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Evidence-based gut health articles, resources, and practical protocols.

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• SIBO Breath Test: A Practical Guide to Preparation, the Test, and Results (2026-07-07) — Everything you need to know about the SIBO/IMO breath test: how to prepare, what to expect during, how to read results (hydrogen, methane, hydrogen sulfide), and what to do next.
• TMA and TMAO: Why Your Body Produces Trimethylamine (and What It Means for Gut Health) (2026-07-07) — The gut bacteria that produce trimethylamine (the fishy-odor compound) — why some people smell worse than others, and what to do about it.
• Bloating After Meals Checklist: What to Try (and Test) This Week (2026-07-07) — A symptom-driven checklist for after-meal bloating. Identify the likely root cause in 5 minutes, then act with a 2-week plan.
• What You're Missing on a Strict Low-FODMAP Diet (and How to Mitigate It) (2026-07-07) — The low-FODMAP elimination phase removes more than just fermentable carbs. Here's what nutrients get shorted, the real risks of staying too long, and how to mitigate.
• How to Choose a Microbiome Test: GI MAP vs Viome vs Thryve vs Zoe vs Atlas (2026-07-07) — Side-by-side comparison of the 5 most popular gut microbiome tests. What each one actually measures, who each is for, and 3 things they don't tell you about your results.
• Low-FODMAP at Restaurants: A Practical Survival Guide (2026-07-07) — Eating out on low-FODMAP without stress. Menu navigation, scripts for the server, fast-food options, and the 80/20 rule for social eating.
• IBS-C vs IMO: How to Tell Them Apart (and Why It Matters) (2026-07-07) — Up to 60% of people diagnosed with IBS-C actually have IMO, pelvic floor dysfunction, or slow transit. Here's how to find out which one you have.
• Sugar Alcohols and Your Gut: Why Erythritol, Xylitol, Sorbitol, and Maltitol Cause Symptoms (2026-07-07) — Sugar alcohols (polyols) are FODMAPs that ferment in your gut. Here's why they cause bloating, gas, and diarrhea — and what to use instead.
• Comprehensive Stool Testing: What It Is, When You Need It, and What to Expect (2026-07-07) — A complete guide to comprehensive stool analysis (GI MAP and similar panels). What it measures, who needs it, and how to interpret results without panic.
• H. Pylori Testing and Treatment: A Practical Guide (2026-07-07) — How to test for H. pylori (stool antigen, breath, blood, biopsy), which treatment works, and how to prevent reinfection or recurrence.