Alex Mercer 
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are the two compounds behind most of the GLP-1 medications my clients are taking, and the digestive side effect profile is one of the first things I walk them through. Over the past few years, I’ve seen the conversation around semaglutide vs tirzepatide side effects shift from abstract clinical data to real … Read more
Almost every client who comes to me on a GLP-1 medication asks the same question at some point: is one of these drugs actually easier on the stomach than the others? Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro all slow gastric emptying, and that shared mechanism is exactly why nausea, bloating, constipation, and reflux show up so consistently … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. The single most common question I get about l-glutamine for leaky gut dosage is not whether it works — it is how much to actually take and for how long. Clients arrive having read wildly … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or significantly changing your diet, especially if you take medication or manage a diagnosed condition. The Low-GI Snack That Actually Keeps Blood Sugar Stable Until Dinner If you’ve been … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medication. For the better part of two years, I was losing the battle with post-meal energy crashes. I am a nutritionist with over 15 years … Read more
Bristol Scale and Bowel Regularity Bristol Scale and Bowel Regularity My Bristol scores averaged between type 5 and type 6 during week one — looser than ideal, suggesting mild accelerated transit. By week four, following the dietary adjustments informed by glucose data, scores had settled consistently at type 4. That is the clinical sweet spot: … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement or sleep aid, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed condition. For three years, I dreaded bedtime. That burning sensation would creep up my chest around 11pm … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medication. How I Discovered the Gut-Brain Connection Was More Than Theory For years, I managed my IBS symptoms with the standard advice: eat smaller meals, … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new health practice, especially if you have an underlying digestive condition or take regular medication. For three years, I quietly battled sluggish bowels. As a nutritionist with over 15 years of … Read more
I am a qualified nutritionist, not a gastroenterologist. The experiences shared here are personal and clinical observations. Always consult your doctor before starting any new treatment, especially if you take medication or have a diagnosed condition. The Drug-Free Tool for Sharp IBS Cramping When You Need Relief Fast Heat is one of the few non-pharmacological … Read more