Built by people who understand
We’re Darren and Damian, the founders of mySymptoms. Darren lives with IBS and spent years frustrated by symptoms he couldn’t explain. He built mySymptoms out of a personal need to uncover the connections between what he ate and drank, and how he felt.
As the app grew, Damian joined to help scale it into the platform it is today. What began as one person’s search for answers has become a trusted companion for almost a million people worldwide.
Origin Story
The idea for mySymptoms began in 2001, when our founder Darren was struggling with IBS. Like so many people, he felt frustrated by symptoms that didn’t make sense, and he wanted a way to uncover the connection between his meals and how he felt. At the time, there were no smartphones – and clunky handheld devices simply couldn’t help.
Nearly a decade later, with the arrival of the iPhone, Darren finally saw a way forward. What began as a personal project to make sense of his own health quickly grew into something bigger. After seeing how valuable it was, he released mySymptoms publicly in 2010.
Today, over a million people worldwide have joined the journey – using mySymptoms to take control, find answers, and feel their best. And our story is only just beginning.
Our Team
Our team is based in Cambridge, UK, and combines expertise in software engineering, AI, bioinformatics, and nutritional science. What unites us is a personal connection to the challenges of digestive health – and a shared belief that tracking and analysis can make a real difference.
Together, we’re building on peer-reviewed research and years of experience to create trusted tools for self-discovery and better health.
Mission
Our mission is to be the trusted companion for wellness optimisation – combining gut health tracking, scientific research, and AI innovation to help people live healthier, more balanced lives.
Our Values
We’re guided by science, innovation, and a commitment to helping people optimise their wellness.
● Science-backed – Rooted in research, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals.
● Wellness optimisation – Focused on improving gut health and overall wellbeing.
● Innovative – Using data science and AI to deliver meaningful insights.
● Trusted – Simple to use, privacy-first, and built to empower people worldwide.
Begin Your Journey
To Better Digestion
