Can Ingesting Collagen Improve Your Digestive Health?

by John Brisson | May 31, 2016 | Digestive Health, Prebiotics, Supplement Recommendations

Most people take collagen supplements to improve the health of their joints and skin. A lot of athletes use the supplements as a source of protein and to improve the recovery and health of their overused joints. Collagen peptides are utilized in the cosmetic industry...

There Is No MSG in Your Protein Powder!

by Jason Hooper | May 4, 2016 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations

I am starting to see a trend of internet blog articles that suggest that certain proteins (whey or collagen) contain MSG. I can assure you that the authors are mistaken, and due to their lack of knowledge in biochemistry, and basic physics, they are also misleading...

AO+ Mist – Skin Probiotic Review

by Jason Hooper | Oct 23, 2015 | Probiotics, Supplement Recommendations

Here at Fix Your Gut, we talk a lot about the gut microbiome, but what about the skin microbiome? We do just as much, if not more to manipulate the bacteria of our skin, and it may not be to our advantage. Our modern hygiene practices encourage the use of...

Ten Mistakes With Supplements

by Jason Hooper | Jun 29, 2015 | Supplement Recommendations

The supplement industry is rife with intentional market confusion.  Its engineers aim to part you with your hard earned money.  In this article, I hope to not only give a few tips on careful supplementation, but save you money too! #1 You think cost equals quality For...

Is L-Ascorbic Acid the Same as Vitamin C? Part 2

by John Brisson | Jun 26, 2015 | Vitamin C

Everyone wants their vitamin C supplement to be as natural as possible and include bioflavonoids! Bioflavonoids… Bioflavonoids… Kind of rolls off the tongue. Nevertheless, what are bioflavonoids? Does it matter when it comes to the ingestion of synthetic to food...

Buying Supplements Online

by John Brisson | Jun 2, 2015 | Opinion, Supplement Recommendations

Buying your Supplements Online: Risk vs. Reward I do not order my supplements online unless necessary. Even though ordering your supplements online might be less expensive, most of the time you never know the quality of the supplement you might be receiving. If you...