The Probiotic Mistake Keeping You Bloated and Tired.

 

You're doing everything rightβ€”taking probiotics, eating fermented foodsβ€”so why do you still feel bloated, exhausted, and controlled by cravings?

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The answer isn't another supplement; it's hidden in your microbiome.

You Are Dysbiosis Dominant. Now Let's Fix It.

If you're reading this, something in the video above resonated. Maybe it was the 3 PM sugar craving you've been blaming on willpower for years. Maybe it was the bloating that builds through the day until you feel like a different person by dinnertime. Maybe it was Sarah's story β€” three doctors, perfect labs, and a life that was quietly falling apart.

Whatever it was, your gut is telling you something. And your gut is right.

Here is what we know about you from your survey results: your symptom pattern is consistent with dysbiosis dominance β€” an overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria and yeast that is stealing your nutrients, producing inflammatory toxins, and literally hijacking your brain chemistry to keep you craving the foods that feed it. This is not a character flaw. It is a biological hijacking.

Dr. Shojai has been saying it for years: you cannot fix what you don't measure. Standard stool tests miss up to 90% of what is actually happening in your gut. They don't measure specific bacterial or fungal overgrowths. They don't assess gut barrier damage. They don't tell you which of the 22 most common foods your immune system is actively reacting to. That is why people spend years cycling through elimination diets, probiotic brands, and supplement stacks β€” and still feel terrible.

The test changes that. It gives you a precise, clinical picture of your microbiome: which organisms have taken over, whether your gut barrier is leaking, and which specific foods are fuelling the wrong team. No more guessing. No more random protocols. A roadmap built from your actual biology.

🆕  The KBMO FIT22 + Gut Barrier Test Kit is $299 β€” and includes a private 60-minute consultation with a certified gut health coach who will review your results with you personally and build your action plan. This event price will not be extended after this window closes.

Testing Tells You What Is Wrong.
The Course Tells You How to Fix It.

Once you have your test results, you need to know what to do with them. That is why we are also making the Upstream Course available alongside the test β€” a 6-week, 42-lesson protocol developed by Dr. Shojai and Dr. Jeff Bland (the Father of Functional Medicine) that walks you through the exact steps to eradicate the overgrowth, seal the gut barrier, and rebuild a resilient microbiome.

You have three paths forward. Choose the one that matches where you are right now.

Three Paths. One Goal: Get Your Gut β€” and Your Life β€” Back.

Whether you want to start with the data, go straight to the protocol, or get the complete clinical system, there is a right path for you.

Test Don't Guess
PATH 1: THE TEST
For the Analyst Who Needs to See the Data.

You trust what you can measure. You want to see the evidence, connect the dots for yourself, and build a plan based on hard data β€” not just intuition.

What You Get:
KBMO FIT22 Food Sensitivity Test β€” at-home blood spot test identifying your immune reactions to the 22 most common food sensitivities.
Gut Barrier Permeability Panel β€” tests for zonulin, occludin, LPS, and candida to determine whether your gut barrier is compromised.
Private 60-Minute Health Coach Consultation β€” a certified gut health coach reviews every marker on your results with you personally, explains what it means for your specific biology, and builds a prioritized action plan so you leave the call knowing exactly what to do next.
Special Event Price
Normally $399
$299
One-time payment. Kit ships to your door. Includes 60-min coach call.
Get the Test →
For Self-Starters
PATH 2: THE COURSE
For the Self-Starter Who Wants a Proven Framework.

You're motivated and ready to act. You want a comprehensive, step-by-step system built by the world's leading experts in functional gut health.

What You Get:
The Complete Upstream Course β€” the full 6-week, 42-lesson 6R Framework with Dr. Shojai and Dr. Jeff Bland.
6 Downloadable Workbooks β€” weekly field guides with checklists, tracking tools, and action plans.
Exclusive Dr. Jeff Bland Masterclass Modules β€” direct teaching from the Father of Functional Medicine.
The Full Interconnected Docu-Series β€” all 10 episodes plus the complete bonus library.
Lifetime Access β€” revisit lessons and receive all future updates at no extra cost.
Special Event Price
Normally $399
$299
One-time payment. Instant access.
Get the Course →

Common Questions

"What if I just want to start with the test and decide later?"
That is a completely valid approach. Path 1 gives you the data. Once you have your results and meet with your health coach, you will have a clear picture of what your gut needs β€” and you can always access the course at that point.
"Is this the same test Dr. Shojai mentioned in the video?"
Yes. The KBMO FIT22 and the Gut Barrier Permeability Panel are the exact tests described in the video. The $299 event price includes your private 60-minute health coach consultation β€” secured specifically for this event window.
"I've tried elimination diets before and they didn't work. How is this different?"
Generic elimination diets remove the same foods for everyone. The problem is that your triggers are not the same as anyone else's. Sarah's trigger was chicken at a level-three sensitivity. Yours might be coffee. The KBMO FIT22 identifies your specific immune reactions β€” so you are removing the right foods, not just the popular ones.
"What is the 30-Day Gut Reset Promise?"
If you complete the protocol and do not feel measurably better within 30 days, contact our support team and we will make it right. We stand behind this work because we have seen what it does when people follow through.

What the World's Leading Voices in Health Say

"Pedram Shojai is a master of his craft. He brings complex and esoteric information down into digestible and useful teachings."
Dr. Jeff Bland, Ph.D.
Father of Functional Medicine — Author of The Disease Delusion
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Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D.
Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine
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JJ Virgin
New York Times Best-Selling Author — The Virgin Diet
"Pedram offers a fresh and unique perspective on life in the modern world. He truly is an Urban Monk and his friendly style takes us all along for the ride."
Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D.
Author of New York Times Bestseller The Hormone Cure

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