Basics
Your gut functions mostly out of sight. Until it doesn't.
We don’t have to think much about our gut microbiome. A complex ecosystem of some 100 trillion bacteria, fungi, and viruses, the microbes normally play together nicely. Abnormally, however, when imbalances occur, the microbiome gets attention. Yours and ours.
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Scientists and patients: You have our unwavering support.
At ACT, we’re singularly focused on changes in the makeup of the microbiota that can seriously affect your well-being. By both funding research and also helping individuals to find treatments, we aim to restore balance to ailing microbiomes.
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By the numbers
Advancements that deliver results.
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Gut check: a decade of progress.
Since ACT founder Peter Westerhaus channeled his competitive determination into winning cures for gut disorders, remarkable advancements have been made against ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, obesity, diabetes, and more. ACT has become an authoritative resource on leading-edge treatments and clinical trials.
Personal Experiences
Journeys that inspire.
You’re not alone if you suffer from one of the many gut microbiome disorders. They are incredibly widespread, affecting about 11.3% of the U.S. population. If you’re in this company, you may take heart and take courage from personal stories like these.
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