Somatic Labs - DDM1 · Brain & Cognitive Health
Brains with dementia held
3–5× the amount of microplastics.

Let's do something about that.

They get in more than one way - but the gut is the route you can actually act on. Food and drink, every meal, every day. It is the one point where they can be intercepted before absorption. Somatic Labs built DDM1 to work there.

DDM1 Once-daily powder Fiber + probiotic matrix Binds at the gut

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The Finding01
Nihart et al. · Nature Medicine · February 2025
7–30×

more microplastic in brain tissue than in liver or kidney - and roughly a plastic spoon's worth in the average brain.

University of New Mexico researchers analyzed 52 postmortem brain samples. Brain tissue carried 7–30× more microplastic than liver or kidney - roughly a plastic spoon's worth in the average brain. Concentrations rose 50% between 2016 and 2024. Samples from people with a dementia diagnosis held 3–5× more again.

Nihart et al., Nature Medicine 31, 1114–1119 (2025)

None of the brain health supplements on the market address where the microplastics are coming from. The entry point is the gut.

DDM1 is designed to work there.
Somatic Labs · DDM1
The Scope02

The same exposure. More consequences.

The microplastics reaching brain tissue are showing up everywhere else too.

Heart
4.5×
higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients with microplastics found in arterial plaque.
NEJM, 2024
Hormones
97%
of American adults have PFAS in their blood. Linked to thyroid disruption, metabolic interference, and altered hormone signalling.
CDC · EPA, 2024
Fertility
100%
of human testis samples examined contained microplastics - at roughly three times the concentration found in dogs.
Toxicological Sciences, 2024
The Product03
Preliminary mockup

DDM1 · 30 Single-Serve Stick Packs

The Answer · DDM1

DDM1. Once daily.
Before they cross.

Microplastics enter the body through the gut - it's where absorption happens, and the place where you can still intercept them. DDM1 is a once-daily powder formulated with fibers and plant polysaccharides chosen for their studied ability to bind particles like microplastics. It's designed to work in the gut, where bound particles pass through with the fiber instead of crossing into the body. Not a cleanse. Not a nootropic. A daily layer that works at the entry point - before any of it gets further.

Format
Powder stick pack
Frequency
Once daily
Matrix
Fiber + polysaccharide
Targets
Microplastics · PFAS
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The mechanism04

What actually happens
in the gut.

DDM1 is built around three things working at once. The fiber forms a gel mesh that particles get trapped in. Plant polysaccharides make small particles clump into larger ones, which are easier to catch. And the probiotic strain was selected as a binding surface - chosen for cell-surface properties associated with particles adhering to it.

WITHOUT DDM1 Particles travel freely, and cross into circulation. WITH DDM1 Clumped, bound, and held in the mesh. WITHOUT DDM1 Particles travel freely, and cross into circulation. WITH DDM1 Clumped, bound, and held in the mesh.
Microplastic particle Psyllium fiber - forms the gel mesh Okra + fenugreek - clump particles together Probiotic - binding surface

Illustrative, and not to scale. Gel formation from psyllium is well established. The flocculant behaviour of okra and fenugreek polysaccharides has been demonstrated on microplastics in water treatment, not yet in the gut. Cell-surface binding is documented for this family of probiotic strains in lab and animal studies. Testing on our own formulation is what we have commissioned.

The Formula05

What's inside DDM1

Intentional
ingredients.

DDM1 combines plant-derived fibers with a lactic acid probiotic from fermented foods - each chosen for a specific functional role in the binding and elimination mechanism.

The full label

Intentional ingredients. Clear reasons for being there.

  • Psyllium huskgel-forming fiber
  • Fermented-food probiotica bacteria that grabs onto particles
  • Okra extractplant fiber that binds particles
  • Fenugreek extractplant fiber that binds particles
  • Acacia & guar fibergentle fiber for texture & gut health

Final ingredient list and amounts confirmed at manufacturing. We'll always show you exactly what's inside.

Psyllium Husk
Primary fiber matrix

When psyllium contacts water in the gut, it swells into a viscous gel that physically traps particles - including microplastics - before they can reach the gut lining. Gel-forming fibers in this class have demonstrated PFAS trapping in research. It's one of the most studied gel-forming fibers in human nutrition.

Research behind this ingredient
Research: Scientists at Boston University and UMass Lowell have shown that gel-forming fibers can trap PFAS for removal via feces - in a human pilot, an oat beta-glucan supplement reduced PFOS and PFOA by about 8% in four weeks. Psyllium works by the same gel-forming mechanism. "By consuming gel-forming fibers such as psyllium with a meal, we can trap PFAS inside the fiber gel, which can then be removed via feces," said lead researcher Dr. Dhimiter Bello. UMass Lowell / Boston University, 2025.
Fermented-Food Probiotic
Particle binding & excretion

Certain lactic acid bacteria carry cell-wall surface groups that grab onto (adsorb) microplastic particles in the gut, forming a complex that leaves the body through normal bowel transit. This is physical adhesion, not digestion - the bacteria don't break plastic down, they hold onto it. This ability is highly strain-specific: in one screen of 784 bacterial strains, just two were selected as optimal binders, based on the specific characteristics they demonstrated. The strains that perform best come from fermented vegetables, where tolerance for acid and salt appears to carry over into surviving stomach acid and bile. DDM1 uses a lactic acid probiotic derived from fermented foods, selected against those same criteria.

Research behind this ingredient
Research context: Independent groups have identified specific lactic acid strains that grab onto (adsorb) microplastic and increase its excretion. A 2025 Frontiers in Microbiology screen of 784 strains found the top performers reached 70–80% surface-binding in vitro while tolerating bile salt and pH 2.5; in mice they produced a 34% increase in polystyrene excretion and a 67% reduction in particles remaining in the intestine. A separate 2026 study of a kimchi-derived strain reported comparable binding under simulated intestinal conditions. These studies establish the mechanism and set the benchmark for strain selection - neither describes DDM1 itself, and the strains they tested are proprietary to their respective research groups. Teng et al., Frontiers in Microbiology, 2025.
Okra Extract
Polysaccharide binding agent

Okra's mucilage - its natural gel-like fiber - carries surface chemistry (hydroxyl and carboxyl groups) that act as binding sites for microplastic particles. In water-treatment research, okra extract physically adsorbed - that is, particles stuck to its surface - and trapped microplastics, pulling them together into clumps. We selected these polysaccharides for that binding chemistry, with the aim of capturing particles in the gut.

Research behind this ingredient
Research: A peer-reviewed study published in ACS Omega (2025) found that okra and fenugreek polysaccharides removed microplastics from water samples as effectively as synthetic chemical flocculants - with fenugreek removing 93% and okra 67% of plastics within one hour. The study tested samples from surface, ocean, and groundwater sources. ACS Omega, 2025.
Fenugreek Extract
Galactomannan-rich fiber

Fenugreek's galactomannan polysaccharides complement the okra binding matrix. In that same water-treatment research, fenugreek extract showed the highest microplastic removal of any plant polysaccharide tested - which is why we paired it with okra in the fiber matrix. It also contributes to the viscosity of the gel formed in the gut.

Research behind this ingredient
Research: The same ACS Omega (2025) study confirmed fenugreek polysaccharides removed 93% of microplastics from water within 60 minutes - the highest removal rate of any single plant extract tested. The combination of okra and fenugreek was among the most effective of all tested formulations. ACS Omega, 2025.
Acacia / PHGG
Solubility & gut tolerability

Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) and acacia fiber are added for two reasons: they improve the texture and mixability of the powder - making the daily habit easier to sustain - and they support a healthy gut microbiome environment, reinforcing the gut barrier that the binding mechanism is designed to protect.

Research behind this ingredient
Research: Soluble fibers including PHGG are associated with short-chain fatty acid production and gut barrier reinforcement - a robust gut lining reduces the ability of environmental compounds to penetrate into the bloodstream. Well-tolerated in clinical populations with minimal digestive side effects. Multiple peer-reviewed sources.
The Evidence06

What the research shows

Built on science.
Designed for now.

93%
Fiber matrix binding
A 2025 ACS Omega study found fenugreek polysaccharides removed 93% of microplastics from water within an hour - the highest rate of any plant extract tested.
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PFAS sequestration
Researchers at Boston University and UMass Lowell found gel-forming fibers in the same class as psyllium trap PFAS inside the fiber gel, enabling removal via feces.
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Fiber-based, food-first
Like any soluble fiber, DDM1 can have a modest effect on some mineral absorption at higher intakes - so we keep the dose measured and suggest taking it apart from your multivitamin.
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Daily compounding
DDM1 is built for daily use because exposure is daily. The benefit accumulates over time - just as the exposure would without it.
Questions07

Questions,
answered.

No. DDM1 is not a detox, cleanse, or flush. It's a daily functional layer designed to reduce what your body absorbs at the gut level - before absorption occurs.
DDM1 is a fiber-based formula, and like any soluble fiber it can have a modest effect on the absorption of some minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, or iron) if taken at the same time as a mineral-rich meal or supplement. At the doses used here that effect is small and well understood from decades of fiber research. To keep it minimal, we suggest taking DDM1 apart from your multivitamin or iron supplement. If you take prescription medications, consult your healthcare provider first.
DDM1 is a fiber-forward formula with a probiotic, and people with conditions like SIBO or IBS can react differently to added fiber and probiotics - some do well, some are more sensitive. We're not able to give medical advice, and DDM1 isn't intended to diagnose, treat, or manage any condition. If you have a diagnosed gut condition, the honest answer is to talk it through with your doctor before starting - and as with any new fiber, easing in gradually is generally sensible. We'll share detailed ingredient information so you and your provider can make an informed call.
DDM1 is built as a simple once-daily habit. It's worth being clear about what that does and doesn't do: one daily dose isn't a 24-hour shield that neutralizes every meal. Reducing microplastic exposure is a long game - the concern is the burden that accumulates over years - so what matters most is the consistent daily habit you'll actually keep, not catching every single meal perfectly. A dose you take every day, for years, does more than a complicated schedule you abandon in a month. That said, it's a food-based fiber formula, not a medication on a rigid schedule, so there's flexibility: some people prefer to take it with their largest meal to align with their biggest daily exposure, and others like to split their routine across the day. We'll include clear usage guidance with the product. If you take mineral supplements or prescription medications, keep DDM1 a couple of hours apart from them, and check with your healthcare provider.
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