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The world took notice.

Harvard-discovered microbiome science. Peer-reviewed publications. Here's what the press had to say.

NY Post"The 'poop pill' helping ordinary people get the gut of an elite runner"
NY Times"Scientists crack the code on athletes' superior gut bacteria"
ESPN"The probiotic decoded from Boston Marathon runners"
Forbes"Harvard scientists built a probiotic from elite athletes' microbiomes"
Scientific American"A microbe that converts exercise byproducts into pure fuel"
NPR"What elite runners' gut bacteria can teach the rest of us"
National Geographic"The microscopic edge that separates elite athletes from everyone else"
Men's Journal"The athlete-decoded probiotic changing gut health forever"
NY Post"The 'poop pill' helping ordinary people get the gut of an elite runner"
NY Times"Scientists crack the code on athletes' superior gut bacteria"
ESPN"The probiotic decoded from Boston Marathon runners"
Forbes"Harvard scientists built a probiotic from elite athletes' microbiomes"
Scientific American"A microbe that converts exercise byproducts into pure fuel"
NPR"What elite runners' gut bacteria can teach the rest of us"
National Geographic"The microscopic edge that separates elite athletes from everyone else"
Men's Journal"The athlete-decoded probiotic changing gut health forever"
In the press

Coverage that changed the conversation.

From peer-reviewed journals to mainstream media — FitBiomics science doesn't stay in the lab.

New York Post

Poop Pill Could Be the Secret to Crushing It at the Gym

FitBiomics' probiotic supplement — derived from the gut microbiomes of elite athletes — is making waves as science's wildest new performance hack. Turns out, what elite runners have in their gut could help the rest of us train harder and recover faster.

The New York Times

Scientists Crack the Code on Athletes' Superior Gut Bacteria

A Harvard study found that elite marathon runners carry a unique strain of bacteria that converts lactic acid into propionate — a discovery that could reshape how we think about athletic performance and recovery.

Forbes

The Athlete's Edge: How One Biotech Startup Is Mining Elite Athletes' Gut Bacteria

Jonathan Scheiman turned his Nature Medicine research into a company that could democratize the biology of elite athletic performance. Meet FitBiomics.

ESPN

These Researchers Think Poop Could Unlock Athletic Supremacy

FitBiomics isn't your average supplement company. Its products come directly from the gut microbiomes of some of the world's best endurance athletes — and the science backs it up.

npr

Could A Microbe Boost Athletic Performance?

The gut microbiomes of marathon finishers contain biological tools that the rest of us simply don't have — until now. FitBiomics is working to change that.

SCIENTIFICAMERICAN

Elite Athletes' Gut Bacteria Give Rodent Runners a Boost

Veillonella atypica represents a new category of performance biology — not stimulants, not supplements, but a living organism that changes how your body processes its own waste products.

The Guardian

Bacteria Found in Gut Might Help Boost Physical Performance

Scientists studying the microbiomes of elite endurance athletes identified a bacterial strain that metabolises lactic acid — potentially giving ordinary people access to biology previously exclusive to the world's top runners.

The Peer-Reviewed Record

These aren't press releases. These are published, independently reviewed studies in world-class journals.

Nature Medicine
2019

Microbiome-based fitness: Veillonella atypica converts lactic acid to propionate

Scheiman et al.

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Microbiome Journal
2025

Novel probiotic strains from elite athlete microbiomes improve sleep, gut barrier, and immune function

Bongiovanni et al.

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iScience
2023

V. atypica supplementation improves endurance and metabolic efficiency in trained athletes

FitBiomics Research

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medRxiv Preprint
2025

V·Nella reduces fatigue interference and increases physical activity: ~+1 day/week fatigue-free, +2 hrs/week activity

FitBiomics Research

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The full press record.

Every article, podcast, broadcast, and feature mentioning FitBiomics and the science behind it.

Business Insider

Harvard Researchers Identified Gut Bacteria That Help Athletes

Harvard scientists plan to make performance-enhancing gut bacteria available to everyone in supplements.

CNBC

A Performance-Enhancing Pill Based on Gut Bacteria of Elite Athletes Is in the Works

Harvard researchers are creating a probiotic pill to help boost endurance in athletes and everyday people alike.

STATNews

Why Are Elite Athletes Different Than the Rest of Us? Take a Look at Their Microbes

New research shows the gut microbiomes of elite athletes contain performance-boosting bacteria absent in sedentary people.

Los Angeles Times

Marathon Runners Get a Boost from the Bacteria in Their Guts

Scientists sequenced the gut microbiomes of Boston Marathon finishers and found a bacterial strain that may fuel athletic performance.

New Scientist

Can Your Gut Bacteria Really Make You a Better Runner?

Research suggests Veillonella atypica — a bacterium found in elite runners — converts lactic acid into propionate, a fuel that boosts endurance.

PBSNOVA

Microbes from Marathoner Poop Boost Endurance in Mice

Bacteria harvested from the guts of Boston Marathon runners helped lab mice run significantly longer — pointing to a new era of microbiome-based performance.

Wyss Institute

Discovery of Performance-Enhancing Bacteria in the Human Microbiome

Harvard's Wyss Institute announces the discovery that sparked FitBiomics — a performance-linked bacterium found in the guts of elite endurance athletes.

SCIENCE NEWS

Gut Microbes Might Help Elite Athletes Boost Their Physical Performance

A bacterium enriched in the microbiomes of marathon runners can convert the byproducts of intense exercise into an energy source.

discover

Elite Athletes Get a Performance Boost from Special Gut Microbes

Researchers found that elite athletes harbor a special microbe in their gut that converts lactate — a byproduct of strenuous exercise — into a fuel that enhances performance.

OUTSIDE

Does Your Gut Hold the Secret to Performance?

FitBiomics' probiotic products are derived directly from the microbiomes of the world's most elite athletes — and the science is peer-reviewed.

nature

Do Microbes Affect Athletic Performance?

Nature examines the emerging science of microbiome-based performance enhancement and the evidence behind FitBiomics' approach.

MEN'S HEALTH

The Secret to Boosting Your Workout Might Be in Runners' Poo

Scientists have found a bacteria in the guts of elite runners that could help average athletes perform better — and it's being turned into a probiotic.

New York Post

Poop Pill Could Be the Secret to Crushing It at the Gym

A new probiotic supplement derived from elite athletes' gut microbiomes could give everyday people access to the same performance biology as world-class runners.

MEN'S JOURNAL

The Next Big Performance Enhancing Drug: Bacteria From Elite Athletes' Guts?

Could gut bacteria from Olympic athletes be the next frontier in legal performance enhancement? FitBiomics thinks so — and the science agrees.

Rolling Stone

Ask the Experts: What Supplements Should We Really Be Taking?

Rolling Stone's health experts weigh in on the supplements worth your money — including FitBiomics' athlete-derived probiotics.

VICE

Finally, These Pills Will Help You Poop Like a 'Super Performer'

Vice gets into the science — and the story — behind FitBiomics' Nella probiotic and what it means to harness an elite athlete's gut biology.

Robb Report

Scientists Are Using Data from Olympic Athletes to Help Average Joes Get Healthier

FitBiomics translates peak-performance microbiome science into accessible supplements backed by Harvard research.

LES MILLS

How the Super-Fit Could Hold the Secret to Better Health for Everyone

The gut microbiomes of elite athletes may contain the biological keys to better health — for all of us. Les Mills explores the science.

NutraIngredientsUSA

Fitbiomics Launches Nella Product with Elite Athlete-Derived Probiotics

FitBiomics officially enters the market with Nella — the first commercial probiotic derived from elite athlete microbiomes.

NutraIngredientsUSA

FitBiomics Rolls Out Pilot Project for Fatigue-Fighting Veillonella Probiotic

FitBiomics begins piloting V·Nella — a probiotic targeting the gut-muscle axis with Veillonella atypica — with early adopters in endurance sports.

NutraIngredientsUSA

Probiotics from Elite Athletes May Boost Sleep Quality and Energy Levels

A new study finds that Nella's athlete-derived probiotic strains improved sleep quality in 69% of participants and energy levels in 31%.

NutraIngredientsUSA

New FitBiomics Probiotic Tackles Fatigue and Endurance

V·Nella launches commercially, bringing the first Veillonella-based probiotic to market with clinical data on fatigue reduction and physical activity gains.

NutraIngredientsUSA

NutraWomen Wednesday: Carolina Barsa, Co-Founder of FitBiomics

A spotlight on Carolina Barsa — FitBiomics' Chief Innovation & Growth Officer — and what it takes to build a science-first wellness brand.

PR Newswire

FitBiomics Announces One of the Biggest Breakthroughs in Microbiome Science with the Launch of V·Nella

Official launch announcement for V·Nella — the first commercially available Veillonella atypica probiotic targeting the gut-muscle axis.

Authority Magazine

Innovation with Purpose: Dr. Jonathan Scheiman of FitBiomics

Jonathan Scheiman shares how FitBiomics is built on a foundation of peer-reviewed science and a mission to democratize elite performance biology.

Forbes

Can This Bacteria in Your Gut Improve Your Running?

Forbes explores how Veillonella atypica — a bacterium exclusive to elite runners' guts — may hold the key to improving athletic endurance for everyone.

bicycling

Nella Athlete Amanda Coker Shares Her Secrets

Pro cyclist Amanda Coker — a FitBiomics Nella athlete — talks training, recovery, and how the gut microbiome plays a role in sustained performance.

Medical Xpress

Performance-Enhancing Bacteria Found in the Microbiomes of Elite Athletes

A new study reveals that elite endurance athletes carry a gut bacterium capable of converting exercise byproducts into an energy-boosting compound.

New Atlas

Performance Enhancing Probiotics? Study Homes in on Beneficial Bacteria in Elite Athletes

New Atlas covers the landmark research identifying Veillonella atypica as a performance-linked microbe — and how FitBiomics plans to make it widely available.

Whole FoodsMagazine

Probiotics Help Marathoners Go the Distance

Whole Foods Magazine explores how probiotic supplementation derived from marathon runners' microbiomes may help athletes and everyday people improve endurance.

St. John'sUniversity

From Basketball Walk-On to Biotech Wunderkind

St. John's University profiles FitBiomics founder Jonathan Scheiman's journey from college basketball walk-on to Harvard-trained microbiome scientist.

THE SUN

Workout-Boosting Pill: Bacteria Harvested from Top Athletes' Poop

The Sun reports on FitBiomics' breakthrough probiotic — derived from elite athletes — that could help ordinary people train harder and recover faster.

Inside Science

How Running a Marathon Changes Your Gut Microbes

A deep look at how the physical stress of a marathon reshapes the gut microbiome — and what the surviving bacteria tell us about human performance limits.

NutraIngredientsUSA

FitBiomics CEO: 'First Athlete-Derived Probiotics to Hit the Market Within a Year'

Jonathan Scheiman outlines FitBiomics' commercialization roadmap and the science behind the world's first athlete-derived probiotic product.

PR Newswire

Harvard's Athlete-Based Next-Generation Probiotics Technology Licensed to FitBiomics

Wyss Institute-launched startup FitBiomics secures exclusive license for the performance-enhancing bacteria technology developed at Harvard Medical School.

NutraIngredientsUSA

Why Women Are the Ultimate Biohackers

FitBiomics joins the NutraCast podcast to discuss why women's biology makes them uniquely suited to benefit from microbiome-based performance science.

NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC

The Secrets That Will Revolutionize Sports Performance and Athletics

National Geographic explores how gut microbiome science is poised to redefine what's possible in human athletic performance.

GEReports

The 5 Coolest Things On Earth This Week

GE's science roundup includes FitBiomics' landmark discovery linking elite athlete gut microbiomes to performance enhancement.

FOX5NY

Poop Pills to Improve Your Health

Fox 5 New York covers FitBiomics and the science behind probiotic supplements derived from elite athletes' gut microbiomes.

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