Did you know your gut contains trillions of microbes that could help save lives? 1–4 Your healthy gut microbiome from your stool can create microbiome-based treatments that could make a difference in the lives of millions of people!
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Why Donate?
Your stool contains a complex community of microbes, which reflect your gut microbiome 5-9. These microbes are vital for our health; unfortunately, many people have imbalanced guts, and their microbes aren’t doing the job they need to, leading to infections and poor health 1,3-9. This is where you come in; with your healthy and diverse mix of microbes from your stool, you could help make a difference in the lives of millions of people suffering from a range of gut-related issues 9,10.
Microbiome-based therapies, such as fecal microbiota transplantation, which help to restore lost or depleted microbiomes, are currently being used to help treat patients with Clostridioides difficile (cDiff) infections which can be life-threatening 5,11-18. With success rates over 90%, clinical research into the use of these therapies is growing in conditions ranging from IBS and metabolic disorders to Parkinson’s disease and autism spectrum disorder 5,11,19-24
Steps to becoming a stool donor
If your health history meets our initial donor screening, we will schedule a physical exam and have an extensive laboratory analysis of blood and stool completed to identify potential pathogens which could be transmissible. This testing requires a blood and stool sample and is repeated every 3 months to continue to be an active donor.
Once approved, you’re eligible to become a Novel Biome stool donor! Donation periods last 3 months (12 weeks) and you are encouraged to donate multiple times per week. Before each donation, you will be required to complete a set of screening questions to check for any changes in your health that could be potentially harmful.
We respect and value our donor’s time and contributions. We compensate our donors for their time, with a monthly compensation of up to $500 per month based on the number of donations.
Do you know someone who could potentially be a stool donor? Refer them to our program! If they meet the screening requirements, you’ll earn $500 per successful referral. Your referrals could help make a lasting impact, so spread the word, refer your friends and family, and join us in our mission to harness the incredible potential of gut! Email support@novelbiome.com with both your contact information and that of the person you are referring.
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