Verb LABS™
Welcome. Verb LABS™ is a hub for industry leaders to explore advances in human microbiome science and technologies that drive “feel the effect” solutions.
We discuss thought-provoking science, research and challenges in microbiome health, and highlight perspectives without hype and hyperbole.
We go behind-the-scenes to hear from our scientists, share pre-clinical and clinical trials, and report on technology, future perspectives, and gut-brain health. And, our Verb LABS™ events foster a collaborative knowledge exchange between innovators and brands to improve human health.
Exploring Beneficial Metabolites in the Gut: Meet Butyrate
Gut health is the concept of overall wellness that relates to the gut as a crucial player in many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, and even mental health. What’s become clear in recent years is the importance of the microbial component of the gut: the gut microbiome. The gut, and its' beneficial metabolites, can greatly influence the health of the whole body. Consumers are becoming more aware of this connection. Over the past five years, there has...
Exploring Beneficial Metabolites in the Gut: Meet Butyrate
Gut health is the concept of overall wellness that relates to the gut as a crucial player in many bodily functions, including digestion, immunity, and even mental health. What’s become clear in recent years is the importance of the microbial component of the gut: the gut microbiome. The gut, and its' beneficial metabolites, can greatly influence the health of the whole body. Consumers are becoming more aware of this connection. Over the past...
Unlocking the Secret to Serenity: Meet GABA
Mental wellness is now a top priority for Americans, with conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression on...
The Ecology of the Human Gut
Unseen - a quiet battle rages in a hidden ecosystem. A tiny creature forages among its colony, creating...
Reaching Your (Bacterial Genetic) Potential
Potential can be summed up as untapped possibility, latent ability, and the almost realized talents that...
Functional Beverages: Why Everyone’s Talking About Them
Functional ingredients have recently made their way into various categories, but functional beverages have...
Postbiotics: The Highest Utilization of Diet and Probiotics
Many people like to kick off the New Year with a list of resolutions to enhance their lives. A 2019 study...
Redefining the Gut Microbiome
Dive into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome, exploring its functions, its surprising influence on our overall well-being, and how we can nurture this vital “organ” for optimal health.
Beyond Gut Health: Psychobiotics and the Gut-Brain Axis
Beneficial microbes have been used throughout human history and are found in numerous functional foods...
Are Fermented Oats Finally Having their Moment?
Here at Verb, we believe that one food has the potential to emerge as a fermented powerhouse: oats.
Reframing probiotics: Making metabolites the effectiveness standard
Why functional metabolites vs. CFUs provide an effective measurement for probiotic potency.
OP-Ed: What’s New in Gut Health and Sports Nutrition?
Did you know the human gut does much more than digestion and absorption? The gut is home to immune cells,...
2023 Consumer Gut Health Survey Highlights Need to Educate Consumers on the Gut Microbiome
In July 2023, we commissioned an unbiased research study of 2,157 randomly-selected Americans to better...
Infographic: Impact of Gut Health in the US
Many Americans suffer from gut health issues—often severe enough to interfere with their daily lives. But...
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