Startups Analyzing Gut Bacteria To Refine Diets.

reports that startup companies are using the sequencing data of gastrointestinal bacteria to help people diet more effectively. Israel-based DayTwo Inc. and Viome Inc., a company backed by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Naveen Jain, say they can help people normalize their blood sugar by analyzing the mix of bacteria that influence their glucose response. Until now, most diets have been based on the glycemic index, a half-century-old list that ranks foods based on how they affect blood sugar. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dietary-advice-based-on-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-1519614301