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From Science to Your Daily Dose of Happy

It all started with a question:

What if gut health could be simple, joyful, and part of your everyday life?

I’m Dr. Chomba Chuma, founder of Velobiotics and now Fizzoy. Years ago, when my own daughter faced a severe gut infection, I saw firsthand how fragile gut health can be—and how powerful probiotics are when delivered effectively. But I also discovered a problem: most probiotics never survive long enough to make a real difference. That frustration became my mission.

At Velobiotics, we pioneered SCO₂ microencapsulation technology, a patented way to protect probiotics so they survive storage, stomach acid, and finally reach your gut alive. This breakthrough became the foundation of everything we do: protecting, delivering, and multiplying the wellness locked inside probiotics.

Now, we’re bringing that same science into something fun and refreshing— Fizzoy

Fizzoy is more than a soda. It’s the world’s first symbiotic soda: probiotics (the good guys) + prebiotics (their favorite food) in every fizzy, delicious can. It’s proof that science and joy can live in the same bubble. With less than 2g of sugar and a rainbow of flavors, Fizzoy turns gut care into something you actually look forward to.

And then there’s GutJoy—our happy, balloon-shaped mascot. He’s not just a character. He’s a symbol of what happens when your gut feels good: you feel lighter, brighter, and happier from the inside out.

Fizzoy isn’t just born in South Africa or made for the U.S. or Europe. It’s a global movement for anyone who believes wellness doesn’t have to be boring, clinical, or complicated. We’re here to make gut health a joyful ritual—one fizz at a time.

So, whether you’re in Cape Town, California, or Copenhagen, we invite you to pop open a can, free your GutJoy, and join us in raising a glass to happiness that starts in the gut.

Fizzoy — Your Gut’s Daily Dose of Happy!