May 2026 - Page 3 of 3 - Digestion FAQ

I Took L-Glutamine Powder for Leaky Gut: My 8-Week Protocol

Alex Mercer · May 7, 2026

I Took L-Glutamine Powder for Leaky Gut: My 8-Week Protocol

You want rapid, dramatic relief — this is a slow-repair supplement, not a quick fix

You need a higher-dose therapeutic protocol (in

I Used a Squatty Potty for a Month and My Regularity Changed

Alex Mercer · May 6, 2026

I Used a Squatty Potty for a Month and My Regularity Changed

Why a Gut Health Specialist Started Using a Toilet Stool After fifteen years advising clients on gut health, I thought I had my own digestion completely figured out. Then perimenopause arrived and quietly dismantled that confidence. My bowel movements —…

I Tried Heathers Tummy Fiber for IBS-C: Honest 6-Week Results

Alex Mercer · May 5, 2026

I Tried Heathers Tummy Fiber for IBS-C: Honest 6-Week Results

IBS-D (diarrhea-dominant) sufferers — acacia may loosen stools further in some individuals

Anyone seeking rapid constipation relief — this is a slow, consistent intervention

People with confirmed or suspected SIBO

I Tested the FoodMarble AIRE 2 Breath Tester for FODMAP Intolerance

Alex Mercer · May 4, 2026

I Tested the FoodMarble AIRE 2 Breath Tester for FODMAP Intolerance

Have unexplained significant weight loss, rectal bleeding, or

I Took Designs for Health GI-Revive for Gut Lining Repair

Alex Mercer · May 3, 2026

I Took Designs for Health GI-Revive for Gut Lining Repair

People with IBS-type symptoms, particularly loose stools and post-meal bloating

Anyone recovering from antibiotic use who needs mucosal support

I Tried Thorne GI-Encap for My Heartburn Instead of PPIs

Alex Mercer · May 1, 2026

I Tried Thorne GI-Encap for My Heartburn Instead of PPIs

When PPIs Stopped Feeling Like the Right Answer For nearly two years, I relied on proton pump inhibitors to manage my acid reflux. As a nutritionist with over 15 years of clinical practice, I knew better. Yet there I was,…