Harnessing Gut Science to Transform Health.

At NIUM, we unlock the power of the gut microbiome to drive innovation in nutrition and health.

Our technology helps companies create better products that improve lives through gut health.

Our services

We enable companies, researchers, & patients to thrive with the support of our cutting-edge technologies:

Product Impact Testing

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Predict the effects of nutrition products on gut health with MicroGUT, our patented cutting-edge gut-on-a-chip technology.

Bioinformatics & Metabolic Modelling

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Leverage our cutting-edge bioinformatics pipelines and metabolic modelling tools to analyze microbiome data from experiments and clinical trials.

Clinical Trial Nutrition Support

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Enhance your nutrition and food clinical trials with Nutrida, our platform that integrates personalized nutrition plans and patient monitoring into trial protocols for better outcomes.

About our tech

The MicroGUT Instrument

Patented Technology

A proprietary gut-on-a-chip platform designed to assess the impact of nutrition products on the gut microbiome and metabolic health. MicroGUT emulates the entire human gastrointestinal tract on a chip.

Automated Sampling

Fast Stabilisation times

5X Lower Costs

No Maintenance

Partners & Acceleration

News

  • The Microbiome & Mental Health: The Science Behind the Gut-Brain Axis 

    The Microbiome & Mental Health: The Science Behind the Gut-Brain Axis 

    Did you know your gut can communicate with your brain?  This bi-directional relationship, known as the gut-brain axis, has profound implications for mental health (Gracie et al., 2018).  Emerging research links imbalances in gut bacteria to conditions like anxiety, depression, and even neurodegenerative diseases (Mitrea et al., 2022).  Studies show that 90% of serotonin, the…

  • Can your gut microbiota affect your sports performance?

    Can your gut microbiota affect your sports performance?

    Recent research is shedding light on the pivotal role of gut microbiota in shaping athletic performance.   Your gut is an intricate ecosystem influencing various bodily functions, including energy production, inflammation control, and even recovery (Bengmark, 2013).   A groundbreaking study published in Journal of Sport and Health Science revealed that certain gut bacteria, particularly Veillonella, metabolize…

  • Gut Feelings: How Your Microbiota and Lungs Are Connected 

    Gut Feelings: How Your Microbiota and Lungs Are Connected 

    What if the health of your gut directly affects your lungs?   It might sound far-fetched, but emerging research shows that your gut microbiota has a surprising impact on respiratory health (Budden et al, 2017; Sencio et al., 2021)  Let’s unravel this gut-lung connection.  The Gut-Lung Axis.  Gut bacteria influence immune cells, which circulate to protect…