A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. -Lao Tzu An open letter from Stefan Weitz, Jetson’s Co-founder. As someone who has had to battle a compromised immune system for the last 14 years, I sometimes feel burdened and hopeless about the foe that we are now facing in COVID-19. It is […]
Ken Onishi is a doctoral candidate in integrative neuroscience. His research covers seasonal biology as it relates to immune function, the role of the immune system in clinical populations and the influence of gut microbiota on circadian rhythms. Ken is passionate about taking the small steps to make for a healthier lifestyle. Whether that means […]
Water: that thing you think you’re drinking when you’re pounding a Diet Coke. Spend any time around the Jetson HQ and you will hear us lecturing gently coaching someone about drinking more water. Water is a crucial component of gut health because it allows your body to properly and efficiently break down the nutrients it […]
What do we mean about when we talk about “bugs,” and how important they are to our gut health. We know, you’ve probably researched this a ton already, because gut health is the most interesting topic of all. Right? So let’s keep this short, sweet and simple. A microbe really is shorthand for “microscopic organisms” […]
Inflammation – it’s not just something you treat with Bengay or Advil. Recently you’ve probably heard all about it from the media, your annoying friend Sharon, and whatever supplement company is trying to sell you something. So let’s take a look at what it is, whether you should be worried about it, and what you […]
Remember that first time you saw the love of your life and how your stomach felt a little queasy? Or the time you remembered you didn’t shut off the iron while you were sitting in a quarterly review meeting and thought “well, that house was past its prime anyway” all while your stomach did somersaults? […]
Winter is here and so is flu season. Now more than ever it’s important to focus on your mental and physical health so you can thrive through the holidays and new year. To keep you healthy, we are excited to announce the “Don’t Get Sick” kit to support your immune system this winter. We’ve partnered […]
People often ask how we keep current with health news and the latest in the science that underpins Jetson. Here’s how: we read. A lot. We asked Stefan, Jetson’s co-founder, to share some of his favorite reads with us. From gut health, to science to news, he’s got it all covered. So many people have […]
Summer is ending and fall is on the horizon, which means your gut is in need of a probiotic strain rotation. If you didn’t already know, our fall probiotic is focused on balancing mood. One key way to ensure you are setting yourself up for success and NOT biting off the barista’s head in the […]
Let’s talk sleep. The thing you pretend to do when your partner asks you to unload the dishwasher. CEOs brag about not needing it. You justify why you can finish re-watching that last Friends episode on Wednesday night because “you can catch up on the weekend”. It’s literally the first thing to go when FOMO […]