deliberately designed to overwhelm you into buying their supplements. The company doesn't clearly explain how they arrived at their scores, doesn't show you the methodology behind their claims, and presents health data in a way that's more designed to trigger anxiety than provide actionable insight.

Let me walk you through exactly what happened.

How the Viome Test Actually Works: The Collection Process

The physical collection part of the test is straightforward enough. When you open the box, you find three separate collection kits with detailed instructions. The process starts immediately the next morning, before you've eaten or drunk anything.

First comes the saliva sample. You wake up, grab the small vial provided, and spit into it. No fasting period needed beyond the overnight sleep. It's genuinely the easiest part of the entire kit. Takes about 30 seconds.

Then comes the blood test. Viome includes a mini lancet in the kit, which is a spring-loaded device designed to prick your fingertip. I was genuinely surprised by this—I'd expected it to hurt more than it did. It barely stung. Once you've pricked your finger, you fill four tiny minivettes (Viome's term for what are essentially miniature turkey basters) with drops of blood from your fingertip. This takes a bit longer because you're waiting for enough blood to accumulate with each prick, but the entire process probably takes five to seven minutes.

The stool sample is where things get genuinely awkward. Viome includes a paper hammock that you hang in your toilet. Yes, you read that correctly. You have to poop into a paper hammock suspended in your toilet bowl. Once you've done your business, you use the provided scoop to collect a sample about the size of a green pea, put it into a vial, and screw the lid on tightly. Then you shake the vial for 30 seconds. For a test that claims to be about optimizing your health, this part feels decidedly unoptimized.

Once you've collected all three samples, you seal everything up in the provided containers, fill out the shipping label, and mail it off. Viome's instructions say to mail it the same day, though most people probably have a bit of flexibility in timing.

The wait is the hardest part. I received my sample collection kit on a Thursday, sent it out the following Monday, and didn't get notification that my results were ready until Tuesday of the following week. That's 10 calendar days of waiting, though the actual processing time is probably shorter. Once you get the notification, you log into your Viome dashboard, and that's when the confusion really begins.

The majority of the expense for Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test comes from the annual cost of personalized supplements, which can reach up to

The Dashboard Catastrophe: Information Overload Without Context

When my results finally loaded, I was hit with something I can only describe as a panic-inducing wall of red and yellow indicators. At the top of the page, under "My Health Overview," I found a list that read like a horror movie script:

Excessive gas production. High microbial toxin production. Increased gut lining permeability. Poor nutrient absorption. Poor protein digestion. High inflammation impacting cognitive performance. Suboptimal cortisol management. Suboptimal neurotransmitter production. Suboptimal mitochondrial function. Imbalance in oral pH. High inflammation impacting heart functioning. Increased metabolic stress.

That's 12 alarming findings right at the top of my dashboard. Below that, Viome informed me I had 25 scores marked as "Maintain" (shown in green) and 47 scores marked as "Improve" (shown in yellow). I was fortunate enough not to have any "Attention" scores (shown in red), but that's cold comfort when you're being told that nearly two-thirds of your measured health metrics need improvement.

Here's the problem: clicking on any of these items gives you a vague one-paragraph explanation of what the term means, but no actual explanation of what Viome tested, how they tested it, or why your results came back the way they did.

For example, my Mitochondrial Health score was 57 (on what I assume is a 0-100 scale, though Viome never specifies). Clicking on "Mitochondrial Health" gives you this definition: "A composite functional score that reflects whether the genes responsible for running mitochondria are healthy." That's nice, but what does 57 mean? Is that good? Bad? Normal? What's the typical range? Viome doesn't say.

Click deeper and you find contributing factors: mitochondrial biogenesis pathways (scored at 56) and energy production pathways (scored at 54). Each of these has its own one-paragraph explanation, but again, no context for whether these numbers are concerning or normal.

I reached out to Viome to understand their methodology. Grant Antoine, listed as a naturopathic doctor and the nutrition and clinical lead at Viome, responded that the company uses RNA sequencing to decode gene activity of mitochondrial proteins. Viome, they claim, has its own research facility with proprietary sequencing methods.

Here's the issue: without any methodology documentation, peer-reviewed studies backing up their scoring system, or even basic context for what constitutes a "good" score, it's impossible to assess whether these results are meaningful or if Viome is simply producing numbers that look scientific. They're essentially asking you to trust a black box.

Estimated data showing a typical microbiome composition, highlighting Faecalibacterium prausnitzii as a beneficial organism at 18% abundance. Estimated data.

The Microbiome Data: A List Without Meaning

I kept clicking through the dashboard looking for real microbiome data. Surely, I thought, if this test is all about revealing what's in my gut, there has to be some actual breakdown of bacteria species, their abundance, and how they compare to normal ranges.

Viome does have a section called "My Microbiome Profile." Under this, you get three scores:

Gut Richness & Diversity (mine was "Improve") Oral Microbiome (mine was "Maintain") Gut Dysbiosis (mine was "Improve")

Then there's a section called "My Gut Microbes" which presents a list. A very long list. Hundreds of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microorganisms are listed with their relative abundance shown as a percentage.

But again, there's no context. The list is sorted by abundance, so you see your dominant bacteria at the top. In my case, that was Faecalibacterium prausnitzii at about 18% of my total microbiome. That's actually a positive thing—F. prausnitzii is generally considered beneficial for gut health. But Viome doesn't tell you that. It just lists it.

Scroll down and you'll find organisms that sound concerning: Desulfovibrio (associated with inflammation), Enterobacteriaceae (which includes some pathogenic strains), Clostridium clusters. But Viome doesn't indicate whether these organisms are present in concerning amounts or whether their presence in my microbiome is unusual. They just list them with their percentages.

This is where I started to feel like I was being deliberately misdirected. A truly useful microbiome report would show you:

1. How your microbiome composition compares to a healthy reference population
2. Which organisms might be problematic and at what levels
3. Which organisms are beneficial and whether you have enough of them
4. Specific, actionable recommendations based on your results

Viome provides none of these things. What it does instead is present the data in a way that's technically detailed but practically useless. A researcher or microbiologist could probably do something useful with this list. A regular person trying to improve their health? You're just staring at a bunch of scientific names and percentages.

The Health Zones: Broad Categories, No Specifics

Navigating to the "Health" tab, you find "My Health Zones." This breaks down your results into broader categories like:

Gut & Digestive Health Immunity Brain & Nervous System Heart & Metabolic Health Longevity & Aging Oral & Systemic Health

Each zone contains multiple subscores. Under Gut & Digestive Health, for example, you might see individual scores for nutrient absorption, protein digestion, and microbial balance. But clicking into these gives you the same vague one-paragraph explanation with no actionable context.

The Longevity & Aging section includes a score for "Biological Age," which Viome claims is derived from your test results. According to my results, my biological age is 8 years younger than my actual age. That's flattering, but how did they arrive at that number? What specific factors contributed to that calculation? Viome doesn't explain.

They also show you an "Inflammaging" score, defined as "chronic, systemic inflammation that develops with age." I got a "Medium" score on this. Is that normal for someone my age? Should I be concerned? Viome doesn't provide any comparison data.

Estimated data suggests that users find Viome's dashboard cluttered and difficult to navigate, with a focus on product promotion over actionable insights.

The Real Problem: The "Shop My Formulas" Button

Here's what really started to bug me about the Viome dashboard: almost every page has a prominent button labeled "Shop My Formulas." Sometimes it's at the top. Sometimes it's embedded within sections. But it's always there, always visible, always trying to get you to buy something.

Viome's "Precision Formulas" are personalized supplement packs. Based on your test results, they recommend a specific combination of supplements that they claim are tailored to your unique health profile. The pricing is steep: typically

Now, here's where I start to sound cynical, but I think I've earned it: the entire dashboard feels designed to overwhelm you with numbers until you give up trying to understand them and just buy the supplements. The results presentation makes it impossible to distinguish between:

• Things that are genuinely concerning
• Things that are normal variation
• Things that might be worth addressing
• Things that would improve with targeted interventions

Instead, you get a dashboard that makes you feel like something is definitely wrong (25 scores to maintain, 47 to improve), combined with an easy button to purchase a solution. It's anxiety as a sales funnel.

To be fair, Viome isn't alone in this. Many wellness companies use similar tactics. But the opacity around methodology makes it particularly egregious here. At least supplement companies that make general recommendations can point to research backing their claims. Viome is asking you to buy personalized supplements based on results you don't understand from a company that won't explain their methodology.

Food Recommendations: Too Many Options, Too Little Guidance

One of Viome's big selling points is the "370+ personalized food recommendations." In theory, this is great. You take a test that analyzes your microbiome, and you get specific guidance on what to eat to improve your gut health.

In practice, it's a mess.

Viome provides lists of recommended foods broken down into categories: "Super Foods," "Foods to Embrace," "Foods to Reduce," and "Foods to Avoid." My "Super Foods" list included items like asparagus, cranberries, almonds, and various leafy greens. My "Foods to Embrace" list was huge—hundreds of items including things like chicken, beef, fish, most vegetables, and many grains.

Here's the problem: the recommendations are incredibly broad and not particularly actionable. Almost everyone benefits from eating asparagus and leafy greens. These aren't personalized insights; they're generic healthy eating advice.

More troubling, some of the recommendations seemed contradictory or based on outdated nutritional science. For example, I was listed as needing to reduce certain foods that have been shown to be beneficial for microbiome health in recent research. When I dug into this, Viome's explanation was vague: the foods were apparently problematic for my specific microbiome composition, but they didn't explain why.

The issue is that Viome is making claims about how specific foods interact with your specific microbiome composition, but without transparency into their methodology or evidence base, you can't validate whether these recommendations actually make sense. You're being asked to change your diet based on algorithmic recommendations from a company that won't show its work.

Estimated data shows users perceive 30% of issues as worth addressing or needing targeted interventions, highlighting potential anxiety-driven sales tactics.

The Missing Context: What Normal Looks Like

One of the most frustrating aspects of the Viome report is the complete absence of reference ranges or normal population data. When you get a blood test from a doctor, the results come with ranges like "normal: 70-100 mg/dL." This lets you understand immediately whether your result is good, bad, or concerning.

Viome gives you scores with no reference points whatsoever. You don't know if a score of 57 on Mitochondrial Health is normal, concerning, excellent, or what. You don't know if having Desulfovibrio bacteria at 2% of your microbiome is typical or alarming.

This is a critical flaw in health reporting. Without reference data, you can't make informed decisions. You're simply left feeling like something is probably wrong and the company selling supplements has the answer.

I tried to find this information on Viome's website and in their educational materials. It's not there. I reached out to their customer support and was told that individual scores can't be compared to population data because "everyone's microbiome is unique." That's technically true, but it's also a cop-out. If Viome analyzed thousands of samples, they could provide ranges showing what typical looks like for age, gender, diet, and other factors. They choose not to.

Scientific Credibility: The Opacity Problem

Viome claims to use RNA sequencing, which is a legitimate, powerful technique for analyzing gene expression. The company mentions having its own research facility with proprietary sequencing methods. This sounds impressive until you start asking for evidence.

I found some published research from Viome researchers, primarily in non-peer-reviewed publications or company-controlled platforms. There's work on the microbiome's role in health, which is legitimate, but it's not clear how this translates to their specific scoring methodology.

When I asked Viome directly about peer-reviewed validation of their health scores, I was directed to their research page, which contains mostly white papers and company-published materials rather than independent peer-reviewed studies. The company has published in peer-reviewed journals, but the specific algorithms behind their 50+ health scores don't appear to be independently validated.

This matters enormously. If you're going to claim that your algorithm can assess mitochondrial function, neurological health, immune status, and longevity based on microbiome samples, you need independent validation. You need other researchers replicating your findings. You need transparency about your methodology.

Without this, you're asking people to buy supplements based on an assessment tool that may or may not be accurate.

This chart illustrates hypothetical normal ranges for various health metrics compared to example scores from Viome. Without reference ranges, it's challenging to interpret these scores effectively. Estimated data.

The Cost Consideration: Test Plus Supplements Equals Expensive

Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test costs around

The company's real business model is in the supplements. Their personalized supplement packs run

That's significant money to spend on a health intervention, especially when the evidence that the supplements are necessary or effective based on your specific test results is unclear.

Compare this to other approaches: You could spend

Each of these alternatives has advantages over Viome's approach. A doctor can tell you what your results mean. A dietitian can help you implement changes without buying an expensive supplement regimen. Even a cheaper microbiome test gives you the core data, which you can then discuss with a healthcare provider.

Viome's value proposition is essentially: "Our test is comprehensive and our supplements are personalized." But if you can't understand the test results and the personalization is based on opaque methodology, that value proposition collapses.

What the Science Actually Says About Microbiomes and Supplementation

Let me be clear: the gut microbiome is genuinely important for health. The research here is solid. Your microbiome composition affects your digestion, immune function, mental health, metabolic health, and likely longevity. Improving your microbiome can potentially improve these aspects of your health.

But the leap from "microbiome matters" to "you need these specific personalized supplements based on our proprietary algorithm" is a massive one, and the science doesn't necessarily support it.

Research on microbiome-targeted interventions shows that broad approaches work well: eating more fiber, consuming fermented foods, reducing processed food intake, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep all improve microbiome diversity. These are the interventions that show consistent benefits across studies.

Personalized supplement interventions based on microbiome testing? The evidence is much thinner. Most people can significantly improve their microbiome composition through dietary changes alone. Supplements can help, but generic probiotics or microbiome-supporting supplements often work just as well as expensive personalized formulations.

The microbiome testing industry has grown rapidly, but quality has varied widely. Some tests provide useful data. Others provide data that sounds scientific but has limited clinical utility. Viome falls somewhere in the middle: they're measuring real biological data, but how they're interpreting it and turning it into recommendations is unclear.

Estimated data suggests Viome's performance is moderate in transparency and context but needs significant improvement in guidance, evidence, and collaboration.

The Dashboard Experience: User Interface Frustrations

Beyond the data issues, the Viome dashboard itself has some frustrating design choices. The information is scattered across multiple tabs and subsections. Finding a specific piece of information often requires three or four clicks through different pages. There's a lot of scrolling through content to find what you're looking for.

The app is mobile-friendly, but using it on a phone means dealing with even more navigation overhead. On desktop, you can at least see multiple sections at once, but the layout still feels cluttered and overwhelming.

Moreover, the dashboard seems designed to guide you toward the "Shop My Formulas" button rather than toward actual understanding. The information architecture prioritizes making you feel concerned about your health scores rather than helping you understand what they mean.

A well-designed health dashboard would:

1. Start with a clear explanation of what you're looking at
2. Provide context for your scores (ranges, averages, comparisons)
3. Highlight only the findings that are actually actionable
4. Explain the methodology and limitations of the test
5. Suggest evidence-based interventions, not just product recommendations

Viome's dashboard does maybe one of these things consistently.

Customer Support and Communication

When I reached out to Viome with specific questions about methodology, interpretation, and the validity of their recommendations, I received polite responses from their customer support team. They seemed knowledgeable and were willing to engage with questions.

However, the responses I received were often vague or directed me back to general educational materials rather than providing specific data. When I asked about reference ranges or validation studies, I was pointed to general information about the microbiome rather than specific validation of Viome's algorithm.

This suggests either that Viome's customer support team doesn't have access to detailed methodology information, or that the company is deliberately keeping that information close to the vest. Either way, it's a problem for transparency.

The company does publish blog posts and educational content about the microbiome, which is helpful. But this educational content doesn't address the specific concerns about their testing methodology or the validity of their scoring system.

Real-World Results: Did Anything Actually Improve?

Here's the honest truth: I didn't buy Viome's supplement package. The combination of unclear methodology, overwhelming results presentation, and expensive personalized supplements felt like a poor value.

Instead, I took the test results as a general indicator that my gut health could probably improve, and I made some dietary changes: increased fiber intake, added fermented foods, reduced processed foods, and tried to manage stress better.

After eight weeks, I felt generally better. My digestion improved. I had more energy. I felt less bloated. Were these changes because of specific dietary modifications targeting my supposed microbiome imbalances, or just because I was eating healthier in general? I have no idea. And honestly, it probably doesn't matter—the net effect was positive.

But I could have achieved the same result by following any number of general microbiome-health recommendations without paying

Comparing Viome to Alternatives

If you're interested in microbiome testing, there are other options:

Ombre Labs offers microbiome testing at a lower price point ($125-185) and provides clearer explanations of results, though their methodology also lacks complete transparency.

Thorne offers various health testing services, including microbiome analysis, often with better integration with healthcare providers.

Everlywell provides at-home microbiome testing that's somewhat cheaper than Viome and integrates with healthcare providers.

Traditional stool testing through your doctor can reveal parasites and infections, which is genuinely useful for diagnosing problems.

None of these are perfect, but most provide better transparency about methodology and results interpretation than Viome does.

The Supplement Industry Context: Why Opacity Matters

The supplement industry is loosely regulated compared to pharmaceuticals. Companies can make claims about supplements that would be illegal for drug companies to make. They can sell personalized supplement regimens without the level of evidence required for pharmaceutical interventions.

This isn't necessarily a condemnation of Viome's supplements specifically (many of the individual ingredients are supported by research), but it's important context. The company can recommend supplements based on their proprietary algorithm without demonstrating that this approach is more effective than generic recommendations.

For expensive personalized interventions, you'd normally want to see randomized controlled trials comparing the personalized approach to standard care. I found no such studies for Viome's specific formula recommendations.

The Bottom Line: Who Should Consider This Test

If you're considering Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test, here's my honest assessment:

Skip it if: You're looking for actionable health advice, you want to understand your results, you're cost-conscious, or you already have a healthcare provider helping you optimize your health.

Consider it if: You're genuinely interested in microbiome data for research purposes, you have specific gut health concerns that other testing hasn't clarified, and you're willing to interpret the data yourself without relying on Viome's recommendations.

The real issue: Viome is positioned as a consumer-friendly health tool, but it requires a level of scientific literacy to interpret that most consumers don't have. The company's unwillingness or inability to provide transparent methodology and context for results undermines trust. The supplement recommendations feel like they're based on valid testing, but without independent validation of the algorithms, you're basically buying on faith.

For the price, you'd get more value from:

• Traditional bloodwork from your doctor
• A consultation with a registered dietitian
• A general microbiome test from a cheaper provider, combined with healthcare provider guidance
• A focus on proven microbiome-healthy behaviors (more fiber, less processing, more fermented foods)

The microbiome is genuinely important for health. But understanding your microbiome doesn't require an expensive, confusing test with supplements thinly veiled as personalized medicine. Good microbiome health comes from basics: real food, adequate sleep, stress management, and movement. If Viome's test inspires you to focus on these basics, it might be worth something. But you could get the same inspiration without paying $400 for a test you'll struggle to understand.

Final Thoughts: The Future of Personalized Health Testing

Viome represents where the personalized health industry is heading: direct-to-consumer testing, algorithmic analysis, and supplement recommendations all in one platform. The infrastructure is sophisticated. The ambition is admirable. The execution falls short.

What would make Viome genuinely valuable?

Transparency: Full methodology documentation, validation studies, and clear explanation of how scores are calculated.

Context: Reference ranges, population comparisons, and explanation of what normal looks like.

Guidance: Clear prioritization of which results actually matter and which can be safely ignored.

Evidence: Proof that personalized supplement recommendations outperform standard dietary recommendations.

Collaboration: Integration with healthcare providers so results can be discussed with medical professionals.

Right now, Viome has some of these elements but misses on most of them. Until that changes, it remains a test that provides data without insight, recommendations without clear evidence, and supplements that cost premium prices based on proprietary algorithms you can't evaluate.

The wellness industry loves beautiful dashboards and impressive-sounding metrics. They're easy to market and satisfying for consumers who want to believe they've discovered something special about their health. But good health isn't really that complicated, and it doesn't require expensive tests you can't understand or supplements based on opaque methodology.

If Viome wants to be more than expensive health theater, they need to embrace radical transparency about their methods and results. Until then, approach their recommendations with skepticism, and don't let impressive-looking dashboards convince you to buy supplements for problems you don't fully understand.

FAQ

What is Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test?

Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test is a comprehensive at-home microbiome analysis that uses saliva, blood, and stool samples to assess various aspects of health including gut composition, mitochondrial function, inflammation levels, and nutritional status. The test generates over 50 health scores and claims to provide 370+ personalized food and supplement recommendations based on the analysis of your cellular and microbial activity.

How does the Viome test process work?

The process involves three sample collection methods done at home: saliva collection upon waking, a fingerstick blood test filling small minivettes, and a stool sample using a paper collection device. You mail the samples to Viome, which uses RNA sequencing to analyze gene expression and microbiome composition. Results typically arrive within 1-2 weeks and are presented through an online dashboard with various health scores and recommendations.

What health information does Viome provide?

Viome provides health scores organized into multiple categories including Gut & Digestive Health, Immunity, Brain & Nervous System, Heart & Metabolic Health, Longevity & Aging, and Oral & Systemic Health. The test shows microbiome composition with bacterial species lists, biological age estimates, inflammation markers, and specific recommendations for foods to embrace, consume, or avoid based on your microbiome profile.

How much does Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test cost?

The Full Body Intelligence Test typically costs around

Is Viome's testing methodology transparent and validated?

Viome uses RNA sequencing and has its own proprietary analysis algorithms, but the company does not publicly share detailed methodology for how individual health scores are calculated. Independent peer-reviewed validation of Viome's specific scoring system and clinical utility is limited, and the company does not provide reference ranges or population comparison data to contextualize your individual scores.

Should I buy Viome's personalized supplement recommendations?

Research shows that general microbiome-supporting interventions like increased fiber intake, fermented foods, and stress management are as effective as personalized supplements for most people. Before investing in expensive personalized supplements, consider consulting with a registered dietitian or healthcare provider who can evaluate whether targeted supplementation is actually necessary for your health goals.

How does Viome compare to other microbiome testing options?

Viome is more expensive than many alternatives like Ombre Labs or general microbiome tests, while offering more comprehensive health scores. However, other providers often offer better transparency about methodology and clearer result interpretation. Traditional microbiome testing through healthcare providers may offer better integration with medical care, though it may not be as comprehensive as Viome's multi-sample approach.

Can I use Viome results with my doctor?

Your doctor can technically review your Viome results, but most are not trained to interpret proprietary microbiome health scores and may be skeptical of recommendations based on algorithms they can't verify. For better medical integration, consider microbiome testing ordered directly through your healthcare provider or through services that specifically coordinate with medical professionals.

How quickly can my microbiome change after testing?

Your microbiome composition can shift measurably within 3-5 days of dietary changes, which means your results may no longer reflect your current microbiome composition by the time you receive them weeks later. This highlights a limitation of snapshot microbiome testing: your results represent a moment in time but don't account for your microbiome's natural variability and ability to rapidly adapt to changes.

What are simpler ways to improve my microbiome health without expensive testing?

Evidence-based microbiome improvements include increasing dietary fiber intake, consuming fermented foods regularly, reducing processed foods, managing stress through meditation or exercise, getting adequate sleep, and staying physically active. These interventions have consistently shown benefits across research studies and typically cost far less than comprehensive microbiome testing and personalized supplements.

Key Takeaways

• Viome's Full Body Intelligence Test provides 50+ health scores but lacks transparency about methodology, reference ranges, or what scores actually mean
• The dashboard is deliberately designed to overwhelm you into purchasing expensive personalized supplements (
  $100-150/month), making the true cost$
  1,500-2,000 annually
• Results are presented without actionable context: you get lists of bacteria and scores without knowing if they're normal, concerning, or how to interpret them
• Independent peer-reviewed validation of Viome's proprietary scoring algorithms is limited, so you're essentially trusting a black box
• General microbiome improvements (fiber, fermented foods, stress management) are as effective as expensive personalized supplements for most people, at a fraction of the cost

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