FYG Review of Seed Probiotic (Synbiotic), is it Worth the Hype?

by John Brisson | May 30, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Supplement Recommendations

I frequently discover new probiotic supplements that have a lot of slick marketing and hype associated with them. Often probiotic supplements that require a lot of marketing tend to be ones that I do not recommend. However, lately, I have been receiving many inquiries...

Does L-ascorbic acid or Vitamin C Eliminate Probiotic Bacteria?

by John Brisson | Apr 24, 2019 | Digestive Health, Probiotics, Vitamin C

I have read pseudoscience, incorrect advice from social media posts, and speculation lately that synthetic L-ascorbic acid, not natural sourced vitamin C harms your probiotic microbiome. Where did all this speculation orginate? My research has concluded that it...

Quality Supplement Companies, Who Makes the Best Supplements?

by John Brisson | Nov 16, 2018 | Opinion, Supplement Recommendations

Fix Your Gut Live Stream – Problems Within the Supplement Industry and Who We Recommend The Difference in Choosing Quality Companies for Your Supplements The average American purchases many of their supplements from Walmart or the local pharmacy that are of poor...

DGL Licorice for Relief from Reflux (GERD), Ulcers, HIT, and Gastritis

by John Brisson | Oct 22, 2018 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a prized root with demonstrated countless health benefits when used properly. Licorice can improve your gastrointestinal health, reduce bacterial dysbiosis (including H. pylori), help you to overcome viruses, reduce inflammation and...

Nicotinamide Riboside, Unbounded Energy, Benefits, and Side Effects

by John Brisson | Oct 10, 2018 | Adrenal Fatigue, Mitochondrial Health, Supplement Recommendations

Nicotinamide Riboside, Unbounded Energy, Benefits, and Side Effects Most of us wish that we could have more energy in the modern rat race we live in. Ranging from the person that takes a quick nap during their lunch break at work to the person who has chronic fatigue...

Fix Your Gut’s Top Four Recommended Probiotic Strains

by John Brisson | May 1, 2018 | Digestive Health, Probiotics, Supplement Recommendations

Probiotics should not be taken every day for digestive illnesses or overall health. If you need to supplement with probiotics on a daily basis to help with your digestive woes, then you have an underlying issue that probiotics are masking. Probiotics can also become...