Fitt Insider 300. Leo Grady, PhD, Founder and CEO of Jona
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Aug 5, 2025 Leo Grady, PhD, is the visionary founder and CEO of Jona, leveraging AI and metagenomic sequencing to redefine metabolic health. In this engaging discussion, he reveals how microbiome tests may soon eclipse blood tests in assessing health. Grady explains the use of AI to analyze vast medical literature, turning data into actionable health insights. He also introduces the concept of digital twins for predicting health outcomes, showcasing future innovations in personalized health diagnostics that aim to revolutionize preventative care.
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Leo Grady's Microbiome Epiphany
- Leo Grady founded Jonah due to his excitement about the gut microbiome's link to numerous health conditions.
- He highlights its impact on obesity, allergies, mental health, and even cancer, emphasizing the gut's health influence.
AI-Driven Microbiome Analysis
- Jonah's AI reads 220,000 studies to analyze personal gut microbiomes and match them to health conditions.
- It virtually tests diet and lifestyle changes to recommend the most impactful interventions.
Maintain Credibility by Avoiding Sales
- Jonah chooses not to sell supplements or food products to avoid bias and maintain credibility.
- They guide customers on probiotic strains without endorsing specific brands to earn doctors' trust.