Personalized, clinician-backed care for the full spectrum of digestive issues. Learn more at CylinderHealth.com.
Founded in 2021 and offered as an employer benefit, Cylinder (formerly Vivante Health) delivers personalized, clinician-backed care to those suffering from digestive issues through its virtual health platform. Cylinder’s tech-forward, human-first program connects members to the right level of support at the right time through an easy interface, bringing the healthcare ecosystem together to align around member needs. Cylinder’s dedicated care teams help members proactively address their gut health from every angle – decreasing costs, reducing absenteeism, and improving their quality of life, at scale. Cylinder’s vision is to create a world where people receive convenient, personalized, and affordable access to the quality digestive healthcare they need to improve their overall health.
10/22/2025
Digestive health is finally getting the attention it deserves—and last week at the IBI Conference, we were proud to help lead that conversation.
We joined David Hines from Metro Nashville Public Schools to share what happened when employees got real support for GI issues:
👉 $2,026 saved per member in medical and Rx claims
👉 17% fewer sick days for older employees
👉 78 NPS from a workforce that finally felt heard
From booth conversations (🐶 included) to post-event dinners, one thing was clear: gut health isn’t a niche benefit—it’s a powerful lever for cost, performance, and equity.
If you missed us at IBI, let’s connect. It’s time to stop overlooking digestive care—and start getting results.
10/16/2025
Did you know digestive health issues cost over $136B every year — yet most go untreated?
At Cylinder, we’re changing that with a virtual-first, clinically-backed approach that connects members to the right care, right when they need it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipicS98W3yQ
Stay tuned for updates, insights, and real results from our partners and members.
Founded in 2021 and offered as an employer benefit, Cylinder (formerly Vivante Health) delivers personalized, clinician-backed care to those suffering from d...
06/12/2024
Vivante Health is now Cylinder!
We've taken a significant leap in our company journey. Vivante Health and GIThrive have rebranded under a new name: Cylinder. Rest assured that while our brand, name, and logo may have changed, our mission, platform, service delivery, and team remain the same.
Since our inception in 2021, we’ve helped people improve their lives with comprehensive support for digestive health, all while streamlining the care process for employers and their valued employees.
We're here to ensure that no one navigates the complexity of GI issues alone. We invite you to explore our evolution to Cylinder at CylinderHealth.com.
Advances in digital health, like those offered by Cylinder, are paving the way for a future where managing digestive health is personalized and effective.
12/21/2023
🎄Happy Holidays from Vivante Health!🎄
Remember to prioritize digestive health as we delve into the festive season filled with decadent delights. After all, a healthy gut leads to a vibrant life!
At Vivante Health, we're committed to supporting employers and employees on this journey with a cutting-edge digital solution for gut health and a world-class care team.
To keep your digestive system running smoothly this holiday season, follow these suggestions:
🍽️ Identify trigger foods
🧘♀️ Embrace paced eating
💧 Stay adequately hydrated
🌼 Keep stress under control
😴 Prioritize quality sleep
🏋️♀️ Commit to regular exercise
👥 Seek expert advice
🍷 Limit alcohol consumption
🥒 Balance your meal plate
👁️ Be mindful of portion sizes
🍇 Choose sensible snacks
🥣 Include foods rich in probiotics & prebiotics
🍵 Enjoy a cup of calming herbal tea after dinner
Vivante Health shares top tips to keep digestive systems happy while savoring the holidays and the season's joy:
10/10/2023
Did you know that more than 90% of the body’s serotonin originates in the gut? Studies have confirmed that our gut health is deeply connected to our mental health, and by improving our gut health, we can improve our overall health. So, on , let’s make sure to remember those who suffer from serious GI conditions—and continue to work improve health, wellness, relationships, and workplace performance by taking control of our digestive health.
We, the founder of World Mental Health Day, the World Federation for Mental Health, invite you to join our largest Global Campaign 2023 which aims to recognise our 75th Anniversary and WMHD 2023. Join us to strengthen our efforts!
09/25/2023
Our VP of Care Management, Erin Commons, is featured in BenefitsPRO this week about the importance of human connection in digital health. Here at Vivante Health, our dedicated care teams bridge the gap between technology and human interaction, ensuring better care and a more seamless experience. They're not just healthcare professionals; they're your partners on the path to a healthier, happier life.
A newer digital health model is bridging the gap between 100% virtual programs and on-call doctors by utilizing dedicated care teams who work one-on-one with individuals on an ongoing basis via chat, phone or video.
09/20/2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Vivante Health, the leader in digital digestive health, today announced the closing of $31 million in Series B funding led by new investor...
09/20/2023
We are excited to announce that we have closed $31 million in Series B funding round led by Mercato Partners! This is exciting news for all of us at Vivante Health as we work to further our mission of providing care to everyone suffering the pain and burden of digestive disease. "We are thrilled to have the support of industry-leading capital partners as we execute on our vision at Vivante,” says our CEO, Bill Snyder. Click to read more and join us in sharing this exciting news!
/PRNewswire/ -- Vivante Health, the leader in digital digestive health, today announced the closing of $31 million in Series B funding led by new investor...
09/08/2023
We are thrilled to announce Vivante Health was named as a Quarterfinalist for not just one, but TWO categories at UCSF Health Hub Foundation and Digital Health Awards! We’ve been selected from thousands of companies in both the Best Use of AI in Health Tech and Employer Subsidized Wellness categories. It is an honor to be recognized and to celebrate innovation and excellence in the world of .
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Better health, gut first | The all-in-one digital solution for gut health and disease
Now is the time for employers and health plans to address digestive health. People are suffering. Their cost of care is soaring. We can help.
At Vivante, we’re taking on digestive disease because an astonishing 70 million people in the US are affected—that’s twice the number with diabetes and more than many other chronic conditions combined. Unlike other chronic conditions, though, digestive diseases are often untreated or misdiagnosed...because of stigma. People are hesitant to be open about their digestive symptoms, even with their doctors. Not only that, but someone with a chronic digestive condition may look perfectly normal on the outside while inside they’re in misery. This often leads to suffering in silence and isolation. Over half of adults with digestive trouble admit they haven’t even consulted a provider about their symptoms. This is unfortunate because chronic digestive symptoms take a toll on home life, work performance, romance, and even simple social events.
And digestive disease is expensive! For large companies, GI claims are often the #2 healthcare expense, second only to cancer. Specialty drugs for inflammatory bowel disease can run $70k per year for just ONE employee.
Now is the time for employers and health plans to address digestive health, while at the same time providing REAL help to the millions who are struggling and don’t know where to turn. Our all-in-one digital program, GIThrive, empowers people—through brilliant technology and advanced science—to spend less time worrying about their digestive symptoms and more time living life. A wonderful byproduct of the GIThrive success is reduced medical and Rx drug spending for employers, health plans and individuals.
With GIThrive, we don’t just focus on the physical condition. We take time to understand the person and his or her healthcare story. By capturing that narrative—everything from medical and prescription drug history to personality, emotional health, and food likes and dislikes— we’re able to build strong relationships from the beginning, steeped in trust, that lead to meaningful and lasting results.
Brilliant technology, like the revolutionary GIMate® personal digestion monitor, facilitates these relationships by collecting and analyzing healthcare information on the fly and in real time for instant, relevant support. GutCheck microbiome analysis helps us tailor solutions to each individual, providing personalized nutrition and coaching grounded in science, backed by years of research, and proven to work.
While we’re a young company, our collective experience in clinical care, patient education, and consumer technology is unmatched. Every day, our team of digestive health experts, scientists, behavioral health mentors, and innovators are driven by a passion to bring real, measurable improvements in quality of life to people with invisible, neglected, or stigmatized conditions.
CONTACT US NOW for a no-cost-to-you claims analysis. You’ll be shocked at how much GI claims are costing your company. But we can help.
