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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
Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria that may be beneficial for inflammatory bowel disease.

Akkermansia muciniphila and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Mucin-Degrading Bacteria That May Support Gut Barrier Health

Understanding the Emerging Research on This Key Bacterial Species ...

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
Fit woman in a sunlit minimalist space viewing a glowing 3D holographic display of metabolic data and body composition metrics.

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
Woman practicing mindful eating in a sunlit kitchen, placing a hand on her stomach to distinguish between true physiological hunger and psychological appetite.

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
The Stanford Campus where weigh loss studies are done.

What Makes Stanford Weight Loss Clinic Different: Evidence-Based Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Health

A Science-Backed Approach to Sustainable Weight Management ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD

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
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Metabolic Hygiene 101

Discover Metabolic Hygiene: the daily practice for sustainable weight management. Learn the 6 pillars supporting your gut health and metabolism beyond willpower. ...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
GLP-1 Medications and their natural alternatives

Natural Alternatives to GLP-1 Medications: How to Support Your Body's Own Appetite and Metabolic Hormones

Science-Based Strategies Beyond Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Table of Contents Science-Based Strategies Beyond Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Executive Summary Understanding GLP-1: More Than Just a...

Taylor Cottle, PhD
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