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...

Why I Caution the Use of the Antibiotic Flagyl (Metronidazole)

by John Brisson | Apr 23, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications, SIBO

Why I Caution the Use of the Antibiotic Flagyl (Metronidazole) for SIBO and C. difficile Infections Many different medications are in use where doctors are sadly unaware of their potentially severe side effects. The antibiotic Flagyl (metronidazole) is no exception....

Do Chocolate, Onions, or Mint Cause or Worsen Reflux?

by John Brisson | Mar 7, 2019 | Diet, Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux

Do Chocolate, Onions, or Mint Cause or Worsen Reflux? If you have reflux, there are certain foods that every known medium says you should avoid. The news, the Internet, and even your doctor give you a list of foods that trigger reflux. Many people have heard that...

Dopamine, What Is It and Why It Is Important for Motivation, Happiness, and Digestion

by John Brisson | Jan 6, 2019 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters

Dopamine, What Is It and Why It Is Important for Motivation, Happiness, and Digestion Most people associate happiness with serotonin and the use of anti-depressants, but serotonin is more of the neurotransmitter associated with mood stabilization and wakefulness....

FUT2 Genes and Your Health, HMO’s(2′-FL) Prebiotic Review

by John Brisson | Dec 26, 2018 | Digestive Health, Prebiotics

FUT2 Genes and Your Health, HMO’s (2′-FL) Prebiotic Review There is a prebiotic that might be more effective than my recommended prebiotic GOS (galactooligosaccharide) to help improve the probiotic diversity of your microbiome and your digestive issues. I coach...

Barrett’s Esophagus, What Is It and What Can Be Done to Hopefully Reverse It

by John Brisson | Dec 18, 2018 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux

Barrett’s Esophagus, What Is It and What Can Be Done to Reverse It When someone is suffering from long-term reflux disorders, they become concerned that they might develop esophageal cancer. You get an endoscopy procedure performed because you have reflux and your...