by John Brisson | Aug 20, 2025 | Digestive Health, Reflux, Supplement Recommendations, Zinc
TLDR: If you have upper gut (stomach and esophagus) discomfort (ulcers, H. pylori dysbiosis, reflux, or gastritis and can only afford one supplement, I recommend zinc carnosine. It is one of the best supplements for upper gut issues. Zinc is a trace mineral that can...
by John Brisson | Jul 16, 2025 | Digestive Health
Diarrhea is a medical condition defined by having three or more loose bowel movements within a twenty-four-hour period. It often occurs when an imbalance in gut microbes (microbial dysbiosis) produces toxins that irritate the gastrointestinal lining. This irritation...
by John Brisson | Jul 10, 2025 | Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux, Upper gut
Strengthen that LES to Protect Against GERD! Updated 2025! Our lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a sphincter that connects the top of our stomach (cardia) with the bottom of our esophagus. Our LES first relaxes when we swallow to allow food to enter our...
by John Brisson | Jul 9, 2025 | Buyer Beware, Digestive Health, SIBO
Ozempic (semaglutide), is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved initially for Type 2 diabetes treatment, which is now conventional medicine’s solution for weight loss. Semaglutide’s meteoric rise is attributed to its powerful appetite-suppressing effects and...
by John Brisson | Jul 8, 2025 | Buyer Beware, Digestive Health, HSO
Is Bacillus Subtilis Dangerous? Primal Defense, a Review – Updated 2025 Bacillus Subtilis: Any Potential Benefit of the “Probiotic” Bacteria in Primal Defense Is Not Worth The Risk I will not recommend probiotic-containing strains from the Bacillus...