OptiBiotix Health Plc
Biotechnology ResearchEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
OptiBiotix Health Plc is a York-based biotechnology research company established in March 2012 with a focus on altering the human microbiome to help prevent and manage disease. Its work aims to identify microbial strains, compounds, and formulations that can function as food ingredients, supplements, or active compounds for metabolic conditions such as obesity, lipid distribution, and diabetes. The company has built a pipeline of microbiome modulators that can affect lipid management, energy harvest, and appetite, underpinned by its proprietary platforms, OptiScreen and OptiBiotic. These platforms map metabolic pathways and identify compounds with potential health benefits and are designed for application across other diseases. The company's activities are oriented toward developers of health-oriented foods, supplements, and therapies that incorporate microbiome-based interventions. In 2025, OptiBiotix announced the US launch of Hydroxycut Hunger Control, marking a notable product rollout during the year.