Bowel Briefs

Is "Gruns" gummies a scam? Why the "Wellness" i...

What a fantastic podcast interviewing Zeke Emanuel (a physician and medical ethicist). He makes the  point that "wellness" schemes are either too complicated or too simple, otherwise there would be...

The probiotic and microbiome hustle. Why you sh...

Seaums O'Mahony, an Irish author, retired gastroenterologist, and preeminent author published a wonderful commentary in the journal Gastroenterology titled "How Will the Future Judge Us?" He has predictions about microbiome...

What Is Psyllium Husk. Why Does It Matter?

Psyllium husk is the outer coating (or "husk") of the seeds of the Plantago ovata plant, a shrub-like herb native to India and parts of the Mediterranean. When mixed with...

Fiber Is the New Protein. But Only If It Tastes...

The Economist recently wrote this interesting tidbid relevant to any food brand "Catering to protein-rich diets is a tasty business".  Essentially, the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is reshaping grocery...

Inulin vs Psyllium husk: Which is better for co...

Let's start with the mechanism of action of each.  Psyllium husk: This is the main component of many fiber powder based brands (Metamucil powder, Pinch, etc.)  Psylium husk is a...

What is the best fiber for constipation: Three ...

Floura Bar is one of the latest fiber bars on the market. This is what you get when you open the "variety pack" box. I like the emphasis on the...