Millions of people skip spicy food because of the gut pain that follows. We've engineered bacteria that degrade capsaicin in your gut before it hurts, so you get the metabolism boost, the mood lift, and the flavor—without the regret.

You need a way to enjoy the food you love without the gastrointestinal discomfort. Millions of people love spicy food—the flavor, the thrill, the proven health benefits like boosted metabolism and reduced inflammation. But that love comes with a painful price: heartburn, cramping, and hours of gastrointestinal distress. The culprit is capsaicin, the compound that makes peppers hot. Current solutions miss the mark entirely. Antacids only treat symptoms after the damage is done. "Just eat less spicy food" means giving up something you genuinely enjoy. For people with conditions like IBS, the aftermath can be severe enough to avoid spicy food altogether. There's never been a way to enjoy the heat without suffering the consequences.

We're creating a consumable product that works like Lactaid, but for spice lovers. Our bacteria naturally break down capsaicin in your gut before it causes distress—letting you enjoy the flavors and health benefits without the pain. This isn't science fiction: we isolated these bacteria from kimchi, where they've been safely fermenting alongside spicy peppers for centuries. We've cultured them, sequenced their genes, and confirmed they do exactly what we need. You get to keep the heat, the health benefits, and the joy of spicy food. You just lose the heartburn.

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