In an era of burnout, brain fog and stimulant overload, many people are turning to caffeine and energy drinks to get through the day. But instead of generating sustainable energy, these fixes often deplete our systems and spike cortisol, leading to a crash that leaves us chasing the next high.
What if your energy source did more than just wake you up, but actually helped your cells recover, strengthened your muscles, reduced inflammation and powered your body the way elite athletes do?
This is the discovery of FitBiomics, a biotech company developing daily supplements (V•Nella and Nella) sourced from the microbiomes of the fittest people on the planet. At the center of the innovative V•Nella is Veillonella, a unique probiotic strain that converts lactic acid in the gut into short-chain fatty acids like propionate, a natural, mitochondria-friendly energy source with a cascade of performance and health benefits.
Lactic acid has long had a bad rap — blamed for muscle soreness, post-workout fatigue, and that familiar burning sensation after pushing too hard. Most people think of it as a byproduct to flush out. But what if, instead of being something the body needs to clear, it could be something the body could use? It’s a shift from waste product to performance fuel.
“Traditionally, people thought lactic acid just built up in the blood and cleared through the liver,” says Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, FitBiomics co-founder and CEO. “But we discovered that lactic acid also gets processed in the gut, where – in these endurance athletes – Veillonella turns it into fuel. It’s a completely new metabolic pathway.”
Unlike caffeine or sugar, this natural energy source from V•Nella creates no crash, improves metabolic flexibility and reduces inflammation at the cellular level. The result? More energy, faster recovery and a stronger immune system — without overstimulating the body or sacrificing long-term health.