Ascended Health: Reclaiming the Gut as a Biological Supercomputer

How Microbial Intelligence from the Blue Zones Is Unlocking a Limitless Human Future

In the shadow of a global health crisis and a reactive medical model, a new frontier in human wellness is emerging—not from pharmaceuticals, high-tech diagnostics, or AI, but from within. At the center of this movement is the microbiome: a vast, intelligent ecosystem of trillions of microbes that inhabit our gastrointestinal tract, quietly orchestrating everything from nutrient absorption to immune defense, emotional balance, and even longevity.

And while Western medicine has only recently begun to embrace microbiome therapeutics—like fecal transplants and probiotic interventions—visionaries in the field have been traveling the world to decode what may be the most profound insight in modern health science: our gut microbes may be the key to a longer, healthier life.

We are excited to introduce to our Ultimate Wellness™ community Compton Rom Bada, a microbiologist, visionary, and founder of Ascended Health, on a mission to decode the secrets of the healthiest humans on Earth—and what their microbes can teach us about living not just longer, but limitlessly.

🔴Watch the video with Compton on our YouTube channel

A New Lens on Longevity

Years ago, as fecal transplants and probiotic therapies were just gaining traction, Bada noticed something profound: when healthy microbes were transferred to sick individuals, health improved. And the reverse was also true. This observation launched a global expedition to study the microbiomes of people who live the longest, with the lowest rates of chronic disease—places like Okinawa, Sardinia, Loma Linda, and most notably, Ikaria.

Microbial Treasures of the Blue Zones

On the Greek island of Ikaria, over 30% of the population lives beyond the age of 90. But here’s what’s truly remarkable: they don’t chase youth. They don’t track steps, count macros, or take longevity supplements. Instead, they sip naturally fermented wine, garden in mountain air, and stay deeply connected to community.

But beneath this simple lifestyle lies a microbial secret.

In partnership with Afianes Winery and academic researchers, Bada has been investigating the microbes found in Ikaria’s soil, grapes, and elders. The microbiomes of these long-lived individuals are radically different from those who’ve migrated to cities like Athens. And when former islanders return to Ikaria and resume their ancestral diets, their gut bacteria begin to shift—demonstrating the dynamic, adaptive nature of the microbiome.

This discovery reframes longevity: it's not just about what we eat, but how our microbes transform that food into biologically active, healing compounds.

The Gut as a Biological Supercomputer

As a microbiologist and systems thinker, Bada doesn’t view the gut as a passive digestive system. To him, it's a massive biological operating system—what he now calls the “BI tract,” or Biological Intelligence tract. This rebranding matters, because when we change how we name the body, we transform how we understand and care for it.

And we need to think differently. The human body contains over 100 trillion cells—90% of which are microbial. These microbes aren’t passengers. They’re engineers. They manufacture nutrients like vitamin B12, generate neurotransmitters, balance immune responses, and produce the actual compounds we metabolize after eating—through a process he calls cascading super fermentation.

Food passes through layers of microbial fermentation, from primary to quaternary metabolites, culminating in powerful compounds like:

• Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs): such as butyric, propionic, and acetic acid—key to gut and brain health

• Bacteriocins and fungicins: antimicrobial peptides that defend against pathogens

• Immuno-modulators: molecules that regulate inflammation

• Mitochondrial metabolic regulators: that help shift cellular energy production toward efficiency and longevity

These compounds—what Bada and his team now call Longevigans™—are at the heart of a new health frontier.

From Soil to Cell: Creating Longevigans™

In Utah, at the Ascended Health laboratory, Compton and his team are recreating the anaerobic conditions of the human colon to cultivate and capture microbial metabolites. These Longevigans™ are not traditional supplements—they are bio-intelligent, postbiotic compounds designed to help the body adapt to stress, enhance mitochondrial function, and even suppress the growth of abnormal cells. This isn’t about symptom suppression—it’s about biological restoration: creating a resilient inner terrain that supports vitality on every level—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

The Future Is Biological

As we accelerate into a hyper-digital, AI-driven age, Bada invites us to rebalance our relationship with intelligence. Artificial. Emotional. Cognitive. But also: Biological. Microbial intelligence is ancient, intuitive, and regenerative. It’s encoded in our DNA and expressed through the trillions of microbial voices in our gut.

This isn’t biohacking. It’s biology—refined by nature, activated through indigenous wisdom, and now validated by science.

So perhaps the better question isn’t, “What should I eat?”It’s: What do my microbes need to thrive? Because when they thrive, we don’t just survive—we ascend.

Founder of Ascended Health, Compton Rom Bada leads a company dedicated to creating potent, all-natural products that support the body’s self-healing using high-vibrational botanicals, minerals, and herbs—guided by both science and ancestral wisdom.

He holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Michigan State University, is a certified Systems Architect (IBM), and is trained in Native American shamanic practices, bridging rigorous scientific knowledge with indigenous healing traditions.

🔴Watch the video with Compton on our YouTube channel

⚡️ We’re thrilled to announce that Compton Rom Bada will speak on the Powerful Longevity panel at the Ultimate Wellness™ Conference, Faena Forum, Miami Beach — September 26–28, 2025!

At this groundbreaking forum, you’ll:

✨ Explore the Spirit–Mind–Body connection with over 50 top speakers 

🧬 Dive into advanced longevity strategies and microbiome science 

🌿 Experience transformative wellness, from hyperbaric oxygen to indigenous healing 

💡 Discover cutting-edge biotech and healthtech innovations

Join us at the intersection of holistic wisdom and scientific precision—where wellness becomes awakening.

🎟️ Purchase your ticket now and enjoy an exclusive discount with promo code Ultimate20:  ultimatewellness.miami/forum

Let’s elevate together.

Sending Optimal Health & Ultimate Wellness, 

Julia Smila - FDN Practitioner & Pranic Healer