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How Does Viome Compare to Other At-Home Health Tests?

By Team Viome6 min read
How Does Viome Compare to Other At-Home Health Tests?

When it comes to health testing, most people have tried at least one approach—DNA kits, blood panels, or food sensitivity tests—hoping for answers about why they feel the way they do.

But most of these tests stop at detection. They tell you what might be happening–the current state of your biology–but not why—and rarely what to do about it.

That’s where Viome’s Full Body Intelligence™ Test stands apart. Using advanced RNA-based metatranscriptomic analysis, Viome goes deeper, showing how your microbiome and cells are functioning right now—and giving you the personalized nutrition and supplement recommendations to support your overall wellness.*.


DNA Tests: Your Blueprint, Not Your Biology

DNA testing can tell you your genetic potential—but it can’t tell you what’s actually happening in your body today.

For example, a DNA test might show a variant that affects oxalate metabolism, suggesting you could react to spinach or almonds. Viome, however, measures your Oxalate Metabolism Pathway activity in real time, revealing whether your microbiome is actively struggling to break down oxalates.

That means your results aren’t based on potential—they’re based on function. Viome’s RNA-based analysis can detect whether your genes and microbes are expressing specific traits or not, providing you with dynamic, actionable insights.


Blood Tests: Important but Incomplete

Blood tests play an essential role in your regular yearly wellness visits with your physician, identifying key health markers, but they don’t always explain why those markers are off.

For instance, two people might both have high LDL cholesterol, but for different reasons. Viome provides insights into biological patterns–like markers related to TMAO production, microbial balance, and oxidative stress, to help guide healthy lifestyle choices so you can take action.

Similarly, while a blood test may show normal cortisol levels at the time of testing, Viome reveals whether your stress and mitochondrial pathways are dysregulated throughout the day, helping to explain fatigue or mood changes.


Food Sensitivity Tests: Reactions Without Context

Food sensitivity tests can be helpful, but often leave users wondering why they react to certain foods — and whether this sensitivity is long-term. Viome adds context.

A food sensitivity test might tell you to avoid eggs or red meat. Viome goes further than a simple Avoid recommendation and may reveal indicators associated with gut lining integrity. Along with your precise food recommendations, this helps you make informed choices that support digestive comfort.

Rather than just removing foods, Viome helps restore optimal gut function, allowing many foods to be reintroduced over time.*


Microbiome Tests: More Than a List of Bacteria

Most microbiome tests use DNA to identify which microbes are present, but they can’t tell whether those microbes are active. Viome’s RNA technology reveals microbial function—what your microbes are doing right now.

Constipation? Viome can detect high methane-producing microbial activity.

Bloating? Your test results reveal excess sulfide gas production.

Low energy or inflammation? Viome measures underactive butyrate production and inflammatory pathway activity.

This depth of analysis provides real, actionable insight—so you can support the helpful microbial functions rather than guessing what may be healthy for you to eat.


RNA: The Key to Real-Time Health

RNA is the molecule of action. It shows how your genes and microbes are expressing themselves in response to your current diet, stress, and environment.

Viome decodes this biological conversation—your cells and microbes signaling how well they’re managing normal biological functions, including inflammation, metabolism, detoxification, and more.

This is how Viome helps you go beyond symptom management and move toward precision health—because it doesn’t just describe your biology; it helps you transform it.


Does Viome Actually Work?

Yes—our data speaks for itself:

94% report improved digestion within 60 days†

92% report more energy†

90% report better mood and mental clarity†

68% report improved weight balance or reduced cravings†

(†Based on a population of Viome users who tested with two kits in a six-month period, and implemented their tailored recommendations for food, biotics, and/or supplements)

Viome has analyzed over 1 million microbiomes, built the world’s largest RNA database, and collaborates with institutions like the Mayo Clinic, UCLA, and Mount Sinai to advance precision health research.


Viome takes insights further

Other tests tell you what’s there. Viome tells you what’s happening right now—and what to do next.

It’s not just information; it’s transformation. Your biology has a voice. Viome helps you listen.