More people in Japan appear keen to improve their gut health and dietary habits, with major food companies seeking to capitalize on the trend through mail-in microbiome tests and app-based services.Ezaki Glico Co. began offering a personalized health support service in September that combines a stool test kit, microbiome analysis and tailored nutrition guidance for 79,200 yen ($500).The service uses mRNA analysis technology, which, according to U.S. developer Viome Life Sciences Inc., reveals not only which gut bacteria are present but also which are active and what functions they are perfo…READ FULL ARTICLE