Environmental health
Building Climate Resilience From the Soil Up in Rural Spain
Could endangered goats—and their microbes—be a climate solution? Our newest SeedLabs partner is looking for answers in the mountains of Extremadura, Spain.
9 minutes
Cultured | Environmental health
Eternal Flames, Mud Volcanoes, and the Microbes That Survive It All: Inside Our Latest SeedLabs Expedition
Searching for methane-eating microbes in the otherworldly landscapes of Romania.
6 minutes
Human microbiome
Your Microbiome Has Its Own Circadian Clock
Variety may be the spice of life, but your gut microbes appreciate a little routine. Here’s an overview of your gut’s circadian rhythm and how to keep it ticking on schedule for better digestion, immunity, and more.
7 minutes
Cultured
Co-Biotics 101
A deep dive into co-biotic ingredients: What they are, what makes them different from probiotics and prebiotics, and why they are the basis of Seed’s latest product category.
6 minutes
Cultured | Environmental health
Could Aquariums Help Rewrite the Future of Coral Reefs?
Coral reefs are under threat, but their resident bacteria could provide a protective shield. Project ReefLink is studying microbes from coral aquariums to help save reefs before it's too late.
5 minutes
Human microbiome
How Your Relationships Influence Your Microbiome
Your microbiome isn’t just yours—it’s a living archive of handshakes and hugs, shared meals and subway rides. Here’s how it tells the story of your closest relationships.
9 minutes
Digestion | Human microbiome
A GI Physician’s Top 4 Tips for Choosing a Quality Probiotic
Exactly what Seed's Chief Medical Officer looks for (and avoids) when identifying high-quality probiotics.
6 minutes
Human microbiome
Ask SciCare: Should I Be “Cycling” My Probiotics?
True or false: Taking a new probiotic every few months helps build a more diverse gut microbiome.
5 minutes
Digestion | Human microbiome
How Seed Is Setting a New Standard for Probiotics Research
Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are the culmination of centuries of medical progress. Here’s how Seed is using them to add legitimacy and rigor to the probiotic space.
7 minutes
Digestion
Your Shame-Free Guide to Gassiness
Let’s clear the air: The frequency, sound, and smell of your farts and burps can tell you quite a bit about your health.
11 minutes
Digestion | Human microbiome
So, You Just Started DS-01®. Now What?
A field guide to what to expect during the first days, weeks, and months of taking our flagship synbiotic.
7 minutes
Digestion | Human microbiome
How To Read Your Poop (And Why You Should)
The ultimate defecation decoder: Learn how to read the information hidden in plain sight in your poop to gauge the state of your diet, stress levels, digestive functioning, and more.
11 minutes
Digestion
Digestion | Human microbiome
Following the Journey of Your Food: From Eating to Excreting
10 minutes
Digestion | Human microbiome
Why Apples Want to Be Eaten
7 minutes
Digestion
Your Shame-Free Guide to Gassiness
Let’s clear the air: The frequency, sound, and smell of your farts and burps can tell you quite a bit about your health.
11 minutes
Vaginal Microbiome
Vaginal Microbiome
Planning for a Pregnancy? Why You Should Start With Your Vaginal Microbiome
The microbes in your vagina do a lot to protect you against potentially dangerous infections. If you’re trying to get pregnant, you want them on your team.
4 minutes
Vaginal Microbiome
A Shame-Free Guide to Vaginal Odors
All vaginas have a natural scent—and, no, they’re not supposed to smell like a bouquet.
6 minutes
Vaginal Microbiome
Why You Seem to Get an Infection Every Time You Have Sex
Sex can disrupt the vaginal microbiome and contribute to BV, UTIs, and more.
8 minutes
Vaginal Microbiome
Bacterial Vaginosis: Getting to the Root of the Fickle Infection
What exactly is bacterial vaginosis? What causes it? And how can you treat it so it doesn’t come back?
7 minutes
Probiotics
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Cultured | Probiotics 101
Probiotics 101
What are probiotics? How do they work? How you can choose the right one? You’ve come to the right place.
10 minutes
Probiotics
Your Top DS-01® Questions, Answered
Our SciCare team is sharing the answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions we receive about DS-01®—from the benefits of our synbiotic to how you know it’s working.
4 minutes
Digestion | Probiotics
If I Eat Fermented Foods, Do I Need a Probiotic?
There’s a difference between fermented foods and probiotics (even if labels tell you otherwise). Here’s why both are great additions to your routine.
4 minutes
Probiotics
Your Definitive Guide to All the ‘-Biotics’
Here’s how to parse the buzziest suffix in health and wellness.
9 minutes
Human microbiome
Bacteria and Our Planet
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Environmental health
Could Bacteria Help Save the Planet? The Work Has Already Started
6 minutes
Environmental health
The Bacteria That Could Help the World Curb The Climate Crisis
5 minutes
Environmental health
Inside the Mission to Send Trash-Transforming Bacteria Into Space
4 minutes
Environmental health
Why Are Coral Reefs Dying?
5 minutes