Alex Mercer · June 28, 2026
I’ve spent over a decade comparing notes with other people on their digestive wellness and energy patterns, and I’m not a medical doctor or gastroenterologist. What I share here comes from years of personal observation and experience with other people. Before introducing any new food, supplement, or making substantial shifts to your eating pattern—particularly if … Read more
Alex Mercer · June 27, 2026
I’m a health writer who has lived with IBS since childhood, not a doctor or gastroenterologist. What I share here draws from over 12 years of comparing notes with other people on digestive wellness and personal observation—it’s not a substitute for medical advice. Please discuss any new supplement with your own physician, particularly if you’re … Read more
Alex Mercer · June 26, 2026
Bristol Scale and Bowel Regularity Looking back at my sensor data from the first seven days, my Bristol scores clustered around type 5 and type 6 — softer than what most people consider optimal, pointing toward slightly faster-than-normal intestinal transit. Four weeks in, after I’d made a series of eating pattern adjustments based on what … Read more
Alex Mercer · May 16, 2026
What I share here reflects personal experience and observations from comparing notes with other people over more than a decade in digestive wellness, but it’s not a substitute for medical advice. Before you begin taking chromium picolinate or any new supplement — particularly if you’re currently on medication or managing a diagnosed condition — check … Read more
Alex Mercer · May 15, 2026
My work draws on more than a decade of supporting people through digestive wellness challenges, and I’m not a gastroenterologist. Everything shared here reflects personal observation and experience with other people within my experience. Before introducing any new supplement regimen or beginning self-monitoring with devices like glucose meters, discuss your plans with your doctor — … Read more