Methodology.
PRECISION-ENGINEERED SUPERFOOD
250,000 YEARS OF EVOLUTION
Every human starts life nourished by kēpos’s core ingredients. With unmatched bioavailability, kēpos is the first and only gut health solution designed for true, universal, human biological compatibility.
And unlike gut health supplements on the market today, kēpos has been perfected by over 250,000 years of human evolution. No fillers, no fads, and no triggers.
Incubated at a premiere US research university and founded by individuals with first-hand, chronic digestive disorders who were tired of the never-ending hamster wheel of poor modern nutrition.
Microbiome. Macro impact.
THE COMMUNITY OF MICROBES THAT LIVE INSIDE OUR BODIES, DICTATING OUR HEALTH, MOOD, AND PERSONALITY.
The microbiome is made up of a complex combination of bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea, and other organisms. This community of microbes is the central engine for your human health. It serves as your body’s foundation for well-being, fuelling your microbiome, supporting your immune systems, powering metabolic function, strengthening the connection on your gut-brain axis, improving skin health, regulating hormones, reducing inflammation, and preventing chronic disease.
DULY NOTED: THE BACTERIA FOUND IN YOUR GUT MICROBIOME CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS BY SENDING CHEMICAL SIGNALS TO YOUR BRAIN.
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs)
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bioactive prebiotic THAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR GUT
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HUMAN MILK
HMOs are a special kind of prebiotic fiber originally found in human milk, making them a better source of fuel for good gut bacteria than other fibers. Whereas other fibers grow both good and bad bacteria — exacerbating existing digestive issues rather than helping them — HMOs selectively grow healthy kinds of bacteria, uniquely inhibiting pathogenic microbes.
for the people in the back: kēpos offers the only prebiotic in the world with this mechanism. All others feed both the good and bad.
Human Milk Lactoferrin (hmLF)
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BIOACTIVE PROTEIN THAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR IMMUNITY
hmLF is a bioactive protein (with over 700 amino acids — 2x longer than the average protein) and a super soldier for your microbiome, helping you deliver key nutrients like iron into your body. Bad bacteria uniquely feed on iron, which hmLF actively sequesters to dissolve their defensive biofilms. Even better, hmLF transmits pathogenic DNA data to your body, helping it fight them in the future.
See the full IRON story
Restore your gut's biological intelligence.
HMOs: a bold, bioactive superfood
HMOs ARE THE BUILDING BLOCK OF YOUR Ancestrally-perfected MICROBIOME. kēpos LEVERAGES THEir MULTITUDE OF BENEFITS FOR YOUR BEST HEALTH.
With bio-identical prebiotics and protein, we fill the gaps modern nutrition leaves behind.
Gut
Immune
Cognitive
fuel for gut
HMOs are the only prebiotic fiber in the world that selectively feeds healthy bacteria in your gut — notably the keystone Bifidobacteria genus — which is often depleted in people with digestive disorders. Unfortunately, common industry prebiotics, such as chicory root inulin, FOS, soluble corn fiber, and others, exacerbate microbial imbalances by growing both the good and bad bacteria. But you can do better.
Decoys against pathogens
HMOs act as decoys against pathogenic bacteria by mimicking the “glycan” (sugar) receptors on your gut mucosa, or intestinal lining, on which bad bacteria feed. Particularly inhibitive towards Norovirus, Salmonella, E. coli, HMOs have enabled humans to develop crucial defenses against illnesses over thousands of years.
leaky gut repair
HMOs naturally promote the restoration of your gut’s barrier by reinforcing tight junctions between intestinal cells and stimulating mucosal regeneration. This cellular-level repair reduces permeability, effectively sealing gaps that allow toxins and pathogens to slip into the bloodstream. Unlike conventional solutions that merely target symptoms, HMOs work holistically to restore the gut’s natural integrity, setting the stage for improved overall digestive health.
motility & transit regulation
HMOs enhance gut motility by nurturing beneficial bacteria that produce key metabolites — such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate — regulating smooth muscle contractions throughout the digestive tract. This improved peristalsis ensures that food, waste, and toxins move efficiently through your gut, reducing discomforts like bloating and constipation.
immune signalling
HMOs fine-tune immune signalling by interacting directly with immune cells in the gut. They help modulate the release of cytokines — promoting anti-inflammatory signals while dampening pro-inflammatory responses — and support the maturation of regulatory T-cells.
inflammation control
HMOs bolster the intestinal barrier by upregulating tight junction proteins like occludin and claudin. This strengthened barrier helps prevent harmful endotoxins from entering the bloodstream, reducing inflammatory signaling and lowering the release of cytokines that drive whole-body inflammation.
neuroplasticity & memory
Bacterial fermentation of HMOs produces metabolites that boost the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) essential for synaptic growth. This process enhances the formation and remodeling of neural connections, leading to improved memory and learning, while also reducing neuroinflammation for better overall brain health
gut-brain axis & mood
HMOs help produce short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) serotonin precursors. These compounds help modulate pathways along the vagus nerve, which connects your gut and brain, and neurotransmitter synthesis, enhancing communication along this gut-brain axis. This improved signaling helps regulate stress responses and stabilize mood, promoting overall mental well-being.
HMOs are the only prebiotic fiber in the world that selectively feeds healthy bacteria in your gut — notably the keystone Bifidobacteria genus — which is often depleted in people with digestive disorders. Unfortunately, common industry prebiotics, such as chicory root inulin, FOS, soluble corn fiber, and others, exacerbate microbial imbalances by growing both the good and bad bacteria. But you can do better.
hmLF enters the scene:
the iron story
Iron isn’t just any mineral. It is a foundational tenet of your gut microbiome, and hmLF is the key to unlocking its health benefits for you.
LACTOFERRIN IS A BIOACTIVE PROTEIN THAT HAS OVER 700 ACIDS - AMINO ACIDS ARE PROTEIN-FORMING MOLECULES AND THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE.
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