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Do Vegan Probiotics Work? A Science-Based Guide to Plant-Based Gut Health Support

Do Vegan Probiotics Work? A Science-Based Guide to Plant-Based Gut Health Support

Your Complete Resource for Choosing Effective Vegan-Friendly Probiotic Supplements ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
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Lactobacillus crispatus Supplements: What Science Says About This Vaginal Health Probiotic

Your Evidence-Based Guide to L. crispatus ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
Sources of Medium Chaoin Triglycerides (MCT) from oils

Medium-Chain Triglycerides and Your Microbiome: How MCT Powder May Support Metabolic Health and Gut Function

A Science-Based Look at MCTs, Ketones, and Bacterial Balance ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
Cleanish Protein Powder: Why

Cleanish Protein Powder: Why "Almost Clean" Ingredients May Be Sabotaging Your Gut Health and Fitness Goals

Your Guide to Choosing Protein That Actually Supports Your Microbiome ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
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Body Types and Metabolism: What Science Actually Says About Somatotypes

This article investigates the scientific validity of somatotypes (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph), revealing their origins in debunked 1940s psychology rather than physiology. It explains the actual...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
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Hunger vs. Appetite: How Your Microbiome Influences Both

This article distinguishes between true physiological hunger (the body's need for fuel) and psychological appetite (the desire to eat), explaining the hormonal and neural mechanisms...

Joseph Petrosino, Ph.D
Conceptual still life illustrating the gut-brain connection and cravings. A stack of cookies glows with red neural pathways, contrasted with a bowl of high-fiber vegetables and glowing microbiome spheres, against a blurred digital brain background.

Food Cravings Aren't All in Your Head: The Gut-Brain Connection

This article explores the scientific evidence linking the gut microbiome to specific food cravings, particularly for sugar and processed foods. It explains the "bacterial manipulation...

Joseph Petrosino, Ph.D

GLP-1 Medications Explained: What They Do (And What They Don't)

GLP-1 medications are transforming weight loss, but they aren't magic. This guide breaks down how drugs like Ozempic work, the reality of side effects like...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
A woman sitting peacefully by a window in a cozy room, holding tea, with subtle glowing lines symbolizing post-holiday metabolic recovery.

Post-Thanksgiving Reset: Getting Back on Track (Without the Gimmicks)

This article debunks common myths about holiday weight gain, explaining that most scale fluctuations are due to water retention, glycogen, and sodium—not fat. It advises...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
Hard to Lose Weight? Easy to Shape.

Hard to Lose Weight? Easy to Shape.

If you’ve ever wondered why losing weight feels so hard, you’re not alone. Many people blame willpower, but science tells us there’s something deeper going...

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