Seed Health

Last week I had a rare opportunity to put my journalism degree to work interviewing Seed members about their health journey and experience with DS-01. The core takeaway? 💡Not all probiotics can change your life. DS-01 can—and does. It was humbling to brush the dust off my interview game, invigorating to do my favorite thing in the world (which is to YAP all day) and overwhelmingly rewarding to hear from these humans who shared their story with such vulnerability and authenticity. TLDR: my job is cool! Seed Health is cooler😎 Shoots take a village, s/o to all the peeps who made it happen: Deepti Janveja Spencer Elias Caitlin Ganswindt Anthony Bryant Tess Marshall, ND Sam Wheatley Charles Fulford Lindsay Noll Cat Jimenez Angela Choi Mike Spagnoli Mackenzie Moore Mike Spagnoli

Every day, we hear from members about the profound impact DS-01® (our 2-in-1 probiotic + prebiotic) has had on their health and well-being—from improved regularity and relief from bloating, to clear, glowing skin. 🌱 Is DS-01® right for you? Find out → https://lnkd.in/dJYSsQa7

🔎 In Search of Galaxy-Class Talent: Senior Manager, Amazon Media Seed is redefining e-commerce—first in direct-to-consumer, and now on Amazon. We are looking for a Superorganism to partner alongside our Director of Amazon, Chris Waflart, to own the strategy, implementation, and execution of all Amazon channel media to drive awareness, consideration, and retention for Seed’s innovative products. This human is committed to continuous learning and growth and seeks to contribute meaningfully to our ecosystem of sector-leading experts. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please click the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/e8hPVwUP

We’re searching for microbe-powered climate solutions… and we need your help. Our partners at The Two Frontiers Project (2FP) are building a map of unusual springs (areas where groundwater has seeped onto the Earth's surface) across the U.S. Why? Springs can be harsh, high-carbon environments with unique chemistry. The microbial life within them is largely unexplored, but it could be uniquely adapted to help us combat climate change (by transforming CO2, for example). Have a spring near you? Help advance critical research by answering a few questions about it here: https://lnkd.in/drHjpjcq The Two Frontiers Project will use the data they collect to pinpoint never-before-studied sites that could contain microbes with unique adaptations to help us solve some of today’s biggest climate challenges. Don’t live near any springs? Get involved with the sister project, The Extremophile Campaign: In Your Home, instead by submitting information and samples of the microbes living under your own roof: https://lnkd.in/dnTEJU6i Let's move science forward together.

Today, we were named one of Fast Company’s top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Wellness and Personal Care. 🌱 We’re incredibly proud of this honor and owe it all to the brilliant humans that make Seed, Seed. ✨ Thank you Heidi Mitchell for highlighting our work. We have so many exciting things incubating for 2025—we can’t wait to share them with the world. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/esi9ntJq

POV: Diving back into bed after Sunday’s “spring forward.” 😴🥱 If your Monday alarm felt especially hard to adhere to today, you’re not alone. Your bacteria are feeling it, too. Like you, your gut microbiome has a circadian rhythm that influences everything from digestion and metabolism to immunity. Learn more and uncover tips for getting you and your bacteria back on track 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiRhShDT Video captured by Ashley (@ausmashmash on Instagram).

Stop scrolling! Take a moment of pause. Breathe¹ and enjoy. 🌳 Video captured by Riccardo Castrovillari. • ¹ Fun fact: In the process of photosynthesis, trees release oxygen into the atmosphere. It’s estimated that your entire oxygen intake for a year can be provided by roughly 7 trees.² 🤯 ² Villazon, L. (n.d.). How many trees does it take to produce oxygen for one person? BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://lnkd.in/gZuR_ufu

Your commute to work is teeming with microbial life—especially if you take public transportation. (It’s worth noting: this is often a good thing!) Researchers have studied subway microbiomes from around the world—Boston, Mexico City, Oslo, Hong Kong, and New York. They’ve found that every touchpoint, from handrails to seats to ticket machines, carries a unique microbiome shaped by passengers, seasons, time of day, and even events years in the past.¹᠈² For example, a 2015 study uncovered marine-associated bacteria in a NYC subway station that had flooded during Hurricane Sandy 3 years prior.³ When you interact with surfaces on public transportation, you deposit and acquire microbes, enabling indirect exchange with the other people around you. The good news is that most of these bacteria are harmless, and some may even benefit your health. For instance, after a subway ride, commuters’ skin microbiomes tend to have more microbial diversity and species richness (which can be positives for skin and immune function).⁴ So, instead of taking your commute for granted, remember it’s not just about getting from A to B—it’s a shared microbial experience with fellow passengers and the environment around you. 𑇐 ¹ Gohli, J., Bøifot, K. O., Moen, L. V., Pastuszek, P., Skogan, G., Udekwu, K. I., & Dybwad, M. (2019). The subway microbiome: Seasonal dynamics and direct comparison of air and surface bacterial communities. Microbiome, 7(1). https://lnkd.in/ehhAdR9y ² Kang, K., Ni, Y., Li, J., Imamovic, L., Sarkar, C., Kobler, M. D., Heshiki, Y., Zheng, T., Kumari, S., Wong, J. C. Y., Archna, A., Wong, C. W. M., Dingle, C., Denizen, S., Baker, D. M., Sommer, M. O. A., Webster, C. J., & Panagiotou, G. (2018). The environmental exposures and inner- and intercity traffic flows of the metro system may contribute to the skin microbiome and resistome. Cell Reports, 24(5), 1190-1202.e5. https://lnkd.in/eRYyjgkJ ³ Afshinnekoo, E., Meydan, C., Chowdhury, S., Jaroudi, D., Boyer, C., Bernstein, N., Maritz, J. M., Reeves, D., Gandara, J., Chhangawala, S., Ahsanuddin, S., Simmons, A., Nessel, T., Sundaresh, B., Pereira, E., Jorgensen, E., Kolokotronis, S., Kirchberger, N., Garcia, I., . . . Mason, C. E. (2015). Geospatial resolution of human and bacterial diversity with city-scale metagenomics. Cell Systems, 1(1), 72–87. https://lnkd.in/eUDSFUdM ⁴ Vargas-Robles, D., Gonzalez-Cedillo, C., Hernandez, A. M., Alcaraz, L. D., & Peimbert, M. (2020). Passenger-surface microbiome interactions in the subway of Mexico City. PLoS ONE, 15(8), e0237272. https://lnkd.in/eSZQ5hTY

Dark days, cold commutes, and the pressure of Q1 goals can make this time of year feel especially draining. The good news: Your gut microbiome could help ease the winter blues. Learn more about how gut health impacts your stress responses and what this means for symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD): https://lnkd.in/exti7C4G

This one’s for the work wives, coworker besties, and professional partners-in-crime… Yesterday may have been about romantic relationships, but the platonic partnerships we share with our coworkers—and their microbes—deserve some recognition, too. Every desk drive-by, meeting, coffee run, and water cooler chat isn’t just an exchange of ideas—it’s also an exchange of microbes (aw 🫶). The more time you spend together, the more you share. So, if you’re a 5-day-a-week-er, you and your coworkers’ microbes are well acquainted. Most often, this is a good¹ thing: Microbial transfer from your skin, saliva, gut, and other ecosystems enhances microbiome diversity, which is linked with better digestion and immune system function. In other words, sharing microbes is caring. Tag your work bestie(s) and thank them below. • ¹ Of course, not all microbial transfer is beneficial. Poor hygiene can spread infection-causing microbes, so remember to prioritize appropriate sanitization practices like washing your hands, disinfecting at-risk surfaces (think: your kitchen counter after handling raw meat), and keeping your distance when sick.