BetterSleep, the sleep and relaxation app used by millions of people worldwide, today announced a partnership with Tiny Health, a leader in at-home gut microbiome testing. The collaboration gives BetterSleep users an accessible, education-first way to explore whether their gut health may be a contributing factor in their sleep – one of the first pathways in what BetterSleep says will be a broader push into personalized, root-cause sleep support.
Sleep is personal, and the factors behind a restless night are not always obvious. Stress, routine, nutrition, and digestion can all play a role. The Tiny Health partnership gives BetterSleep users a guided way to explore whether their digestion or gut health may be part of the picture, alongside the sleep sounds, meditations, and routines they already rely on.
“Sleep isn’t just a function of the brain. The gut is constantly signaling to the brain through microbial metabolites, immune pathways, and the gut-brain axis, creating a biological connection between the microbiome and processes involved in sleep and circadian regulation,” said Kimberley Sukhum, PhD, Chief Science Officer of Tiny Health. “Differences in microbial diversity and specific bacterial species are increasingly associated with sleep quality, giving us a much richer picture of the biological factors that can shape how we sleep.”
“BetterSleep has always helped people take action on their sleep,” said Nathalie Walton, General Manager of BetterSleep. “This partnership expands that mission by helping users better understand what may be contributing to poor sleep in the first place – including factors they may not have considered, like digestion and gut health. As sleep care evolves, people want guidance that reflects their whole life, not one-size-fits-all advice.”
“As parents and health-conscious adults look for a deeper understanding of their sleep, we’re excited to help BetterSleep users see whether their gut may be part of their sleep story,” said Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. “Sleep and the microbiome can be deeply connected, and this partnership makes that connection accessible for a mainstream sleep audience.”
Starting today, BetterSleep users will see the partnership surface across the app and BetterSleep’s marketing channels, including a homepage card, a Sleep Insights entry point with prompts like “Could digestion be affecting your sleep?”, and lifecycle email support. Interested users can visit a co-branded BetterSleep x Tiny Health page to learn about Tiny Health’s at-home gut microbiome test kits and access a BetterSleep-exclusive discount. The launch will also be supported by an episode of BetterSleep’s Rest Report podcast, featuring a conversation between Walton and Sew Hoy on the gut-sleep connection in children and adults.
BetterSleep sees the Tiny Health partnership as an early step in a broader strategy of helping users move beyond generic, one-size-fits-all sleep advice and into personalized pathways that address the factors that may be contributing to poor sleep. The company plans to expand this approach in the months ahead with additional root-cause pathways with more details to come. To learn more, visit www.bettersleep.com
About BetterSleep
BetterSleep is a leading sleep wellness app dedicated to helping people around the world sleep better and feel better. Trusted by millions, BetterSleep combines science-backed content with cutting-edge technology to offer personalized tools, including customizable soundscapes, guided meditations, bedtime stories, and sleep routines designed to improve rest and overall well-being. Our mission is to make high-quality sleep more accessible, achievable, and personal for anyone facing sleep challenges, evolving the experience every day to support healthier, more restful nights. BetterSleep is a general wellness app and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or medical condition. BetterSleep does not provide medical services.
About Tiny Health
Tiny Health is advancing lifelong health, from the first 1,000 days to the last, and advancing health through precision microbiome science. Founded in 2020 and built by microbiome scientists and physicians, its testing platform offers insights into your gut microbiome using shotgun metagenomics, proprietary AI, and one of the world’s largest longitudinal datasets. Trusted by families and health practitioners alike, its research-backed gut and vaginal tests are redefining the microbiome as a cornerstone of personalized health through every life stage. Learn more at tinyhealth.com and poweredbytiny.com.
Paid partnership. BetterSleep sells Tiny Health’s kits and benefits financially from these sales.
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