Most us know that beneficial gut bacteria are very healthy for us. One of the more important benefits of probiotic bacteria is in creating short chain fatty acids, especially butyrate. Butyrate is considered a “postbiotic”, a beneficial byproduct of bacterial fermentation. (PREbiotics feed good bacteria, PRObiotics are beneficial bacteria, POSTbiotics are beneficial substances made from…
Author: John Herron
Author of The Gut Health Protocol
Clostridium Difficile Infections – Natural Treatment Approaches
Clostridium difficile (c.diff) bacteria is the cause of up to 500,000 intestinal infections each year. It is also one of the leading antibiotic resistant infections we face. To make matters worse, it can often be hard to get rid of and has a very high recurrence rate. Over 15,000 people per year die from c.difficile,…
Judging Supplement Quality
How does one tell a quality supplement from one of poor quality? Well, without testing you really can’t. This is why we have to depend on third party testing. A no-name supplement may be perfectly fine, but you really can’t just take their word for it. Often companies rely on their suppliers in-house testing, and…
IBS – A Lazy Diagnosis
People with chronic gut issues often seek the advice of their family doctor. They can then be referred to a gastroenterologist (also known as a GI Doctor). We have high hopes they’re going to do something about our problem; after all they can’t say we’re making this up as the symptoms are obvious (diarrhea and/or…
New Bacillus Subtilis DE111 Research
If you are taking Phage Complete you already know how beneficial it is; repeat sales are through the roof. New research adds to the scientific evidence of just how beneficial it is. Of course the phage complex is the Phage Complete star. But, the phages are paired with 5 highly beneficial probiotic strains, hand selected…
Benefits of Bacillus Subtilis
Fermented foods contain a large amount of beneficial bacteria, and should be a part of a health person’s diet. However, there are often reasons why someone can’t consume them. They are high in histamine and histamine producing bacteria, which can certainly worsen symptoms. They can also contain strains that produce d-lactic acid, something many people…
Hair Loss / Gut Axis – It Is All Too Real
It is well known that SIBO and IBS can cause hair loss. Just Google “SIBO hair loss”, you’ll find lots of references. Histamine intolerance (or MCAS) can also cause hair loss (this is often related to SIBO). But “why” do these conditions cause hair loss? Knowing why is important as the treatments may temporarily worsen…
Carbohydrate Malabsorption – A Root Cause
Sometimes the medical world and the internet meme world converge. One example of that is how certain diagnoses can go in and out of style. The one I’m going to talk about today is one I think should not go out of style, one that I think is far more prevalent than people think. That…
Can SIBO Be Dangerous?
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) isn’t simply inconvenient, it may actually be dangerous. Studies show that bad bacteria in the small intestine can lead to problems with the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas (all connect to the small intestine, so that makes sense). Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) can even lead to pancreatic cancer! It can…
Intermittent Fasting – Gut Health Benefits
Have you been wondering what diet works best for long term gut health? You should consider Intermittent Fasting, The Gut Health Protocol way.
Red Meat Isn’t The Problem
It’s The Lack Of Soluble Fiber. For years you’ve been hearing of “the dangers of red meat”, that it causes everything from heart disease to cancer. That it ferments (or “rots”) in our gut, makes the gut acidic, etc. However, several new studies show that red meat isn’t a problem after all.
Gut Bacteria and Body Weight
Gut bacteria has a huge impact on human body weight and our ability to gain or lose weight. How we’re effected varies depending on our microbiome balance, the levels of beneficial bacteria, genetics, hormone levels, vitamin and mineral levels, etc.
e.Coli Bacteria and Histamine Intolerance
Certain Escherichia coli (e.Coli) bacteria can be the primary cause of histamine intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) for many people. This bacteria can cause improper release of histamine in the body 24/7, the bacteria also releases an endotoxin called lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Histamine and LPS are the main cause of most symptoms associated with…
Gut Survival Over The Holidays
’tis the season for mirth and merriment! I hope this holiday season is enjoyed by all and that everyone remains safe and healthy! What follows are a few tips on holiday gut survival.
Gut Health and Parkinson’s Disease Strongly Correlated
Several studies over the past 3-4 years have strongly linked gut health to the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease. The latest study from October 2018 shows that people who have had their appendix removed had a 20% lower risk of contracting Parkinson’s Disease. Other research clearly shows this risk comes from bacteria located throughout the…
Repairing The Gut Through Prebiotics
The Gut Health Protocol discusses the topic of repairing the gut in Chapter 2, after the “kill” phase. This chapter shouldn’t be just for someone repairing their gut, but for anyone wanting to strengthen their microbiome. The human microbiome is a very important part of overall health, immune health, and even cancer prevention. Here I…
Are Soil Based (SBO / HSO) Probiotics Good For Us?
There is a lot of misinformation out there on soil based probiotics (SBOs). Mostly scare tactics to either boost ratings for their website / blog, or sell their own, non-SBO, probiotic. Can SBO’s be dangerous? Yes… but so can water, bread yeast, peanuts, even oxygen can be dangerous if used inappropriately. The truth is SBOs,…
Most Artificial Sweeteners Lead To Toxic Gut Bacteria
A new study shows that most artificial sweeteners cause our normally beneficial gut bacteria to become toxic!
The Importance of Butyrate and Fiber for Brain Health
In a study out of the University of Illinois – Urbana they found that butyrate reduces inflammation in the brain. Inflammation in the brain is associated with various disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease. Low butyrate levels are also associated with intestinal inflammation.
New Study Finds That DE111 Reduces Systemic Inflammation
Preliminary data from a study on the Bacillus subtilis DE111 strain shows it significant lowers TNF-a concentrations (a marker of systemic inflammation) .
Do Probiotics and Fermented Foods Worsen SIBO?
One of the most common questions I get from people is if it is OK to take probiotics, or consume fermented foods, while they have SIBO. After all SIBO is a “bacterial overgrowth” and adding fermented foods will add bacteria. Some people have even had their doctor tell them SIBO is often an overgrowth of…
How Nature Detoxifies Mercury In The Gut
We often hear that mercury causes bacterial overgrowth. Yet it seems to defy logic, mercury kills bacteria*.
Too Much Salt Causing Autoimmune Disease and Gut Related Hypertension
A study just released shows that moderately high salt consumption can drastically change our microbiome, limiting diversity and shifting the balance. This shift can lead to high blood pressure (separate from the direct effects of salt) as well as autoimmune diseases!
Sugar Malabsorption – Food For Opportunistic Bacteria
Humans lose much of their ability to break down certain sugars as we mature into adults or experience intestinal infections. Many people malabsorb lactose and fructose, to some degree we all probably do. This unabsorbed sugar becomes food for opportunistic bacteria.
Constipation and Fiber, Myths and Complexities
Most anyone that has asked a doctor about constipation has probably been told to “consume more fiber”. But is this doing more harm than good?
Do Phages Cause Antibiotic Resistance?
I’ve had several questions about studies showing that phages can transfer antibiotic resistance. So is this true. You might be surprised by the answer.
New Phage Complete Testimonials page
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New Advanced Probiotic / Prebiotic Formula
Announcing – Phage Complete After years of looking for a good Probiotic I finally gave up! There just wasn’t one. So I decided to develop and contract for one to be created! It also has a unique new Prebiotic. The name of this new product is Phage Complete.
Lactic Acidosis – Fatigued, Confused, Grumpy? This might be why.
Many people with gut issues suffer from cogitative issues and body-wide symptoms, along with the gastrointestinal hell they’re going through. One of the reasons is often high levels of D-lactic acid.
Can antibiotic use lead to colon cancer?
Can antibiotic use lead to an increased risk of colorectal cancer? Apparently. “An increasing total exposure to antibiotics at age 20–39 was significantly associated with a higher risk of colorectal adenoma… Similarly, antibiotic use during age 40–59 was associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma… The associations were similar for low-risk versus high-risk adenomas.”
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