Develops genetically engineered probiotics, including ZBiotics® Pre-Alcohol and Sugar-to-Fiber, using bioengineering techniques to modify _Bacillus subtilis_ strains. Pre-Alcohol breaks down acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol, in the gut to reduce hangover symptoms, while Sugar-to-Fiber converts dietary sugar into the prebiotic fiber levan, improving gut microbiome health.
Funding
$17.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many individuals experience unpleasant symptoms after alcohol consumption due to the buildup of acetaldehyde, a toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism in the gut. Additionally, modern diets often lack sufficient fiber, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
Solution
ZBiotics develops genetically engineered probiotics to address these issues. Their Pre-Alcohol probiotic is designed to break down acetaldehyde in the gut, potentially reducing the severity of next-day effects after drinking alcohol. Their Sugar-to-Fiber probiotic converts dietary sugar into levan, a prebiotic fiber, which can improve gut microbiome health by increasing fiber intake and diversity. Both products utilize bioengineering techniques to modify _Bacillus subtilis_ strains, enabling them to perform specific functions within the digestive system.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals seeking to mitigate the after-effects of alcohol consumption and those looking to improve their gut health through increased fiber intake.
Features
- Pre-Alcohol contains a genetically engineered probiotic (_B. subtilis_ ZB183™) that produces an enzyme to break down acetaldehyde.
- Sugar-to-Fiber contains a genetically engineered probiotic (_B. subtilis_ ZB423™) that produces levansucrase, an enzyme that converts sucrose into levan fiber.
- Probiotics are delivered in a dormant endospore form for safe passage through the stomach to the intestines.
- Levan fiber supports a healthy and diverse microbiome.
- Products are designed to augment the gut's natural ability to digest acetaldehyde or increase fiber intake.