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Superfoods for Gut Health

If you’re looking to boost your digestive health, you may want to consider food groups that are sometimes called “superfoods”. Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods packed with fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In this post, we will review some...

Diet + Nutrition
Health Tips
microbiome

The Scary Truth about Sugar and Your Gut Microbiome

As Halloween approaches, tales of ghosts and ghouls may thrill us, but a more complex realm resides within us: our guts. This intricate ecosystem of microorganisms plays a critical role in our health, influencing digestion, immunity and overall well-being. The...

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Diet + Nutrition
Health Tips

Superfoods for Gut Health

If you’re looking to boost your digestive health, you may want to consider food groups that are sometimes called “superfoods”. Superfoods are nutrient-dense foods packed with fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In this post, we will review some...

Diet + Nutrition
Health Tips
microbiome

The Scary Truth about Sugar and Your Gut Microbiome

As Halloween approaches, tales of ghosts and ghouls may thrill us, but a more complex realm resides within us: our guts. This intricate ecosystem of microorganisms plays a critical role in our health, influencing digestion, immunity and overall well-being. The...

Health Tips
microbiome
Probiotics

3 Key Ways to Improve Your Gut Health

Gut health is increasingly recognized as a crucial aspect of overall well-being, with a growing body of evidence linking various lifestyle and environmental factors to digestive disorders. Contributing factors such as poor diet, high levels of stress, sedentary lifestyles, and...

Athletic Performance
Health
microbiome

Physical Performance and the Gut Microbiome: How the new Jona platform analyzes Physical Performance

When it comes to maximizing athletic performance, nutrition often takes center stage, but recent research reveals that your gut microbiome might be just as important. The bacteria living in your intestines can influence everything from energy levels to recovery speed,...

Gut-Brain Axis
Mental Health
Mood

Trust your gut: How Your Mental Well-being is Tied to Your Microbiome

Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act in daily life. A balanced mental state enhances our ability to cope with stress, build relationships, and make decisions. With increasing awareness of...

Brand
microbiome
Science

Skin Health and the Gut Microbiome: How the new Jona platform analyzes Skin Health

With fall approaching, it’s a good time to acknowledge the changes occurring in your internal environment as well as those in your external environment. Your skin is your largest organ by weight, but not by surface area. Where the surface...

Mental Health
microbiome
Mood

Brain Health and the Gut Microbiome: How the new Jona platform analyzes Brain Health

Recent studies indicate that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the gut-brain axis, suggesting that the complex interactions between gut microbes and neural pathways significantly influence mood regulation and other neurochemical diseases.

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Health
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Science

Metabolic Health and the Gut Microbiome: How the new Jona platform analyzes Metabolic Health

Metabolic health encompasses a wide range of factors and each year scientists learn more about the relationship of metabolic health to the gut microbiome. An emerging picture connects metabolic health with immune function and co-occurring disorders that are mediated through...

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GI
microbiome
Science

GI Health and the Gut Microbiome: How the new Jona platform analyzes GI Health

Thousands of studies revealing the connection between the microbiome and our health are being published every year. We are learning more and more about how the ecosystem in our gut is linked to many facets of health, including brain, skin,...

microbiome
Science

What Are the Differences Between Microbiome and Microbiota?

The importance of the microorganisms that inhabit the human body is a growing topic of interest in public health, drug research, and more. These tiny organisms, collectively referred to as the microbiota, play crucial roles in maintaining health and preventing...

Diet + Nutrition
Health
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Providers

How Gut Microbiome Testing Helps Functional Health Coaches: an Interview with Sandi Scheinbaum, PhD

Jona sat down with Sandi Scheinbaum, the founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy to learn more about her experience with the Jona test and how it can be used to help functional health coaches and their clients.

Diet + Nutrition
Health
microbiome

What does gluten intolerance feel like?

Gluten intolerance affects an estimated 6% of the US. In this post, we’ll explore the nuances of gluten intolerance, from its initial signs to strategies for management.

Athletic Performance
Longevity + Performance
microbiome

How the Gut Microbiome Affects Athletic Performance

The gut microbiome has emerged as a key player in various aspects of human health, including athletic performance. Athletes, regardless of their discipline, rely on optimal physical and mental health to achieve peak performance. This blog post explores how different...

Health
IBS
microbiome
Providers

What is the latest research? IBS, IBD, and Microbiome Treatments with Dr. Jordan Axelrad

Dr. Jordan Axelrad is a renowned gastroenterologist at NYU who researches gut disease. He also runs the microbial therapeutics program at NYU. In this interview, Jona sat down with him to learn more about the microbiome in different gut diseases.

GI
Health Tips
microbiome

I think I Have Leaky Gut - Now What?

You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome, a digestive state in which the gut’s contents can escape the intestinal walls. Leaky gut has been known to wreak havoc on various other body systems, but the condition is ill-defined within...

GI
Health
microbiome

Is Leaky Gut Syndrome Real? How Scientists and Doctors View Leaky Gut

Did you know that leaky gut syndrome isn’t actually a “syndrome” at all? It is in fact something that has a lot of science behind it. In this Jona Journal, we’ll explore how scientists and doctors view leaky gut and...

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Providers
Science

What Organisms Do in the Gut Microbiome: Interview with Dr. Jordan Axelrad

Jona sat down with Dr. Jordan Axelrad, an acclaimed gastroenterologist, director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine, to discuss what the organisms in your gut microbiome...

Diet + Nutrition
Weight Management

Can the Microbiome Cause Obesity? Interview with Eran Segal PhD, Microbiome Expert

Eran Segal, PhD, is a leading microbiome scientist using AI to understand gut health. The Jona team sat down with him to discuss obesity and the gut microbiome and why AI is important for his research.

Health Tips
Probiotics

Should You Take Probiotics After Antibiotics?

Should you always take probiotics after antibiotics…. or after a cold, when you’re recovering from food poisoning, or when you’re pregnant? The ‘where’, ‘when’, and ‘how’ all matter for the efficacy of your probiotic supplement, but in this article, we’ll...

Diet + Nutrition
Weight Loss

How to Change Your Microbiome to Lose Weight

If you’re seeking to lose weight, keep an eye on what’s happening in your gut. The gut mediates what your body absorbs and even what it stores as fat. In this week’s Jona Journal, we’ll examine the link between your...

Diet + Nutrition
Health Tips
Weight Management

Role of the Gut Microbiome in Weight Management

Did you know that a thriving gut microbiome may help you manage your weight? Your gut microbes affect digestion and nutrient absorption, meaning they impact how your body reacts to food. In this article, we’ll discuss the many ways that...

Diet + Nutrition
GI
Health Tips

What to Eat for Better Gut Health: Interview with Dr. Emeran Mayer

Dr. Emeran Mayer is a world-renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 40 years of experience studying how the digestive and nervous systems interact in health and disease. Since encountering Jona, Dr. Mayer has been a supporter of the product and ally in microbiome exploration....

Diet + Nutrition
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Weight Management

Hack Your Health: Jona’s Top 6 Takeaways

Hack Your Health, Netflix’s recent special on gut health did a great job explaining this complex organ. Join the Jona team for a discussion on key takeaways from the new hit show. 

Diet + Nutrition
Mental Health
microbiome

Symptoms of Bad Gut Health

Proactively maintaining your gut health can benefit more than just digestion. In this article, we’ll cover the warning signs of an unhealthy gut and how subtle lifestyle changes in sleep, breastfeeding, stress and more can impact the microbiome.

Gut-Brain Axis
Mental Health
microbiome

What to Know About the Gut-Brain Connection

Packed with more than 100 million neurons, the gut has been called the ‘second brain’ for its role as a source of whole-body intel. Though the link between mind and gut has been known for millennia, research is beginning to...

Mental Health
microbiome
Mood

Does the Gut Microbiome Affect Mental Health?

Dive into the fascinating world of the gut-brain connection, where the enteric nervous system, often referred to as our "second brain," plays a crucial role in not only managing digestion but also in influencing our emotional and cognitive health. This...

Diet + Nutrition
IBS
microbiome
Providers

How Dietician Andréanne Martin Utilizes the Microbiome

Andréanne Martin is a nutritionist-dietician and founder of the Epithelia Clinic which specializes in gut health and the microbiome. Her rigorous and committed team of dedicated nutritionists and dietitians offer individualized support to those struggling with digestion, metabolism, weight, immune...

Health Tips
microbiome

How to Improve the Gut Microbiome

The gut microbiome has become an exciting topic in health in recent years. Research has uncovered significant links between the microbes in your gut with your overall health. Microbes are involved in digestion, but also in our immune function, mental...

IBS
microbiome

Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome a Disability?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a common condition that can have a significant impact on your quality of life and prevent you from participating in activities. It is possible that severe symptoms of IBS may also affect one’s ability to work....

IBS

Is IBS Hereditary?

Dive into the essentials of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including its typical age of onset, causes, preventability, diagnosis methods, and how Jona supports individuals with IBS. Learn when to seek medical advice for IBS symptoms. 

Health
Longevity + Performance
microbiome

The Microbiome's Crucial Role in Integrative Health with Jim LaValle

Jim La Valle is a Clinical Pharmacist and Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist with over 30 years' experience in wellness, prevention and disease state management. He has authored over 20 books and is internationally recognized as an expert and educator in...

microbiome

Microbiome 101: A Guide to Your Gut Microbiome

Welcome to the fascinating world of your gut microbiome, a vibrant ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms that play a pivotal role in your health and well-being.

Health
Longevity + Performance
microbiome

The Link Between Exercise and the Gut Microbiome

Research has shown that the amount we exercise can influence the composition of our microbiome while, in turn, our microbiome profile also is correlated with athletic performance. The interplay between exercise and the gut microbiome is complex, but understanding it...

GI
Health Tips
Science

Why Is The Gut Microbiome Important? With Gastroenterologist Dr Larry Kosinski

We sat down with Dr Larry Kosinski, gastroenterologist, founder of SonarMD and Jona advisor, to learn more about how he uses the microbiome in his own practice.

Diet + Nutrition
Health Tips
microbiome

Probiotics Shopping Guide

How should you choose a probiotic among the thousands of options available today? Jona’s quick guide offers independent, science-based tips on reading probiotic labels to choose the right option for you.

Health Tips
microbiome
Science

3 Ways Your Relationships Impact Your Gut Microbiome

Your relationships play into big-picture health topics like happiness and life satisfaction, but they also affect your health on a microscopic scale. In this article, we’ll outline three key ways your loved ones influence your microbiome and vice versa: through...

Health Tips
microbiome
Science

Do Probiotics Work? Tackling a Controversial Topic in Microbiome Science

Scientific research and commercialization regarding probiotics have both seen enormous growth in the past few years. This surge of interest has expanded what we know about probiotics, and, at the same time, opened the door for confusion and oversimplification. We...

Brand

Why and How We Built Jona

A video explaining the journey we took to bring you Jona.

Diet + Nutrition
microbiome

What's the difference? Gluten Intolerance vs. Celiac Disease

Several studies indicate that gluten intolerance may be on the rise in Western populations in some cases despite stable testing rates. This common condition comes in a few different forms. In this week’s blog post, we’ll dive into the different...

Diet + Nutrition
microbiome
Weight Management

Weight Management and the Microbiome

Researchers are actively exploring the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and weight management. Weight management involves factors like diet, physical activity, and genetics, and emerging research suggests the gut microbiome's role in influencing metabolic processes and appetite-related hormones.

Health
microbiome
Mood

A Promising Connection: Major Depressive Disorder and the Gut Microbiome

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), affecting one in six adults globally, is a complex mental health challenge. Recent discoveries reveal a promising link between MDD and the gut microbiome, the diverse community of microorganisms residing in our digestive system. This bidirectional...

Diet + Nutrition
Health
Longevity

Healthy Aging and the Microbiome

Aging reshapes our bodies and our health. Our microbiome, like the rest of our body, also changes as we age. In recent years, researchers have been looking into the connections between the gut microbiome and healthy aging. Understanding the microbiome's...

Diet + Nutrition
GI
Health Tips
IBS

A Guide to Eating with IBS

This week we dive deeper into the intricate relationship between the microbiome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Uncover how an alteration in the gut ecosystem is associated with IBS symptoms and explore strategies to manage the symptoms with diet. Since...

GI
microbiome
Science

What is IBS and what are the symptoms of a flare-up

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Those who suffer from this condition often experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. However, with the right knowledge and tools, you can...

Health Tips
microbiome
Science

Probiotics and Microbiome Health

Probiotics have generated a lot of interest in the scientific and functional medicine communities for their ability to improve the balance of bacteria in your body. But how do they actually work, and how should you filter through the marketing...

Health Tips

Your Microbiome's Holiday Survival Guide

For many, the holidays mean a change in routine and added stress. Jona is sharing a few tips and ideas to support your gut health this holiday season.

Health
microbiome
Science

10 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

From unexplained fatigue to digestive discomfort, these 10 insights can help decipher if your gut health needs to be improved and if Jona may be of help.

Health

A Note From Our Founder

A letter from our Founder and CEO, Leo Grady, PhD

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Science

The Amazing Gut Microbiome

Introduction The gut microbiome is a complex and fascinating ecosystem of microorganisms that live inside our bodies. Most of the microbes in the gastrointestinal tract reside in the large intestine, with the rest found primarily in the small intestine and...

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