The Gut-Health Revolution: OWL x Bio.me – A Conversation with Bio.me Cofounder Shannon Race

At OWL Venice, we believe that true wellness starts in the gut—which is why we’re always looking for ways to bring you functional, science-backed nutrition that makes feeling good easy. This month, we’re excited to collaborate with Bio.me, a brand that’s redefining gut health by making simple, effective, accessible fiber-rich supplements.

For the month of March, every OWL Reset and Program will include FREE Bio.me Prebiotic Fiber sachets — a seamless way to add gut-loving fiber to your daily Mylkshakes or morning beverage.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Shannon Race, Cofounder & CEO of Bio.me, to talk about her personal journey with gut health, the role of fiber in the microbiome, and how small, daily habits can lead to lasting wellness.

Meet Shannon Race: The Cofounder Behind Bio.me

Shannon’s journey into gut health wasn’t just professional — it was personal. After spending years struggling with IBS and finding little relief through conventional medicine, she discovered the power of whole foods, vitamins, and supplements to naturally heal her gut.

"Fiber was a key player in helping me rebalance and rebuild my microbiome, but it wasn’t widely talked about," she shares. "You always heard about probiotics, but not prebiotic fiber. I knew there was an opportunity to create products that modern consumers — like myself — would actually want to see in the fiber space."

And so, Bio.me was born—a brand dedicated to making fiber supplementation simple, effective, and gut-friendly.

Why Fiber Is Essential for Gut Health

We talk a lot about probiotics, but did you know that fiber is the food that feeds good gut bacteria? Without it, probiotics can’t do their job effectively. Unfortunately, 95% of Americans aren’t getting enough fiber—which means most are missing out on its powerful benefits:

• 🌿 Balances the microbiome: A healthy gut = a strong immune system & better digestion
• ✨ Improves bowel regularity: Fiber helps keep things moving, naturally
• 💡 Boosts nutrient absorption: When your gut is balanced, your body can absorb vitamins & minerals more efficiently
• 🔥 Reduces bloating & supports gut lining health: Less discomfort, more vitality

"You also have about 70-80% of your immune cells in your gut," Shannon explains. "If your microbiome is out of balance, it affects everything—from digestion to immunity to hormone regulation. Fiber is the foundation of a strong, resilient gut."

How to Easily Add Fiber to Your Daily Routine

One of the best things about Bio.me Daily Prebiotic Fiber is its simplicity. It’s made with just two powerful ingredients:

• Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG): A gentle prebiotic fiber that dissolves easily without clumping or bloating
• Resistant Potato Starch (RS2): A natural prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria and enhances digestion

It’s unflavored and blends seamlessly into Mylkshakes, matcha, coffee, or smoothies—making it one of the easiest ways to sneak more fiber into your diet.

✨ Shannon’s favorite way to use it? Stirring it into warm bone broth for an extra boost of fiber and collagen-rich protein.

Gut Health & the OWL x Bio.me Collab

Because fiber plays such a key role in digestion and gut healing, we highly recommend adding Bio.me fiber to your OWL Reset experience. By simply stirring the free Bio.me sachet into your daily Mylkshake, you can:

• 🌱 Enhance digestion & keep things moving smoothly
• 🦠 Feed your good gut bacteria for a balanced microbiome
• 🌿 Support your immune system & improve nutrient absorption

And the best part? You don’t have to think about it — it’s already included in your Reset!