Explore the Benefits of Our reSET Program with Maven Health
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Maven Health, showcasing the benefits of our reSET 5-day fasting mimicking program. This fasting mimicking diet is designed to support metabolism, fat-burning, and gut health—and through Maven's saliva testing of metabolites, we are now able to track these impacts!
Read Maven’s blog post below to learn more about this study.
More on our other exciting findings:
Gut health and the power of microbiome metabolites
Why Gut Health Matters and How We Measure It
The gut microbiome does more than just help with digestion; it’s crucial for immune health, mental well-being, and even metabolic balance. To see how the 5-day Eat By Alex diet affected gut health, we looked at short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—specifically acetate, butyrate, and propionate. These metabolites are produced by healthy gut bacteria and are often linked to a well-balanced microbiome.
What We Found: Elevated SCFAs
Our results showed increases in all three SCFAs:
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Acetate: Important for energy and gut health.
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Butyrate: Helps maintain the gut lining and reduces inflammation.
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Propionate: Linked to better metabolic regulation.
The elevated levels of these SCFAs suggest that the Eat By Alex program supported a balanced microbiome, likely due to the high-fiber, plant-based ingredients in the diet.
Non-Invasive Gut Health Monitoring: What’s Next?
Saliva-based testing for SCFAs offers a non-invasive way to track gut health and the impact of dietary changes. For wellness professionals, this means they can get a clearer picture of a diet’s effect on gut health without needing invasive samples, allowing for more personalized and convenient recommendations.
Why This Matters for Nutritionists and Health & Wellness Professionals
For professionals focused on gut health, this saliva-based approach to tracking microbiome metabolites opens up exciting possibilities. By monitoring SCFAs like acetate, butyrate, and propionate, you can get a clear picture of your client’s gut health without needing blood or stool samples. This means you can offer personalized diet plans to support gut health and adjust them based on easily measured. Elevated SCFA levels show that a diet is supporting gut bacteria and digestive health, allowing you to confidently recommend dietary adjustments that contribute to a balanced, healthy microbiome for your clients.
Read the full white paper here: MavenHealth_EatByAlex_FastingMimicking_Diet_Study1